Restored Ref: INCD-466912-G

Power cut affecting Eastbourne and nearby areas

Name: Power cut affecting Eastbourne and nearby areas
Start: 2026-10-26T12:51:21.000Z
End: 2026-10-26T13:18:16.347Z
Location: Eastbourne

BN23 8HW, BN23 8HZ, BN23 8AG, BN23 8AQ, BN23 8AP and 4 more postcodes

UK Power Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

26 Oct, 12:51

Customers affected

~167 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 26 Oct, 13:18

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We had to turn off power in your area so our engineers could safely carry out emergency repairs to the network.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

BN23 8HW, BN23 8HZ, BN23 8AG, BN23 8AQ, BN23 8AP, BN23 8AE, BN23 8AB, BN23 8AH, BN23 8

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Latest updates

26 Oct, 12:55

Power cut reported

We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. We are arranging to have engineers investigate the fault. We are sorry we can't give you a time for the restoration of supply at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
26 Oct, 13:05

Power cut reported

We are aware of an incident caused by Emergency Isolation affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 26-OCT-2026 16:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
26 Oct, 13:25

Power restored

We are aware of an incident caused by Emergency Isolation affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 26-OCT-2026 16:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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