Southern Electric Power Distribution engineers have restored electricity in Melksham after a power cut this evening.

@SouthernelecPD tweeted earlier: "Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

"Engineers currently working to restore supplies. We expect power to be restored no later than 21.30 (9.30pm)."

One Melksham resident tweeted that power was back on by 9.15pm.

This afternoon @SouthernelecPD tweeted: "We've increased staffing & resources because of strong winds of up to 55mph forecast for tomorrow.

"Be prepared in the event of a #Powercut."