The proposed job losses are to involve magazine printing and book binding only and it follows an announcement to staff less than an hour ago.

Said a statement issued by the company: "DC Thomson & Co Ltd, Dundee, today announced it is proposing to close its gravure, sheet-fed printing production and book binding operations in Dundee.

"The proposal means up to 350 jobs are at risk of redundancy and the proposed closure of one of the company’s three sites in the city. No decision has yet been taken on where printing of the affected titles will take place.

"This will not affect its newspaper business. The company will continue to print The Courier, the Evening Telegraph and The Sunday Post for the Scottish market at its Kingsway premises which is also the site for its gravure printing operation. It is proposed that the company’s West Ward site in Guthrie Street would close."

A spokesman for the company is quoted, saying: “These proposed changes are necessary to ensure a strong future for the business which is proud of its heritage, its association with Dundee and the fine journalism which we produce.

“These are difficult times for the publishing industry, but our publications are still amongst the most successful in their field. However, like others, we are not immune to the economic downturn or market conditions.

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