DC Thomson to axe 59 jobs

SCOTTISH media group DC Thomson is considering outsourcing distribution of the Press and Journal and Evening Express newspapers in Aberdeen in a move which could affect 59 members of staff.

A redundancy consultation will begin with staff who work in the transport, circulation and finance departments in both Aberdeen and Inverness.

Ellis Watson, chief executive of the publishing division, said: “The cost of producing and distributing to market is ever-increasing, which is why we’ve had to make this decision to outsource, rather than to see our business decline.

“We are working with our affected staff members to ensure the best possible outcome for each individual during this difficult period.”