THERE is a power cut affecting a widespread area of WA10 and WA11 St Helens this morning.

Scottish Power has a team of engineers on site and state that “restoration is taking longer than expected due to ongoing investigations into the cause of the fault”.

The issue is believed to have hit shortly before 6am.

The areas of Dentons Green and Windle are among those affected, with at least one school, businesses and homes among the places without electricity.

The energy provider is looking to get electricity back up by 11am.

School statement

Affected sites include Cowley International College, which has taken to social media, to state: “We currently have a power cut in the local area.

"The school does not have electricity however, engineers are on site. We are hoping this will be resolved soon.

“Please send your children into school with snacks and drinks just in case the canteen cannot operate until later.

“More information to follow on social media.”

Residents took to social media groups to highlight the issue. Initially, it had been hoped power would be restored by 8am but works are taking longer than expected.

SP Energy Networks statement

In a statement SP Energy Networks said: "There is a power cut affecting a widespread area of WA10 and WA11 St Helens.

"We have a team of engineers on site and restoration is taking longer than expected due to ongoing investigations into the cause of the fault.

"We are now working to get your electricity supply back on as quickly and as safely as possible by 11am.

"The latest updates can be found on our website www.s p energynetworks.co.uk. We will update this message if this information changes. If you require any further help or support, please call us on 1 0 5.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. This message was updated at 7.42am on 18th October 2024."

SP Energy Networks listed a full list of affected postcodes:

The affected postcodes are: 

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