Nearly 200 homes are without power in north Suffolk after a fault with the lines.

479 homes were without power in Halesworth after a fault with an electrical line cut electricity at 9.15am Friday.

UK Power Networks are reporting that four postcode areas are without power, IP19 0, IP19 8, NR34 7 and NR34 8.

They have received 17 calls about the issue and engineers are on their way to solve the power cut.

UK Power Networks said: "We are investigating a high voltage overhead electricity line fault which has caused a power cut in the local area.

They have managed to divert power back to some properties remotely, but 189 properties are still affected.

Engineers are expected to arrive between 12pm and 1pm.

UK Power Networks have been contacted for a comment on a fire in Westhall caused by a fallen power line.