PEOPLE living in and around Blackwood are affected by a power cut that left 277 properties without power.

The 'High Voltage' incident, which was first reported at 10.13pm means that the power cut has affected a large number of homes.

Western Power Distribution says it estimates the problem will be resolved by midnight.

People living in the following postcodes are affected:

NP12 3LU, NP12 3NP, NP12 3NR, NP12 3NL, 

NP12 3LR,NP12 3ND, NP12 3NS, NP12 3LS, 

NP12 3NW, NP12 3NF,NP12 2EU, NP12 2QF, 

NP12 3NE, NP12 3LT, NP12 2QE,NP12 2RE, 

NP12 3PL, NP12 3PA

Some properties in the area now have power, but 128 are still affected by the power cut.