Dundee-based publisher DC Thomson has confirmed that it is to close magazines including Living, Platinum, Evergreen, Shout, Animals & You, and Animal Planet.
The firm will also completely close its operation in Colchester, home to subsidiary Aceville Publications, which produces about 20 to 30 magazines in sectors including gardening, health, and food.
DC Thomson publishes newspapers including The Press and Journal, The Sunday Post, and The Courier. It also produces magazines and comics including The People’s Friend, Beano, and Puzzler.
A spokesperson for the firm told the BBC: “A huge amount of work goes into the creation of our titles and despite being loved, some titles and brands are finding it harder to be profitable. We are resetting DC Thomson’s media business to focus on high growth, and sustainable growth.”
