Hundreds of homes lose power in Cumbria

Engineers are currently working to restore power to 111 homes in the Penrith area after a tree fell on an power cable.

Electricity North West could not confirm when it would be restored but engineers are currently working on the problem which has affected homes since 10.12am.

17 homes in the Longtown area have also been affected by a tree falling are still without power.

More than 100 properties in a number of areas were hit by a blackout last night. But this morning all but the 17 in Longtown had their electricity supplies reconnected.

Engineers worked on faults in Lazonby, Brampton and Longtown throughout yesterday evening.