Calum Petrie is a feature writer, specialising in schools, education, and family matters. He has been a journalist with the Press & Journal since 2018. A father of three, Calum is very much in the children 'bubble', and with kids at secondary, primary and nursery, has all bases covered when it comes to the education system in Scotland. Email calum.petrie@pressandjournal.co.uk to get in touch
‘Cautious optimism’ as Covid cases fall by more than half in Aberdeen
February 2, 2021
North-east meat firm workers ‘dread’ coming to work as new Covid cases confirmed
January 27, 2021
Controversial golf course plans could be back on as campaign group calls refusal ‘grave disservice’ to area
January 26, 2021
Home-schooling parents receive helping hand from Aberdeen FC
January 25, 2021
North-east boy who lost sight after brain tumour receives award for ‘great courage and endurance’
January 20, 2021
Schoolkids join drive to tackle pollution ‘poison’
January 19, 2021
200-year-old cathedral visited by John F Kennedy could shut for good
January 13, 2021
Church leaders pile pressure on Sturgeon to lift public worship ban
January 13, 2021
Broadcasting legend Robbie Shepherd recovers after being injured in fall
January 12, 2021
The search for meaning: Church ministers report surge in interest in faith amid pandemic
December 30, 2020
Quick-thinking Scout honoured for saving family home from burning to the ground
December 18, 2020
Aberdeen Covid-19 Emergency Appeal raises half a million pounds in six months, helping thousands
December 14, 2020
‘Increased risk of infection’ at Covid-hit care home criticised for dirty bath and poor mask-wearing
December 14, 2020
Cult US actress who found worldwide fame in Australia dies aged 81
November 30, 2020
Aberdeen schoolboy’s artwork paying tribute to NHS heroes to feature on buses across country
November 25, 2020
Tributes paid to Aberdeen guesthouse owner whose rich life included stint in the Royal Navy
November 25, 2020
Blind and deaf people to get help in navigating new benefits system
November 24, 2020
Ancient Aberdeen cathedral receives £10,000 after topping popularity contest
November 23, 2020
Aberdeen foodbank raises more than £11,000 through £2 a day eating challenge
November 23, 2020
North-east man ‘sickened’ by conviction after rifle found in his home following fire
November 18, 2020
Beano launches first ever comic for grown-ups in effort to keep spirits up after tough year
November 18, 2020
Auction for railway enthusiasts raises more than £40,000 for suicide prevention charity
November 17, 2020
Hutton Institute responds to ecological impact of Covid-19 by developing environmentally friendly PPE
November 11, 2020
Aberdeenshire Council pledges to get tough on fly-tippers after Garioch upsurge
November 9, 2020