TWO black-outs have affected homes in the Wigton area.

The incident was announced by energy firm Electricity North West at 1.41pm today, the second was annoucned at 2.05pm.

Estimated time of repair is around 8pm this evening.

It's affecting properties in the CA5 and CA7 postcodes.

They said it was due to "an unexpected problem with the underground electricity cables".

Anyone with queries ring customer services on 0800 195 4141.

Reference numbers: 60488030 or 60488040.