NEWPORT-based Discount Tyres has gone into administration with the loss of 25 jobs.

The firm closed its branches in Cardiff and Cwmbran as well as the flagship site on Usk , in Newport, after it went into voluntary administration on Monday.

The company sold and fitted tyres as well as other car parts and MOTs and servicing, and became well known across Gwent for the sponsorship of local sports clubs.

Most notably last year the company were the main shirt sponsor for the Newport Gwent Dragons rugby team.

Managing director Gareth White, who started the business in 2001 said he was devastated for the staff who had “become like family members.”