A power outage in West Bay as left more than 100 homes and businesses without electricity.

National Grid says is reporting that the problem has left 105 properties without power in the DT6 4EN postcode area due to a fault with the underground network.

It is believed that the Bridport Arms and West Bay Hotel are without power as well as the Discovery Centre which is reportedly now closed. 

The problem was first reported the problem at 12.43pm on Thursday, March 28. This issue is not expected to be resolved before 11pm.

A spokesperson for National Grid said: "We are aware of the power cut affecting DT6 4EN. The incident was raised at 12:43pm this afternoon and our engineers are working to get the power returned as quickly as possible.

"There is currently a fault on our underground network, we are working hard to resolve the issue.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience this is causing you."