Water returning after burst pipe in field fixed

Those in the RG7, RG14, RG18 and RG19 postcode areas were affected by the problem at Crookham Hill

Water is returning to homes and businesses in parts of Berkshire after a burst pipe in a field was fixed overnight.

The burst at Crookham Hill happened on Saturday with low pressure or no water in the RG7, RG14, RG18 and RG19 postcode areas in Thatcham.

Thames Water said it could take several hours through Tuesday morning for water pressure to return to normal.

The company said the issue had left about 350 residents out of supply on Monday morning "during the peak morning draw".

In a statement, Thames Water apologised for "the inconvenience this incident has caused".

It added it took "longer than normal to start this complex repair" due to the location and conditions in the field.