The fate of Homebase stores in Colchester, Basildon, Harlow, Saffron Walden, and Rayleigh are uncertain after the retail giant appointed administrators at consultancy firm, Teneo, on Wednesday.

It is not yet known which 49 stores are at risk of closing, but there are six Homebase stores in Essex which may be included on the 'at risk' list. Basildon Harlow Romford Saffron Walden ...