A power outage is affecting Bridport.

Western Power Distribution is carrying out planned work affecting 44 customers in the DT6 postcode.

A spokesman for the company said: “We found some faulty equipment and are repairing a link box in the area.

“The planned outage is scheduled until 5pm today but we aim for power to be back on by mid afternoon.”

The company says all customers were notified in advance by post.