Power cut affecting large part of Aylesbury Vale

There's been a major fault with a mains power cable.

Author: Dan GoodingPublished 25th Nov 2020
Last updated 25th Nov 2020

A power cut is affecting hundreds of homes in Aylesbury Vale this morning (Weds).

UK Power Networks say several postcode areas are affected: HP17 8, HP19 3, HP20 8, HP20 1, HP21 7, HP21 9, HP22 0, HP22 4, HP22 5.

This means areas of East and south Aylesbury, plus up towards Hardwick, Quainton and Wing.

An underground electricity cable faulted on the high voltage network.

UPDATE: It's estimated power will be restored between 2.30 and 3.30pm.