Thousands hit by power cuts
Monday 25th May 2009, 9:22AM BST.
Thousands of households endured a rude awakening today after major power cuts triggered burglar alarms.
Homes in Pelsall were affected for two hours from 4.30am and homes in Wednesbury lost power at 12.36am for three hours.
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