More than 200 homes will be left without water this morning while Thames Water fixes a burst water main in St Margarets.

Homes in Kilmorey Road, St Peter's Road, St George's Road, Ailsa Road and Ranelagh Drive will be affected from 10.30am for approximately two hours.

A water main in St Margarets Drive burst yesterday morning, but was temporarily fixed at about midday.

A Thames Water spokesman said yesterday: “Water supplies to some properties in the area were interrupted as we carried out a temporary repair.

“The water was turned back on just after 4pm and we will be returning to carry out a permanent repair as soon as possible.

“We are sorry for any inconvenience this caused.”