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Northern Powergrid said it was alerted to the fault in the WF10 postcode area at about 1.30pm, with engineers working near Wellington Street to restore supplies.

Castleford power cut: High-voltage leaves homes and businesses without power

Storm Goletti has hit the UK.

Storm Goretti: Northern Powergrid warns Wakefield to prepare for power cuts

Temporary lights are in place. (Generic Getty photo)

Traffic disruption in Pontefract as emergency works take place on major road

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy snow and freezing temperatures across Yorkshire this weekend, which has the potential to impact the electricity network.

Power cut? Northern Powergrid prepared for heavy snow and freezing temperatures

Storm Lilian: Hundreds of homes across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford without power as gales of 75mph hit

Storm Lilian: Hundreds of homes across Wakefield without power as gales hit

A yellow Met Office weather warning was active across the whole of Yorkshire with gusts of up to 50mph possible in some exposed locations.

Storm Pia Wakefield: Traffic light failure and power cuts across the district

Northern Powergrid, the company that powers everyday life for 8 million people across the North East and Yorkshire, is reminding local communities to stay safe by staying clear of power lines and substations if setting up bonfires or lighting fireworks this weekend.

Northern Powergrid reminds not to light fireworks or bonfires near power network

Storm Babet has hit Wakefield bringing heavy rain and wind, causing 40,000 customers across Yorkshire and the North East power cuts so far.

Northern Powergrid: What to do if your power is affected by Storm Babet

All of the homes impacted by power outages have had their electricity restored, Northern Powergrid has confirmed.

Northern Powergrid restores electricity to Wakefield homes left without power

They said the repair is taking long then estimated to fix due to it being more complicated.

Northern Powergrid: More than 1,600 Wakefield homes left without power

Northern Powergrid have shared that they are pushing to restore 3,000 customers still impacted by snow and ice.

Northern Powergrid offer update on Yorkshire homes without power

Around 7,000 homes across Yorkshire are without power this morning due to the impact of snow and ice that has fallen in the region.

7,000 homes left without power in Yorkshire - including Wakefield

Power should be restored in Eastmoor this morning.

More than 1,000 homes left without power due to cut in Wakefield

Certain areas of Pontefract experienced a power cut on Monday

Almost 800 houses in Pontefract were left without power on Monday

The app, which is free to download, provides independent advice so people can make informed decisions for their household.

Northern Powergrid supports customers through new energy saving app

Hundreds of homes in Wakefield have been left without power today after a series of unexpected power cuts.

Hundreds of Wakefield homes without power after series of unplanned power cuts
Hundreds of homes in Wakefield have been left without power today after a series of unexpected power cuts.
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Wind speeds are forecast to be 60-70mph today with potential for gusts of up to 80mph in places, even 90mph in exposed areas.

Northern Powergrid predict 'high likelihood' of powercuts as Storm Dudley hits

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

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

Northern Powergrid issue advice as Storm Barra hits the district

Northern Powergrid issues advice as Storm Barra hits the district

At least 500 incidents have been reported in the region, Northern Powergrid said.

More than 110,000 Northern residents without power due to Storm Arwen

Hundreds of homes in Wakefield and Pontefract have been left without power this morning, after a series of unexpected power cuts.

Hundreds of Wakefield and Pontefract homes in the dark after power cuts

Major power cut at more than 700 Yorkshire homes as snow causes chaos

Major power cut at more than 700 Yorkshire homes as snow causes chaos

An unexpected power cut in Castleford this morning has left almost 2,000 homes without power.

Power cut leaves almost 2,000 Castleford homes in the dark

Northern Powergrid have begun work on the A638 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, to excavate and replace several hundred metres of cable.

Temporary traffic lights in place as seven weeks of roadworks begin on major roa...

Power cuts have affected thousands of homes.

Power cuts affects thousands of homes

Delays are expected as roadworks continue on a busy Pontefract road.Photo: Google Maps

Roadworks on busy Pontefract road to cause delays
Delays are expected as roadworks continue on a busy Pontefract road.
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Castleford Academy will reopen to all pupils tomorrow, it has been confirmed.

Castleford Academy to reopen to all pupils after unexpected power cut

From temporary lights on Doncaster Road, to lane closures on the M62, these are all the major roadworks planned across the Wakefield district for the week beginning Monday, March 2, 2020.

These are all the major roadworks taking place in Wakefield, Pontefract and Cast...

Hundreds of homes across the Wakefield district have been left without power this morning after a string of power cuts.

Hundreds of Wakefield homes without power after string of 'unexpected' power cut...

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An unexpected power cut has left 2,200 homes without power this afternoon, including properties in Castleford.

Unplanned power cut leaves 2,200 Castleford homes without power

More than 600 homes have been left without power after an unexpected power cut in Wakefield this morning.

Power cut leaves 600 Wakefield homes in the dark

More than 1,000 properties in Wakefield have been left without power this morning.

Power cut leaves 1,000 Wakefield properties without electricity

An estimated 90 properties have been left in the dark after an unexpected power cut in the WF9 area.

Support available for customers as power cut plunges South Kirkby into darkness

More than 1,000 Wakefield properties have been left in the dark after an unexpected power cut in this morning.

Power cut leaves 1,000 Wakefield properties without power

More than 100 homes are without power in Wakefield this morning after an unexpected problem with electricity cables. Picture: Google.

More than 100 homes without power in Wakefield village

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Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds visits Northern Powergrid, Castleford.

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Northern Powergrid said that 1,700 homes were without power in the WF1, WF2 and WF4 postcode areas.

Power restored to 3,800 Wakefield homes

Power cut affecting homes in Altofts and Normanton

Streetlights down Shay Lane in Walton failed earlier this week.

Power restored to streetlights after blackout

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Here's why there has been traffic disruption on the M62 at Ainley Top

Power cuts affecting 170 homes near Wakefield

Day-long powercut affected 140 homes in Wakefield

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