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2 weeks ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | Lindsay Bruce
Dad-of-two Kev Clarke from Bridge of Don was just 37 when he became one of many to die during the pandemic, with ‘Covid’ written on his death certificate. But behind every statistic is a story of love and loss, and sanitised grief amid pandemic restrictions. Today – on what would have been his 41st birthday – his family has spoken of a man with a heart of gold, “the best daddy” and a soul mate whose loss is still painfully felt each day.
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3 weeks ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | Lindsay Bruce
The family of Norman “Nommie” Robertson have paid tribute to the 86-year-old former Strichen United player-manager who led his club from the fourth to first divisions, claiming more cups than they could carry along the way. The 86-year-old grandfather from Sandhaven who worked in Doig Springs most of his career, played alongside his brothers in multiple north-east football sides. Football was in the Robertson bloodNorman Roberston was born on October 24 1938 in Quarryburn, Rosehearty.
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3 weeks ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | Lindsay Bruce
Portlethen mum Angie Wright was widowed in her 30s when her husband died in a car accident. She then watched the same devastating grief repeat for her daughter and baby grandchildren when her son-in-law died in the pandemic. So when she saw a P&J Facebook post asking for our readers’ perspectives on Mother’s Day, she immediately got in touch to share her story and experiences.
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3 weeks ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | Lindsay Bruce
Foveran, Aberdeenshire. Mums waddle around uncomfortably. Babies adjust to life on the outside. And anxious “family” members await news of safe arrivals. But if this sounds like a typical scene from a hospital ward, you’d be mistaken. Welcome to calving season at Aikenshill Highlands Farm where the bouncing bovine babies weigh in at 35kgs and you need an offroad vehicle and a pair of wellies to visit the mooternity ward.
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3 weeks ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | Lindsay Bruce
Fancy trying your hand – or foot – at conquering some of Scotland’s finest hills? Then look no further than Moray. Whether you are an absolute novice or a seasoned climber we’ve asked some of Scotland’s hardcore hillwalkers and mountain maestros to get you out and about in the stunning scenery we get to call home. Read on for starting points, top tips, what to take and where else to explore in magnificent Moray. Before you get going into ‘Scotland’s best hills’…Ready? Let’s go.
Journalists covering the same region
Moira Kerr
Journalist at Freelance
Moira Kerr primarily covers news in the Highlands region of Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around Fort William and Oban.
James McEnaney
Freelance Journalist at The Herald (Scotland)
James McEnaney primarily covers news in the Central Belt region of Scotland, including areas around Glasgow and surrounding towns.
Garrett Stell
Education Writer at Freelance
Education Correspondent at The Herald (Scotland)
Garrett Stell primarily covers news in the Inner Hebrides region of Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around the islands and the west coast.
Michael Russell
Journalist and Writer at West Highland Free Press
Michael Russell primarily covers news in the Scottish Highlands, including locations such as Inverness and the Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Gordon Neish
Writer at Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard
Gordon Neish primarily covers news in the Inner Hebrides region, Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around the islands of Mull and Iona.
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