LIGHTNING strikes around Overton have been causing damage to properties in the village – according to residents.

Complaints have been made from around the area about several power cuts and blown fuses, with houses in Sapley Lane being some of the worst affected.

The issue was raised at last week’s parish council meeting with several councillors claiming they have had complaints about melted plug sockets and broken modems.

The council will discuss the issue and various other ‘resilience’ topics at their next full council meeting in November.