Two Romford Carpetright stores have shut resulting in job losses in the area after the furniture retailer entered administration.

Carpetright shops in Rom Valley Way and Gallows Corner, both in Romford, have closed, according to administrator Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC).

The British chain has 273 stores and 1,898 employees but has been hit by challenging trading conditions and a drop in consumer spending, PwC said.

PwC added that it was with "deep regret" 1,018 employees have been made redundant.

Zelf Hussain, joint administrator at PwC UK, said: "We know this is an uncertain time for many of those affected and want to thank all the staff for the support they have given the company in these difficult circumstances."

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Mr Hussain added that the sale of some stores to flooring store company the Tapi Group has allowed for about 300 jobs to be saved.

However, neither Romford store was listed among the sites to be saved by the Tapi Group, which included branches in south London's Croydon, north London's Holloway and Basildon, Essex.