RESIDENTS of Launceston and surrounding areas have been left without power following a fault on the network.  

National Grid have confirmed that those in the PL15 postcode are experiencing intermittent outages.  

The incident was first reported at 9.56am on July 15 and at 10.30am, 73 houses were without power.  

A spokesperson for National Grid explained: “There is a fault on our high voltage network in your area which we are working hard to resolve. 

“We are currently organising resources to work on the fault.”  

The organisation estimate that the issue will be resolved by 11.30am.