Signs of the Times (magazine) Department of the SAU. "Signs" is published on a bi-monthly basis in South Africa. All three publications collaborate on articles, layout and editorial policy. "Signs of the Times" was first published on June 4, 1874 by James White as a weekly newspaper, making it one of the longest running, continuously published, religious subscription magazines. (A Millerite magazine of the same name had been published earlier). "Signs" was significant in the founding of Pacific Press. Until April 1984 another magazine These Times was published for distribution east of the Mississippi River while Signs was distributed west of the Mississippi River. The
Metro (British newspaper) considering launching free newspapers in the UK which could be a commercial threat to DMGT's businesses. DMGT subsequently launched "Metro", using the same name as Metro International's publications but with a different logo on Tuesday March 16 1999. This UK version of "Metro" had no relation to Metro International or its sister newspapers in other countries. "Metro" was launched initially as a London-only newspaper with an original print run of 85,000 copies, which were distributed via dedicated bins in London Underground stations. The newspaper was produced at DMGT's printworks and office complex at Surrey Quays in south east London, away