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Power cut affecting Maidstone and nearby areas

ME17 4BP, ME17 4BH, ME17 4BQ, ME17 4BS, ME17 4BX and 4 more postcodes

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

Started

31 Oct, 20:56

Customers affected

~40 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 01 Nov, 00:05

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're investigating a high voltage overhead electricity line fault which has caused a power cut in the local area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

ME17 4BP, ME17 4BH, ME17 4BQ, ME17 4BS, ME17 4BX, ME17 4AN, ME17 4AB, ME17 4AG, ME17 4

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Latest updates

  • 31 Oct, 21:05

    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.

  • 31 Oct, 21:35

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV Fuse Replacement/Linking affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 01-NOV-2026 02:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 31 Oct, 22:25

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 01-NOV-2026 02:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 01 Nov, 00:05

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 01-NOV-2026 02:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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