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News & Star sportsman takes on ice rink challenge
Reporter slips up as he takes to the ice with a brush and stone to emulate Olympic stars
News in brief
Plus: University hosts open day for budding women sports writers – and more news in brief
Massage in work time to relieve the stress for reporter Jones
Writer unwinds with the help of some ‘stillpoint’ therapy
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Plus: Claims journalists work an hour of unpaid overtime every day – and more news in brief
City's nightspots take action on drugs after Mail exposé
Testing kits to be given to pubs and clubs as paper finds evidence of widespread cocaine use
MPs call on newspaper bosses to invest in quality journalism
Early Day Motion tabled to express “grave concern” at industry job losses
Sporting theme for Local Newspaper Week
Week of celebrations will offer chance to promote community sport as well as role of regional press
Pledge on trains follows fortnight of pressure from the Echo
Welsh trains boss faced tough questioning from readers during forum organised by paper
Newspaper's investigation team finds cocaine in eight venues
Reporting team heads to city’s bars and clubs to test for danger drug
'Test the reporter': Observer man sits Mensa test
The high IQ society Mensa is celebrating its diamond anniversary – but how clever do you have to be to join? Sutton Coldfield Observer reporter Michael Beardmore managed to put enough letters in the right order to write his name
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Plus: Google man talks to Newspaper Society, and more regional press news in brief
Journalists and police draw up new crime scene guidelines
Nine-point guidance aims to help police and press work better together
Burning desire for a story keeps fire walking reporter on her toes
Mind over matter for journalist who walked barefoot over burning embers
Journal editor Mary says farewell after six years in the hot seat
“Well-earned retirement” for journalist who took a campaigning stance
Councillor barred from vote after letter to the editor
Published letter demonstrated “pre-determined views” – claim