Durham Businesses Disrupted by Power Cut, Multiple Closures

A planned power cut on North Road in Durham affected multiple businesses, including popular restaurants and bars, on February 13, 2025. Crush Wines owner Daniel Jonberger reported that he was informed about the outage by a nearby restaurant instead of directly by Northern Powergrid. Power went out at 4:00 PM and returned by 6:30 PM, but some businesses, like Simply Smash Burgers, received late notifications which forced them to close early. The outage led to significant disruptions, affecting staff and operations, with some establishments unable to serve customers. Northern Powergrid acknowledged the incident and stated they prioritized customer communication. Other businesses also reported closures due to the outage, highlighting the widespread impact on the local economy.