MORE than 120 properties in Shanklin are without power this afternoon (Wednesday).

Supplier SSE has apologised and says its engineers are aware of the problem.

It says it was notified at about 11.43am and says power is expected to be restored by 3pm.

A statement issued by SSE said: "Our engineers are on site working hard to get the power back on as quickly as they can.

"If you need more information, please call us on 105 or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter (@ssencommunity) and quote reference 'HR1232'"

Postcodes affected are in the PO36 and PO37 areas.