PEOPLE who can teach Teeline shorthand are being sought by a North-East college.

Darlington College of Technology is looking for a lecturer to teach journalists, who have to learn shorthand to the speed of 100 words per minute to cover court cases and council meetings.

Teachers of Teeline are in short supply because, these days, there is less need for secretaries to take shorthand notes with a pad and pencil.

Anyone who can teach Teeline is asked to apply for an application form by ringing (01325) 503221 and quoting job vacancy number 00-1/106ne.