A power cut to a popular roadside service has hit businesses there today.
It was at Bilbrough Top this afternoon.
McDonald’s and the BP garage were among those forced to close.
Power cut to York roadside services closes McDonald’s and garage
As it happened: Storm Éowyn hits York and North Yorkshire
Friday, 24 January 2025
Updates as high winds from the storm cause disruption in York and North Yorkshire. Listen to YorkMix Radio for more information. Got info? Let us know at info@wp.theyorkmix.com
Power cut closes school in Easingwold, hits hotel
A power cut is affecting hundreds of properties in Easingwold.
It has left school the Outwood Academy without power, water and internet access. Parents have been invited to collect their children early.
The George Hotel posted this message at 2.24pm: “The George is currently affected by a major power cut in Easingwold.
“We are able to accommodate our hotel guests and will be offering a limited range of drinks at the bar. However, please note we are operating on a cash-only basis.
“At this time, it is unclear when power will be restored. We are contacting our evening guests by mobile to inform them of the situation.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to serve food this evening, as our kitchen relies on electricity not only for cooking but also to ensure a safe working environment for our team.”
Big tree fall in Acomb
This was the scene in Acomb, York, earlier.
A huge section of tree had crashed to the ground at the junction of Beech Grove and Rosedale Avenue.
Fortunately no one was hurt. Here’s a video of the aftermath by Paul Thompson:
City of York Council has a team of people there clearing up the tree fall.
Signalling problems delay trains from York
There’s a fault with the signalling system on the railway line between York and Malton.
TransPennine Express says that some lines are blocked.
It said on Twitter: “Train services running through these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 1.15pm.”
Northern Powergrid: 14,000 hit by power cuts
This is the latest update from Northern Powergrid. Around 14,000 of its customers have been hit by cuts so far.
- Storm Éowyn has impacted the region bringing wind speeds of 65mph since the early hours of Friday 24 January with these expected to increase further as the storm moves through our region.
- We are experiencing some disruption to power supply with approximately 14,000 customers having been affected so far.
- We know how difficult it can be for our customers during a power cut and we will continue to work throughout the storm to get the power back on as quickly as possible.
- Our teams responding and have already managed to reconnect around 8,000 customers impacted by the winds.
Power cuts update
There are four main areas hit by power cuts in North Yorkshire this morning according to Northern Powergrid.
The electricity is off in many homes in and around Strensall and Flaxton.
Cuts were reported at around 9am and an engineer is said to be on their way.
There are widespread blackouts around Thirsk too. They were reported at 8.43am. Again an engineer is on their way.
Another cluster of cuts can be seen north of Snainton. Reported at 7.32am, engineers have discovered the problem and are working to fix it, says Northern Powergrid.
And the Northallerton area is hard hit by the cuts too. Many properties to the north east of the town centre and further up the A19 are without power.
Work to restore these areas is underway.