It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. HOMES and businesses in 40 postcodes across Christchurch, Highcliffe and parts of the New Forest have been hit by a power cut this morning.

NEARLY £400 million worth of property was sold in Christchurch in the last year. The staggering figure puts the BH23 postcode in the top 10 'most lucrative postcodes' outside of London.