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The unplanned power cut was first reported at 7.10am in LS7 and LS9, in north and east Leeds, affecting 110 homes and businesses.

The worst-hit area is near Wykebeck Valley Road, just off York Road.

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There is a large unplanned power cut spanning three Leeds postcodes on Wednesday morning (Photo: PA Wire)

Northern Powergrid engineers are at the scene and an alert to residents said: "The power cut affecting your property has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment that serve your area."

Power is expected to be restored in LS7 and LS9 by 10.30am.

At 9.30am, Northern Powergrid had to turn off power to 40 homes and businesses in LS8 as they carried out essential repairs.

Power is not likely to be restored to these properties until 2.30pm.

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Large powercut spanning three Leeds postcodes leaves 150 homes without electricity for up to FIVE hours