PEOPLE have been left without electricity following a power cut on Portland.

Cable damage was reported to Scottish and Southern Electricity Network at around 10.30am today.

As of 3pm today 42 properties were still without power. 

Restoration of power is expected at around 4pm.

A spokeswoman said that there are 2347 houses in the area but it is not known how many were affected.

Several DT5 postcodes are affected including areas of Weston, Southwell, Easton and Fortuneswell.

For a full list of affected postcodes go to www.ssepd.co.uk