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

• Preston Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the BB, FY, LA and PR postcode areas, due for delivery across other parts of the UK.
• Sheffield Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the DN, HU, LN and S postcode areas, due for delivery across other parts of the UK.

In addition to the above there are also some delays to deliveries in the following areas caused by local issues such as high levels of sick absence, resourcing, or other local factors:

• Bristol South DO (BS13, BS3 and BS41)
• Cardiff West DO (CF5)
• Chew Stoke SUDO (BS39 and BS40)
• Chulmleigh SPDO (EX18)