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Large parts of town were plunged into darkness during the power outage. Picture by FRANK REID

Thousands of homes across town hit by power cut

Damage outside the Tall Ships pub following high winds brought by Storm Arwen.

Northern Powergrid told to ‘up their game’ following Ofgem report

Electric vehicle parking signage.

Almost 30,000 EV charging points needed to fuel the North East to 2030

We take a look at what to do if you've had a power cut and the compensation you can claim. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.

What to do if you have a power cut and the compensation you can claim

Storm Malik brought high winds to the region.

Northern Powergrid update with 23,000 homes still cut off after Storm Malik

A major incident has been declared in County Durham

Major incident declared in County Durham as Storm Malik batters region

Storm Malik brought gusts of 147mph to the UK (image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy, 9, dies as Storm Malik hits UK with 100mph winds

Northern Powergrid says 150 premises in the TS25 postcode area have been affected by a power cut.

Power restored after sudden outage in Seaton Carew

Waves crash over the breakwater by Newhaven Lighthouse as Storm Barra passes through Newhaven, southern England on December 7, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Weather warnings in place as parts of UK set for ice, wind, rain and floods

Grahame Morris. Picture by FRANK REID

East Durham MP's inquiry call over Storm Arwen response

Power firm's Storm Arwen task

Storm Arwen update: Power firm working hard to reconnect 20,000

A worker carries out repairs.

Northern Powergrid's pledge after Storm Arwen damage

Storm Arwen caused disruption across the region.

Live Region continues to feel Storm Arwen's impact as clean-up continues

Northern Powergrid manages the supply network across the region.

Power cut hits Hartlepool homes

Shoppers at Middleton Grange shopping centre were reportedly affected by a power cut as Storm Ciara battered the country.

Hartlepool shoppers hit by power cut as Storm Ciara batters country with strong ...

Northern Powergrid is working to restore electricity to the homes.

More than 100 Hartlepool homes affected by power cut
Around 150 homes in Hartlepool have experienced an unexpected loss of power, with Northern Powergrid engineers working to solve the outage.
Faye Dixon

Properties in Hartlepool have experienced loss of power.

One hundred homes left without electricity due to power cut in Hartlepool

These are the areas still affected by the power cut.

Hundreds of homes in Hartlepool still without power following huge power cut

150 premises in the TS26 area of Hartlepool are affected

Huge power cut means Hartlepool homes could be without electricity for almost 12...

Damage has left properties in Hartlepool without power this evening.

Damage to cables has left homes in Hartlepool without power this evening

Electricity pylons.

Nearly 70 Hartlepool homes left in darkness after powercut

Northern Powergrid said there were issues with the supply of power to the Seaton Carew area shortly before 7.30pm.

Hundreds of homes without power after electricity cut in Hartlepool

Northern Powergrid has extra frontline teams and our 4x4s and specialist access vehicles ready so it can carry out repairs in the event of power cuts.

How you can be ready for power cuts as snow, gales and freezing rain heads for t...

Northern Powergrid is working to restore power to the areas affected.

Work under way to restore power cuts after more than 200 customers are left with...

More than 3,000 Hartlepool properties hit by power cut.

More than 3,000 Hartlepool properties have been hit by a power cut this morning

North East braced for power cuts as weather warning issued for thunderstorms

The scene of the fire at the Longscar building, Seaton Carew. Picture: Jay Petch.

Firefighters still at the scene after massive blaze in Longscar building
Firefighters are still at the scene of a massive fire which ripped through Seaton Carew's Longscar Centre last night.
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Firefighters fight the flames at the Longscar Centre. Photo by John David McDade.

Hundreds watch as huge fire tears through Longscar building

Northern Powergrid were dealing with the situation.

Dramatic footage of fire that caused huge power cut that also affected Hartlepoo...

Northern Powergrid insist it's 'business as usual'.

'Business as usual' as homes across North East remain with power

Families have been asked to chat to their youngsters about the dangers of playing near the electricity network by Northern Powergrid.

Power firm's plea to discuss danger of playing near electricity network with you...

High winds have been affecting the North East.

100 homes without power after winds caused by Storm Eleanor hit area

Northern Powergrid teams are ready for Storm Aileen

North East prepares for power cuts as Storm Aileen heads our way

Northern Powergrid is recruiting new engineers.

Power firm is on hunt for 30 new workers in North East

Drivers have been urged to take care on major routes across the region because of Storm Doris.

North East drivers told to prepare for Storm Doris over severe weather warning o...

Properties in the Burn Valley area were affected by the power cut

Hundreds of Hartlepool properties affected by power cut

The incident happened in the toilet block at Rossmere Park. Image copyright Google Maps.

Park toilets damaged after storage cupboard catches fire

Engineers are working hard to keep the power network operating in high winds.

Windy weather hits power supply to thousands of homes across region

Photographer Dean Matthews spotted this errant trampoline in Blackwood Road, Town End Farm, last night

Homes without power and travel restrictions in place as high winds batter North ...

Power cut to more than 600 Hartlepool homes.

Hundreds of homes in Hartlepool have been affected by a power cut

Powlett Road at the junction with Raby Road in Hartlepool. Copyright Google Maps.

Pavement in Hartlepool street set to be dug up after flames are seen under drain

Northern Powergrid is urging parents to talk to their children about safety this half term.

'Five minutes could save your child's life'

Anglers have been warned to look out for electricity pylons.

Electricity chiefs in warning to anglers

Nearly 200 homes were without electricity after a power cut in Hartlepool this morning.

Nearly 200 homes hit by power cut in Hartlepool

Anne-Claire Leydier of Northern Powergrid.

Hartlepool project wins share of energy cash

Northern Powergrid working to reconnect customers after Storm Gertrude knocks ou...

Northern Powergrid has restored power to thousands of homes across the region as the storm hits.

Northern Powergrid engineers restore power to 6,500 customers as Storm Gertrude ...

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