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
AFC Community Trust feeds hundreds of vulnerable kids struggling through lockdown
May 13, 2020
Raffle to support vulnerable women during lockdown raises £5,000 in first week
May 12, 2020
Debate Night show to devote episodes to concerns of north and north-east residents
May 12, 2020
Community groups receive more than £500,000 to fight impact of Covid-19
May 12, 2020
Charity warns lockdown anxiety is ‘multiplied exponentially’ for cancer sufferers
May 12, 2020
Aberdeen City Council highlights work of local heroes who have provided ‘a real tonic in these uncertain times’
May 11, 2020
North-east homeless charity hails ‘enormous’ support during lockdown
May 7, 2020
Big-hearted schoolboy starts ’12 in 12 days’ challenge to represent an NHS worker’s 12-hour shift
May 7, 2020
Aberdeen charity wants people to spring clean wardrobes for homeless
May 6, 2020
Hundreds of Scouts from across Aberdeen take part in virtual ‘lockdown camp’
May 6, 2020
Aberdeen businesses form ‘digital high street’ to ease pandemic cashflow problems
May 5, 2020
World-famous astronaut Tim Peake to speak to Scots schoolkids
May 5, 2020
Aberdeen researchers suggest possible breakthrough in Covid-19 treatment
May 5, 2020
More than £13m given to Aberdeen businesses to help them through pandemic
May 4, 2020
All post offices forced to close due to pandemic to reopen in ‘coming weeks’
April 29, 2020
Beano tries to raise lockdown spirits with search for funniest family
April 29, 2020
Community groups and charities given lottery lifeline amidst coronavirus battle
April 28, 2020
Cigarettes stolen as village shop is targeted in smash and grab raid
April 27, 2020
West End musical smash set for Granite City premiere
April 27, 2020
Banff Academy teachers go ‘above and beyond’ in making more than 1,000 face masks
April 27, 2020
North-east garage owner fears for business after being declined Covid-19 grant
April 23, 2020
Tackling domestic violence ‘more important than ever’ as Shire council commits to further efforts to combat problem
April 22, 2020
North-east teacher reprimanded after causing three pupils to fail course
April 22, 2020
Popular public farm near Aberdeen at risk due to collapse in donations
April 21, 2020