HUNDREDS of jobs in south Essex could be at risk as convenience store chain My Local is believed to be on the brink of entering administration.

The brand was created in September when Morrisons sold its M Local stores to a group headed by retail veteran Mike Greene.

But accountancy firm KPMG has been working with My Local management to consider the company's future, with administration a possibility.

There are 120 My Local stores nationwide, employing about 1,700 people.

My Local has stores in the following locations:

  • High Road, Benfleet
  • London Road, Leigh
  • Harwand House, London Road, Southend
  • High Street, Southend
  • Ness Road, Shoebury
  • High Street, Chelmsford