TYRE manufacturer C-Tyres is to be placed into administration with the likely loss of up to 100 jobs, The Northern Echo has learned.

The maker of Colway tyres said it was left with no other option after becoming locked in a dispute with the landlord of its premises in Langley Moor, County Durham.Manging director Gary Oliver said the company will be unable to pay its staff their wages tomorrow.For the full story pick up a copy of The Northern Echo tomorrow.