Darren Smith, who lives on Manor Street, Eccleshill, claims Royal Mail has refused to deliver letters to his front door for the past year. Mr Smith alleges that instead of delivering to the door, postal workers often leave mail on an outside wall, with a neighbour, or in some cases, throw it over his gate. Darren Smith outside his home. (Image: Newsquest)Mr Smith said he believed the postal worker was not keen to deliver due to a fear of dogs. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "We are aware of the customer’s concerns and are looking further into the issues they have raised.