NATIONAL Grid said at 9.45am today, Tuesday, May 14, that it is currently dealing with a power issue affecting more than 700 homes in the Lapford, Bow and Colebrooke areas of Mid Devon near Crediton.

The Postcode areas affected.
The Postcode areas affected. ( )

The High Voltage incident affects a wide area and National Grid currently says that it hopes it hopes to have power restored by 11.30am.

It says that if you require priority assistance now, please telephone 0800 6783 105 or households requiring extra support can sign up to its Priority Services Register for future incidents.

Further details are available at: national grid.co.uk .

Further updates as we have them.