POWER has been restored to 109 homes near Taunton

Western Power Distribution (WPD) confirmed that 55 homes in Taunton, 52 homes in North Petherton and 4 homes in Hurcott near Ilminster have been without power. 

A spokesman for WPD, said: "55 homes without power in Taunton have now had their power restored. 

"Their power had been off since 9pm but engineers have now resolved the problem.

"52 homes in North Petherton were without power from 2.30pm today and power has now been restored to them all. 

"The power was cut off due to an underground electrical cable fault.

"Four homes in Hurcott near Ilminster are still without power. 

"Engineers are working to restore their power by 5pm."