A 118-year-old school uniform supplier has gone into administration.

J B Ward and Company, whose Hastings store has been trading since 1891, blames competition from supermarkets.

But directors are still hopeful it can be sold as a going concern.

Francesca Meeks, who bought her son's uniform from the store on Thursday, said: "Very, very sad that this has happened.

"When I was at school my parents used to get my uniform from this establishment. I just think it's so sad."

Paul Appleton and Asher Miller of London-based David Rubin and Partners have been appointed as administrators.

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