A POWER cut is affecting a number of towns in the Cotswolds.

Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSEN) has confirmed that a powercut is affecting Cirencester, Fairford and the surrounding areas.

A spokesman for SSEN said: "We're very sorry for the power cut affecting Cirencester, Fairford and the surrounding areas.

"We have a fault on our main network and aim to restore power by 4.30pm.

UPDATE: 4.30pm

Affected residents have now reported that power has been restored.