AROUND 1,600 homes were left without electricity this morning.

Homes in the Westham and Radipole areas of Weymouth were left without power for up to one and a half hours.

An underground fault with Southern Electric's high voltage network caused the power cut around 7.45am.

Southern Electric were investigating the cause of the incident today (mon 26).

If you were affected call the Echo newsdesk on 01305 830987.