Power Cut Hits Brighton’s Busy Sunday Trade
A sudden power outage plunged the heart of Brighton into darkness this Sunday, hitting shops and pubs at a critical trading time.
Underground Cable Fault Sparks Chaos
UK Power Networks revealed the blackout began at 1:42pm, caused by a fault in an underground cable. The initial cut knocked out electricity to 2,181 properties. Quick-response crews managed to restore power to some areas, but a stubborn 872 properties remain in the dark.
Weekend Business Takes a Heavy Hit
The timing couldn’t be worse. Sundays are prime trading hours for local businesses. Pubs and shops, still battling the challenges of recovery after the pandemic, have taken a serious blow from this outage during peak foot traffic.
Power Firm Apologises and Vows to Fix It
UK Power Networks apologised for the disruption, promising their teams are working flat out to get the lights back on. No definite time for full restoration has been given yet, but regular updates will follow.
