A power cut in Letchworth is currently affecting more 240 homes after a fault with an underground electricity cable.

UK Power Networks has posted to say 243 customers in the ‘SG6 4’ postcode area are without power, writing: “An underground electricity cable has faulted on our high voltage network, causing an area-wide power cut.

“Our engineers are working hard to fix it as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any trouble this may have caused you.”

The power cut was reported at 2.18pm, and currently the estimated time for electricity to be restored is between 4pm and 5pm today.

To check the latest visit http://ukpower.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/fault-map.