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Ella Dolphin Appointed Deputy CEO at DC Thomson

stevenbirrell — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:22:04 GMT

DC Thomson has announced the appointment of Ella Dolphin to the newly created role of Deputy CEO.

DC Thomson named sponsor and foundational partner of the National Year of Reading 2026 - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

kirstinmcgill — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:22:03 GMT

DC Thomson has been confirmed as a key sponsor and foundational partner of the National Year of Reading (NYR) 2026, the year‑long initiative led by the National Literacy Trust and supported by the Department for Education to inspire more people across the UK to read for pleasure.

Mike Tindall Guest Edits Beano for Bananaman's 45th Anniversary - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

lucydewar — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:22:02 GMT

Rugby legend, dad, and superhero prankster Mike Tindall has guest-edited a special edition of Beano to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Britain’s favourite potassium-powered hero, Bananaman.

Brightsolid and Synergi announce acquisition - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

kirstinmcgill — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:22:01 GMT

Cloud services company Brightsolid has announced its full acquisition of Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi.

Public Golf Counts: bunkered launches national campaign to protect Scotland’s municipal golf courses - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

jackcahill — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:22:00 GMT

Campaigners want to safeguard Scotland’s 51 remaining public-owned golf courses as vital local spaces that form the backbone of grassroots participation in the sport and aim to galvanise urgent public support across the country.

Beano helps welcome National Literacy Trust to Dundee - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

roryweller — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:22:00 GMT

Dennis and Gnasher joined pupils from Ss Peter & Paul RC Primary School, and Mike Stirling and Craig Graham from Beano, to help launch the Dundee Literacy Hub from the National Literacy Trust (NLT), the first in Scotland and the 18th in the UK.

Stylist group launches new insights agency - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

roryweller — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:59 GMT

The Stylist Group this week launches new dedicated insight agency: Think Stylist which will help businesses tap into the mindset of modern women.

DC Thomson becomes a supporter of the John Schofield Trust - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

kirstinmcgill — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:58 GMT

DC Thomson has become a supporter of the John Schofield Trust.

Commando Re-Release Special Edition Stories to Support Gurkha 200 - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

corporate — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:57 GMT

Commando, DC Thomson’s action and adventure compact graphic novel, is re-releasing two special edition books to support Gurkha 200.
Re-released issues of Commando’s ‘Lone Gurkha’ and ‘Gurkhas to the Rescue’ commemorate 200 years of outstanding service to the Crown by the United Kingdom’s Brigade of Gurkhas.
The Commando books will be given to guests at The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers Dinner at The Tower of London in May.
Commando Editor Calum Laird said, “While Commando is a fiction series, the stories are set against an authentic background based in solid fact. That’s a problem with Gurkha tales as their true feats are so much more astonishing than anything we could make up in fiction.”
Speaking for the Gurkhas, Captain Charlie Hardaker from 70 Gurkha Field Squadron, The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers said, “This year the Brigade of Gurkhas commemorates 200 years of outstanding service and loyalty. Gurkhas have served in every major conflict and have conducted themselves with unparalleled distinction alongside their British counterparts.
“Today, Gurkhas are renowned for their graciousness, loyalty and courage. As reserved and mild-mannered in daily life as they are fearless and tenacious in battle, they are dignified people and excellent soldiers.”
Calum Laird explains, “These stories are testament to the exceptional dedication the Gurkha brigades give to the British Army.”
‘Lone Gurkha’ tells the story of a solitary Gurkha preparing to hold off a heavy Japanese assault. He comes from a family of warriors and now it is his turn to prove that he was a worthy owner of his razor-sharp kukri. ‘Gurkhas To The Rescue’ sees idealistic Lieutenant Tom Bell framed by his treacherous C.O. for a crime he did not commit. Fortunately, his fiercely loyal Gurkha platoon are prepared to follow him anywhere to prove his innocence.
‘Gurkhas to the Rescue’ (Issue 4808) and ‘Lone Gurkha’ (Issue 4810) go on sale in store and online Thursday 7th May.
Subscribe here. http://www.commandocomics.com/print-subscription

DC Thomson appoints Lee Wilkinson as executive leader for its History business - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

jackcahill — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:56 GMT

DC Thomson has announced the appointment of Lee Wilkinson, Chief Information Officer, as the executive leader for its History business which includes the technology-driven genealogy subscription service Findmypast.