Royal Mail apology as Gosforth among 176 UK postcodes affected by delays today

NewsNorth East NewsRoyal MailThe delays hit two North East postcodes today13:48, 18 Aug 2026The delays are a daily occurrence for a number of reasons(Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire)Royal Mail delivery delays hit the North East again. The delivery service has apologised to users in over 176 postcodes in the UK for delays in receiving post.‌The North East is included, with two postcodes in Gosforth impacted by the delayed deliveries today. Every day, Royal Mail updates its website with the areas that may be experiencing disruption.‌It says they try to provide targeted support to the offices affected to help restore its services.‌The Royal Mail website states: "We aim to deliver to all addresses we have mail for, six days a week. In a small number of local offices, this may temporarily not be poss