RESIDENTS in Romsey are facing a major power outage this morning.

Supplier SSE said there is currently a power cut affecting Romsey and surrounding areas of the New Forest.

The company said it is due to a main network fault in the area and they are hoping to restore all supplies by 10am today.

A statement on Twitter said: "We are sorry for the power cut affecting Romsey and the surrounding areas of the NewForest.

"We have a main network fault in the area but are aiming to restore all supplies by 10am."