The Sunday Times Magazine The Sunday Times Magazine The Sunday Times Magazine is a magazine included with "The Sunday Times". In 1962 it became the first colour supplement to be published as a supplement to a UK newspaper, and its arrival "broke the mould of weekend newspaper publishing". The magazine has in-depth journalism, high-quality photography and an extensive range of subject matter. It has had many famous contributors, including international authors, photographers and artists. The first edition of "The Sunday Times Colour Section" was published on 4 February 1962, and included some significant harbingers of the Swinging Sixties. These included 11 photographs on 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