HOMES in Blackrod and surrounding areas are without water after a pipe burst this morning.

Those living in the BL6 and BL5 postcodes are experiencing a trickle or no water coming out of the taps.

United Utilities say they identified the problem as a leak in a field off Station Road, opposite The Rivington Pub, at 9am today.

A team of engineers started work to repair the burst at 1.32pm and are still working on it.

The firm say it is hoped water will be restored to all homes and businesses by 5pm.