SOME households in Parr have been left with no power since Sunday evening.

The outage hit some postcodes in the area shortly after 8pm yesterday.

Scottish Power says the matter was reported at 8.13pm on August 4. 

Electricity is expected to be restored in the area by lunchtime today, Monday.

READ > Update on plans to concert former pub into shop

A Scottish Power statement said: "We had no warning of this so we're sorry we could not notify you in advance.

"Our team has successfully restored power to a number of properties in the area and are still working to re-erect a grounded power cable, affecting the rest of our customers without power.

"We currently expect all power to be back on by midday.

"If you require any further help or support, please call us on 105.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience."

Which postcodes have been affected?

WA92EY, WA92EZ, WA92HA, WA92HB, WA92HD, WA92HS, WA92HT