Newcastle Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Newcastle.
POWER CUT NEWCASTLE
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Newcastle’s power comes through the Northern Powergrid network. Check the Northern Powergrid live power cut map or call 105 free to report a cut. If your business has gone dark, we can supply an emergency generator 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
NO POWER IN NEWCASTLE RIGHT NOW?
Northern Powergrid looks after the cables and substations in Newcastle upon Tyne. Open the Northern Powergrid live power cut map to see whether your postcode is listed, or call 105 (free, 24 hours) to report a fault and get an update. Keep clear of any line on the ground, as it may still be live. If neighbours still have lights on, check your own fuse board first. While you wait, charge devices, keep a torch within reach and check on elderly neighbours.
- Leave the fridge and freezer closed for as long as you can.
- Note the time the power went off, which helps you judge later whether chilled food is still safe.
- Unplug televisions and computers so they are not hit by a surge when the supply returns.
- Put on extra layers instead of using the oven or gas hobs for warmth.
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT ON THE TYNE
Around Newcastle University, Northumbria University and Newcastle International Airport, a loss of supply stops labs, lecture halls and operations quickly. Businesses further out feel the same on every trading estate, where tills, machinery and computers go down together. For a lab, a cut can mean lost samples; for a shop, a lost day of trading. Our Newcastle generator hire team supplies temporary power. That covers 24/7 emergency generator hire when a cut has already hit, standby generators for sites that want protection in place, and servicing and maintenance for generators you already run. Our Newcastle service page explains the rest. If you have no generator yet, tell us what must keep running and we will size one to suit. Planning ahead? Read about keeping your business running.
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STORM ARWEN AND THE NORTH EAST NETWORK
Storm Arwen hit on 26 November 2021 and cut power to about 240,000 homes and businesses on the Northern Powergrid network. By 30 November around 220,000 had been reconnected, and the operator said most of its remaining work was in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham. If someone at home is older, vulnerable or depends on medical equipment, they may be eligible for Northern Powergrid’s free Priority Services Register.
NEWCASTLE POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Northern Powergrid is the operator here, so use the live map linked above for current Newcastle outages, with restoration estimates where available.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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Doxford International Business Park
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