POLICE chiefs in Cheshire are advising residents the 101 line is currently down.
At least 18 forces have been having technical issues with the line used for non-emergencies since 9am this morning.
There are also reports the 111 NHS non-emergency line has stopped working.
Cheshire Police posted on Facebook this morning they had been informed by Cable & Wireless that a switch had blown and 101 was down nationally.
A spokesman addded: "They are working to get it back up asap.
"If you need to speak to us regarding a non emergency call us on 0845 458 0000."
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