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12/01/2015
Around 1,100 Homes In Scotland Without Power
Around 1,100 homes are still without power across Scotland.
Power has been restored to over 120,000 homes across the north of Scotland, according to Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD).
Engineers are continuing to work in the freezing temperatures to restore power in the remaining homes.
SHEPD has assured customers it is doing everything possible to reconnect them as soon as possible.
(CD/IT)
Power has been restored to over 120,000 homes across the north of Scotland, according to Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD).
Engineers are continuing to work in the freezing temperatures to restore power in the remaining homes.
SHEPD has assured customers it is doing everything possible to reconnect them as soon as possible.
(CD/IT)
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