A POWERCUT hit a number of homes and businesses in Runcorn last night, Thursday.

The blackout was first reported to Scottish Power at 10.24.

It affected a number of properties within the WA7 postcode.

However as of this morning, Friday, it has been restored.

A spokesperson for Scottish Power said: “There was a fault in your area which has now been resolved.

“If you are still without power, please call us on: 0800 001 5400.”

The following postcodes were hit:

WA7, WA72FS, WA72HF, WA72HG