Leeds power cut: Eerie pictures show Briggate half in darkness after 'major’ blackout hits 1,000 properties
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The blackout is affecting a number of streets in Leeds city centre including Kirkgate, The Calls, Call Lane and New York Street, according to Northern Powergrid.
Properties near Harrogate Road and Scott Hall Road in Moortown are also being impacted by the power cut.
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Pictures in the city centre show apartment blocks without lights on and people standing on the street.
Northern Powergrid’s website said that around 1,010 properties are being affected by the blackout.
It said it estimated the power could be restored by 7.30pm.
Follow our live blog for updates.
Power cut hits 1,000 homes across five Leeds postcodes
Bus stop displays out on Vicar Lane
Bus stop displays and digital advertising boards have lost power on one side of Vicar Lan - but the market building opposite is unaffected.
Picture shows traffic lights out new New York Street
Power back on in city centre
The power supply appears to have been restored for affected properties in the city centre:
Northern Powergrid update
Northern Powergrid’s live map shows power has now been restored, as there are no active hotspots.
