SOME residents are without electricity today (Monday) after a power cut hit overnight.

Properties around Prescot Road and some nearby streets have been left without power. 

The power cut was reported at 1.38am, Scottish Power said.

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It is expected electricity will be restored by 6.30pm today.

A weather warning issued amid Storm Isha warned that increased power cuts were a possibility.

In a statement, Scottish Power said: "We are aware of a fault in your area. If you require more information please call us on: Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and North Shropshire: 0800 001 5400."

Which postcodes are affected?

WA103BD, WA103BS, WA103BY, WA103HE, WA103PP, WA103PW, WA91VV

Meanwhile, some other properties nearby were also hit by a power cut today. Electricity has since been restored.

Affected postcodes in this power cut included: WA103PN, WA103PP, WA103PR, WA103PW, WA103RW, WA91VV