Staff at the magazine which employs almost a dozen people, were told on Monday that publication of the title was being suspended because of financial difficulties.

However, it is understood that yesterday, Michael Huckerby, the original owner and founder of the title, was retaking control of the magazine, together with the senior publishing staff. It is believed that the title itself is not loss-making.  

Huckerby had sold the title to BBDM in April 2006 under a licensing arrangement.  

Editor Natalie Quinn and ad director Beverley Paul will join the new management team.

BBDM managing director Ben Bradshaw will no longer have any interest in the publication.

Natalie Quinn

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Comments (14)

1  By Stuart Parker , on 16-05-2007 09:34 Sorry to hear of MM’s demise.   I am not surprised, many ‘glossy’ mags have tried and failed in the city.   Too many small publishers get high on perfect bound, poor but flash editorial, high page rates and inflated distribution – City Life was the best read arts mag in the city but sold very few copies.  A free, cheap ad rate, A5 fortnightly with listing is the answer…anybody got a deep pocket? Report

3  By Stuart Parker , on 16-05-2007 14:08 Did I say loosing money? Report