DC Thomson
Beano and Stylist publisher DC Thomson to cut 300 staff
Dundee-based company, which also owns Scottish regional newspapers, to close almost 40 magazines
Mark Sweney and Severin Carrell
09, Feb, 2023 @12:56 PM
Alan Grant obituary
British comic book writer responsible for shaping storylines for characters such as Judge Dredd, Batman and Strontium Dog
David Barnett
31, Jul, 2022 @12:08 PM
Cripes! Spotty becomes Scotty as the Beano reflects modern thought
New name for James Scott Cameron of the Bash Street Kids follows Fatty’s name change to Freddy in May
19, Dec, 2021 @1:21 PM
Facebook News launches in UK following deals with publishers
Stories from the Guardian, Daily Mail, Economist and more will appear in a dedicated feed
Archie Bland
26, Jan, 2021 @12:01 AM
Brian Walker obituary
Other Lives: Cartoonist and illustrator whose work appeared in comics, magazines and books
Jo Burgess
24, Jul, 2020 @5:38 PM
Paul Harris obituary
Other lives: War correspondent, publisher, author, and art gallery proprietor
Tim Dawson
26, Jun, 2018 @4:49 PM
Look who’s back! Dennis the Menace wows new generation of mischief-loving children
The Beano, the UK’s longest-running comic, is revitalised by digital spin-offs promoting the joys of youthful rebellion
Rob Walker
03, Dec, 2017 @12:05 AM
Leo Baxendale obituary
Cartoonist who created many of the great Beano characters including Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids
Steve Bell
30, Apr, 2017 @4:02 PM
Last newspaper journalists leave Fleet Street as Sunday Post retreats
It’s ‘the end of an era’ as DC Thomson closes its editorial office in London
Roy Greenslade
15, Jul, 2016 @12:27 PM
Newsquest/Gannett dares to erect paywall at Northern Echo
Publisher employs metered model, and a cheap entry fee, to lure subscribers
Roy Greenslade
28, May, 2015 @9:53 AM
Minecraft meets The Beano with official Dennis and Gnasher mod
Publisher DC Thomson collaborates on official mod for popular game as it continues to take its pranks digital
Stuart Dredge
01, Dec, 2014 @4:21 PM
Mairi Hedderwick’s top 10 books from her childhood in 1940s Scotland
To celebrate Book Week Scotland, the creator of Katie Morag shares the books that made their mark on her when she was growing up
Mairi Hedderwick
27, Nov, 2014 @8:00 AM
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