A high-voltage cable failure caused power outages for hundreds in Bolton on Feb. 5, with over 200 homes still dark by 10:30 a.m.

Hundreds of homes in Bolton, including areas like Egerton, Bromley Cross, and Deane, lost power on February 5 due to an unexpected high-voltage cable failure, with at least 220 properties still without electricity by 10:30 a.m. Electricity North West confirmed the outage was not caused by weather or planned maintenance, and crews are working to restore power, though underground repairs may delay restoration. Outage estimates are subject to change.