A Bradford barbershop had to get creative after a village was left without power for hours. 

Some residents and businesses in Wibsey were hit by a power cut that lasted for more than 10 hours on Tuesday.

Facing the prospect of closure and cancellations, Ramson's Barbershop thought outside the box.

Owner Khuram Ramzan took the barbershop’s appointments from the parlour to the pavement.

He set up chairs and mirrors by the shop front as well as a portable speaker.  

Armed with scissors and cordless clippers, the barbers succeeded and made every appointment.

The team were described as “legends” as Khuram took to social media to share photos of his innovative set-up. 

Locals said the idea was “genius” and “just brilliant”.

Khuram, who said it was a first for his 20-year long barbering career, said: “It’s kids going back to school and the importance of mental health because a lot of people we deal with get hair cuts that make them feel better about their mental health. 

“They were so happy, the fact they didn’t have to cancel the appointment and we could still accommodate them. They enjoyed being outside. 

“There was a big power cut for up to 10, 11 hours.”

The barbershop is big on mental health, having joined a national charity to help spot the symptoms of mental health and depression in men. 

In 2016, men’s mental health charity The Lions Barber Collective, published a survey which showed more than half of men feel more comfortable discussing issues like depression with their barbers than doctors.

Speaking at the time, Khuram said: “Through building a genuine relationship with the client in the chair, barbers are able to offer support on many different levels. Sometimes a man just needs someone he can trust to confide in. He doesn’t want to be told what he should do or how to fix his problem, he just wants someone to listen.”