Homes have been left without hot water and heating due to a gas outage.

Engineers are investigating reports of lost gas supplies in the Cornwall Road area of Herne Bay.

SGN says workers are establishing the extent of the issue and the required network repairs.

A statement by the firm at 8pm tonight said: “It is difficult to estimate how long it will take to restore supplies.

“But we'll be updating this webpage with information as it becomes available.

“If you smell gas, or have concerns about gas safety, please call the National Gas Emergency Number on 0800 111 999.”

The firm says it is trying to establish how many properties are affected.