As per newapollo's advice, you can check for service status here
It's quite common for area faults like what you describe, to be announced on the status line already mentioned and also on the 150 IVR if you call from a number believed linked to that area.
So I'd call 150 and if there's no message advising of known faults, then assume it's not known and report it.
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