Hundreds of homes across Suffolk were left without power as strong winds and rain battered the region.

At least 500 homes in Woodbridge near Ipswich were without power after the storm caused issues with overhead electricity lines.

UK Power Networks were investigating the problem with an expected resolution time of 9.30pm on Thursday.

East Anglian Daily Times: The area north-east of Ipswich experiencing issues The area north-east of Ipswich experiencing issues (Image: UK Power Networks)

South-west of Ipswich over 150 homes were also experiencing power outages for similar reasons.

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UK Power Networks expected to fix the issue by 9pm.

East Anglian Daily Times: The area between Ipswich and Manningtree is also having issuesThe area between Ipswich and Manningtree is also having issues (Image: UK Power Networks)

It came after the Met Office issued the region with a yellow weather warning for rain.