AMBERLEY Parochial School has closed today due to a power cut.

Parents are asked to collect their children from the primary school in Amberley, near Minchinhampton, as soon as possible.

A statement on the county's emergency school's closure list stated: "Due to a power outage the school is closing with immediate effect.

"Could parents come and collect their children as soon as possible.

"Further updates will be posted here when available."

For updates on school closures visit gloucestershire.gov.uk/closedschools.