Severe winds and torrential rain left around 10,000 Wiltshire properties without electricity this morning. 

Southern Electric Power Distribution engineers have restored power to 1,000 properties with around 9,000 still without electricity. 

Wiltshire took a battering last night with winds of up to 100mph hitting the region. 

Anyone wishing to report an electricity problem can call Southern Electric on 0800 072 7282.