McColl's in Weston High Street (Image: Google)
Dozens of jobs in Weston could be at risk as convenience store chain McColl's looked set to go into administration.
The chain, which has six branches in Weston, said it was "increasingly likely" it would fall into administration, unless fresh investment can be found.
And it said discussions trying to secure the future of the business were ongoing.
McColl's employs more than 16,000 across the country.
In Weston, it has stores in Aller Parade, Devonshire Road, High Street, Locking Road and in Worle.
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