Dozens of homes are currently without power across the North East and North Yorkshire after a cut in their supply.

The Northern Powergrid has confirmed several postcodes across Darlington and North Yorkshire are affected.

They were first cut off at around 7.42am on Tuesday and include large swathes of the Tees Valley.

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According to their map, homes in Kirklevington, Dalton, Crathorne and Yarm have been impacted and power is set to be restored by 3pm today.

The Northern Echo:

The following postcodes have been impacted by the unplanned powercut

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