SOME homes have been hit by a power cut overnight.

Residents in the area of Windermere Avenue in Clinkham Wood, and surrounding streets, reported having a loss of power during the night.

Scottish Power said that the incident was reported at 12.22am.

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Power is estimated to be restored at 9am this morning.

Postcodes affected include WA117AF and WA117EP.