Hundreds of homes without power in Suffolk
Engineers are out in the county dealing with the problem
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Hundreds of people in Suffolk have woken up without power.
UK Power Networks said 114 properties were affected in Ipswich and nearby areas including Wherstead, Belstead, Kesgrave, Martlesham Heath and Rushmere St Andrew; but also up to Claydon and Needham Market.
A spokesperson said engineers were investigating a high voltage overhead electricity line fault.
As of 06:25 GMT, about 70 homes and businesses were also without power in the Brandon, Lakenheath and Mildenhall areas.
Other properties were affected south of Beccles, in the NR34 postcodes.
UK Power Networks said electricity should be back on at the various addresses by 08:00, external, or in some cases 07:00.
Storm Goretti has brought 99mph winds (159km/h) and heavy snow to some parts of the UK, including the West Midlands.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain for much of Suffolk. The highest gust speed in Ipswich on Friday has been recorded as 36mph (58km/h).
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