Homes in the Swadlincote area are currently suffering a power cut.

Western Power Distribution says it is currently working on the problem and hopes to have power back on by 8am.

A message on the company's Twitter page reads: "We are sorry to customers affected by the #powercut in the #Swadlincote #DE11 and the surrounding area.

"We estimate that all customers will have power restored by 08:00."

Power first went off at 6am but Western Power's map currently shows power is being gradually restored to the area.