PROPERTIES in Risley hit by the power cut on Tuesday afternoon can be expected to have supplies restored by 6.30pm.

Electricity north west engineers have attended the site after a problem with an underground cable, with the majority of homes now back to normal.

Residents in Oakwood were among those affected.

The power cut lasted for around 90 minutes.

For further information call 0800 195 4141 or visit Electricity north west's Twitter page for live updates.