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Power cut leaves 2,500 in the dark

Around 2,500 people lost power yesterday and early this morning after a section of overhead power cables came down in the Wymondham and Long Stratton area.

UK Power Networks are still working to repair power supplies to 511 customers in the Silfield area.

The cables came down around 4.20am today but yesterday in Long Stratton another cable fault caused more problems including cuts and flickering lights.

UK Power Networks say this damaged another cable on the network supplying villages in the Wymondham area. Engineers are currently out in Norfolk trying to fix the problems.

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Royal British Legion's welfare concern

There is concern over care for members of the Royal British Legion. Since 2006 around 30% of branches in Norfolk alone have closed. Last night the Wymondham and District branch only survived by a solitary vote.

The Royal British Legion prides itself on the welfare support it offers, with full time staff on hand to help with financial and health advice.

But the Norfolk County Chairman says local area branches are key to letting people know about the support that's available to them, and he's concerned that some members might not realise the opportunities available.

If you need the support from the Royal British Legion you can call them on 08457 725 725

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