Dozens of Oldham addresses are to be affected by two power cuts this week as a result of work in the area.

Electricity North West said an outage is in the area of Royton South on Wednesday (August 28).

According to the website around 37 addresses with a number of postcodes are to be affected.

The full list of postcodes affected is; OL2 5NH, OL2 5NG, OL2 5NJ, OL1 2SU, OL2 5NN, OL1 2SS, OL1 2SR, OL1 2TB.

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A further 12 properties are set to be impacted by a power cut in Royton North on the same day.

The full list of postcodes affected is; OL1 2SU, OL1 2SS, OL1 2SR.

Both power cuts will not begin before 9am, and will not continue after 5pm, Electricity North West said.

The website said: "We appreciate your patience while our engineers carry out a planned power cut in your area.

"This is to improve the reliability of your electricity supply and so our engineers can safely work on the cables that provide electricity to your home or business."