HOMES have been left without electricity following a power cut.

Residents in the CW8 and CW9 post code areas of Northwich are currently without power.

SP Energy Networks has said it became aware of the problem at 10.40pm.

The operator's control centre is now attempting to reset the network remotely in order to restore power in stages.

They have also said the "next available" engineer will be sent to the scene.

Power is expected to be restored by 12.40am on Sunday (October 1).

*UPDATE*

Power has now been restored.