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
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July 18, 2018
Cat ‘lucky to be alive’ after shooting in Ellon
July 17, 2018
Story of the overweight hedgehog from the north-east goes global
July 12, 2018
Inverurie fireworks cancelled amid safety fears
July 11, 2018
Budding Stonehaven tennis star to compete at Wimbledon
July 11, 2018
Fire on outskirts of Aberdeen ruled ‘suspicious’
July 10, 2018
Work on Aberdeen-Dyce railway line upgrade now over half complete
July 10, 2018
North-east mother creates fundraising challenge after son’s spinal injury
July 9, 2018
North-east charity launches fundraising bike ride
July 7, 2018
‘I’m a prisoner in my own home’ says Edna, 85, after AWPR claims her bus stop
July 6, 2018
Mearns masterpiece available to German speakers for first time since fall of Berlin Wall
July 5, 2018
Angry Ellon residents call for reduced speed limits on rural roads
July 4, 2018
VIDEO: Four arrested after break-in and car crash in north-east
July 3, 2018
New health initiative to be brought to Lonach Highland Gathering and Games
July 3, 2018
Solar power records across Scotland broken in heatwave
July 3, 2018
Inverurie Academy praised for ‘positive ethos’ amidst period of significant staff change
June 27, 2018
Councillors back plans to convert former Ellon charity shop into new café bar
June 27, 2018
Plans forge ahead for outdoor kindergarten at Haddo House
June 27, 2018
VIDEO: Key stretch of AWPR will open on Wednesday
June 26, 2018
North-east MP and councillor make joint call to address speeding concerns in Kirkton of Tough
June 26, 2018
Village petrol station stalwarts receive lifetime achievement award
June 26, 2018
AWPR contractor urges kids to stay safe during holidays
June 26, 2018
Aberdeenshire hockey club embroiled in row over pitch at Portlethen Academy
June 26, 2018
Scotland’s finest tree collections celebrated at Crathes Castle
June 20, 2018