Calum Petrie writes features about 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
Financial fears for dentistry students caught up in Covid delays
February 17, 2021
Warnings of job losses but hope ‘safety first’ approach might pay off by summer as First Minister rules out holidays over Easter
February 16, 2021
New £30m five-star hotel in Deeside moves step closer with operators in ‘advanced discussions’ about running it
February 16, 2021
Tourism body in Aberdeen promotion push as industry looks to recoup pandemic losses
February 16, 2021
RAF veteran rejoices after getting sight back during lockdown
February 16, 2021
North-east couple cook up a storm for lifeboat heroes after dramatic rescue
February 15, 2021
South African ministers have no regrets after taking up north-east positions in midst of pandemic
February 5, 2021
Plans submitted to upgrade vital power line between north-east and central Scotland
February 2, 2021
‘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