RESIDENTS across Weston are having to pick up their own parcels because Polish nationals are not allowed to knock on customers' doors, according to one of the town's postman.

RESIDENTS across Weston are having to pick up their own parcels because Polish nationals are not allowed to knock on customers' doors, according to one of the town's postman.

This week the Weston & Somerset Mercury spoke to a serving postie, who has worked for Royal Mail for 20 years and who confirmed the reason for the 'shambles' is that the temporary staff 'speak little English'.

To find out more buy this week's Weston & Somerset Mercury............