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Reporter's notes confiscated during trial
Apology due after usher takes notebook to keep a record of journalist's shorthand

'Shorthand skills remain vital for the modern newsroom' - trainer
100wpm could prove to be "the toughest exam of their lives"

Reporter given 12 hours to present notes to court
The importance of keeping shorthand notes clear and easy to find has been highlighted

Journalism focus for new Teeline textbook
A textbook has been written specifically for journalists by a Darlington College of Technology shorthand teacher

Cream of student journalism is rewarded

100 per cent at 120wpm? Wow!
A trainee journalist with Darlington College of Technology won top honours in shorthand