Royal Mail have advised that not all mail was processed to schedule yesterday at its Chester and Dover Mail Processing Centres. Customers should expect delays to mail in the following areas:

• Chester Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the CH, LL and SY postcode areas, due for delivery today in other parts of the UK.
• Dorset Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the BH and DT postcode areas, due for delivery today in other parts of the UK.

In addition to the above there are currently delays to deliveries in some areas due to local issues such as COVID-related self-isolation, high levels of sick absence, resourcing, or other local factors. The following areas are currently affected:

• Clevedon DO (BS21)
• Didcot DO (OX11)
• Wrington DO (BS40 5)
• Yatton DO (BS49)