UPDATE @ 22:00 – Power has now been restored.
A power cut is affecting homes and businesses in Newport this evening (Saturday), but homes as far away as Ryde have reported a flickering of the lights.
The main network outage hit at 19:40 in the area of Parkhurst.
A total of 67 postcode areas in PO30 4 and PO30 5 have been affected.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say engineers are aware of the fault and the company aims to have power restored by 23:00 tonight.
For further information about this power cut call the dedicated helpline by dialling 105.
Alternatively, you can send SSEN a message on Facebook or Twitter (@ssencommunity).
App: Did you know SSEN also have a mobile phone app where you can report, locate, track and subscribe to faults in your area?
Good luck in the pubs, trying to social distance in the dark .
Back on now in Parkhurst area. Thank you Electricity people.
Here we go again same old same old power shedding or is it trying to keep pubs and restaurants closed
Damn! I thought it was the last person leaving turning out the lights!
Steve shut up talking sh t
He can’t help it, the power was off so he couldn’t see which keys to press.
Go back to sleep and then tomorrow you can look for some candles cos you’re sure gonna need them this winter
Could be ‘growers’ heat and light lamps in sheds, lofts, basements, and garages drawing too much power, overloading the system.
The new infra red sensors can spot growing tents in such.