Power cuts sweep Sheffield

24/9 13:37

Reports now coming that the powercut has reached Western Road in Crooke which is in the S10 area of the city.

24/9 13:33

@forgepress power cut has reached S10 Crookes! And I was just about to have lunch!

— Stephanie Mullins (@SVMullins) September 24, 2012

24/9 13:32

@adamhankers power still on in S10, tumble-dryer on overload and Mario Kart still on.

— Will Aitkenhead (@willaitkenhead) September 24, 2012

24/9 13:30

Our reporter has been down to the scene at Ellin Street, here is what he saw: “Four fire engines were at the scene when I arrived. Fire officers seemed to be inspecting the small power station next to Staples.
“Staples was still open although all the tills could not take card payments and the lights were off. Most shops on The Moor were closed with hand made signs describing why they were shut.”

24/9 13:25

Fire engines near the power station next to Staples.

Photo: Adam Hancock

24/9 13:12

A Mothercare store near Staples has closed.

Photo: Adam Hancock

24/9 13:08

Fire crews are still outside the substation on Ellin Street.

Photo: Adam Hancock

24/9 12:27

We still have 3 crews at a sub station on Ellin St, #Sheffield city centre. The fire is out and firefighters are now ventilating.

— South Yorkshire Fire (@SYFR) September 24, 2012

24/9 12:26

The fire at the substation at Ellin Street, near Staples, has now been controlled, with four firecrews attending the fire.
There is a possibility of damage to to Northern Powergrid’s equipment, affecting many businesses across the city.

24/9 12:06

News of a fire on Ellin Street are so far unconfirmed to be related to the widespread power cuts, Northern Powergrid have said: “We’re on site with the local fire service, a possibility of fire damage to our equipment but we can’t confirm for sure yet.”

24/9 12:04

Power cut on eccy rd. Car stuck in carpark, no lights in offices, toilets are pitch black… desperate for a poo!? Do I go in blind?

— paul barlow (@dirtboxx) September 24, 2012

24/9 12:02

#Sheffield Power cut update. The Greggs on Glossop Rd is still open, and theyhave plenty of £1 cheese and pickle baguettes left

— Moses Humberstone (@MoHumb) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:57

Northern Powergrid: “There’s no estimated restoration time to give customers yet but we’re working with local services on site to help restore power.”

24/9 11:54

Jesus, just found out there’s a massive power cut in the centre of Sheffield, all the shops are having to close :O

— Paranoia(@bethanyokogba) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:52

Northern Powergrid are reporting that there is a possibility of fire damage to their equipment but cannot confirm this yet. Fire, in this weather?

24/9 11:50

Need my hair trimming but don’t know if the only cut I’d get is a power one.

— Arnold Bennett (@arniebennett) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:49

Potential4skills in Sheffield comes to a standstill due to power cut. Never seen it do quiet in here on a Monday. #sheffieldpowercut

— Andrew Laycock (@Andre_La_Cooq) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:47

Mini power cut on The Moor. Seems to be the larger stores that are affected. #sheffield

— Nick (@flyingmonkeyuk) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:46

Lot’s of people reporting that the Moor in the City centre is being affected, with many shops losing power.

24/9 11:43

We’ve received reports of a power cut in the #Blyth area. Engineers are en route to investigate the problem, updates to follow.

— Northern Powergrid (@Northpowergrid) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:43

@forgepress yeah I’m stuck in a lift cus the powers off, currently being saved #wahooo

— Twint (@urrrm_tom) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:35

Mass power cuts in #Sheffield apparently. All fine here in Totley so far.

— Dan Hilton (@danjhilton) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:33

Power fine in S6, or at least our area of it (Walkley). Everyone ok? #Sheffield

— Blu (@Gobtastic) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:31

The moor in sheffield has had a power cut

— Stefen Cooke (@stefencooke) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:30

Northern Powergrid reporting that “there are faults on the high voltage network in areas of Sheffield meaning that lots of customers are affected at once. “

24/9 11:26

Here is a run down of where in Sheffield still has power: The Students Union, the IC, Endcliffe Village and most University buildings.

24/9 11:25

Loads have a power-cut in Sheffield.. Working here fine at PDSA Shop Broomhill…

— Gemma. (@GemTollerfield) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:24

Power cut in Sheffield. Mass exodus of Green’s gym highlighting the poor local road infrastructure…

— Jon Gorman (@JonRGorman) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:23

Northern Powergrid reporting further power cuts in S25 and S11. If you have any further information, send a tweet to Forge Press.

24/9 11:19

The students union still has power, however Forge Press believes that a generator is keeping the power going throughout the building.

24/9 11:16

Our reporter near Ecclesall Road roundabout is reporting that traffic lights are down creating huge congestion, many shops are either closed or closing.

24/9 11:14

Power cut in Sheffield, University backup generators kicked in.

— Arnold Bennett (@arniebennett) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:11

Northern Power Grid now reporting that S8 has lost all power.

24/9 11:08

We are trying to contact the Northern Power Grid for more information. Hearing reports that more areas are losing power.

24/9 11:07

Sheffield College and Green’s Gym near Ecclesall Road have both been confirmed to be without power.

24/9 11:06

So the whole of sheffield has had a power cut everywheres shut its pissing it down with rain I’m soaked and gotta go for a lecture #Pissed

— Zoe Smith (@zozo_xxxo) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:05

Further reports of postcodes affected in #Sheffield powercut – #S8

— Northern Powergrid (@Northpowergrid) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:03

Northern Powergrid have said that S1, S2, S7, S10 and S11 are currently experiencing the power cut- this means Sheffield city centre is currently down.

24/9 11:02

Reported postcode areas in #Sheffield power cut are #S1, #S2, #S7, #S10 and #S11. Supplies partially restored, updates to follow.

— Northern Powergrid (@Northpowergrid) September 24, 2012

24/9 11:00

Anyone else had a power cut in S7? #sheffield #southyorkshire

— Emily Cheetham (@Rabid_Kitten19) September 24, 2012

24/9 10:58

Good morning, I’m Adam Hancock and will be keeping you up to date with the power cut that is sweeping Sheffield. Keep your updates coming to us on twitter @forgepress

24/9 10:46

Reports coming in of a widespread powercut in Sheffield, more to come as the story develops.