As part of our ongoing Write Now initiative, 16-year-old Aanya Apte, who will be going into Year 12 at St Albans High School for Girls, takes a look at the race for the White House.She said: “I really wanted to write this article as I am very interested in politics,...
In the modern age, we have many areas of study across secondary school, sixth form and university. However, some are valued more highly in our society than others. A common pattern in this is with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects being valued higher than subjects such as arts...
I was lucky enough to be able to interview Robin Simpson who stars in Sense and Sensibility at the Roman Theatre. I began by asking him about his background as a performer and where his passion began. He revealed that he had only really considered acting at A-level, when he took...
Most children in the United Kingdom have heard these words at least once in their lifetime! I will explain to you if this quote is true from my perspective as a 12-year old. Is gaming bad for children’s mental health? Why do many parents believe that gaming is a negative activity for...
Mercer & Hole is a chartered accountancy firm rooted in St Albans, with origins dating back to 1905. Since then, the firm has grown into four locations across the south east, with a team of over 250 people and an international presence. The St Albans office offers a full range of...
In 1974, a couple (Ray and Meg Bousfield) living in Beechwood Avenue decided to help a neighbour who was frustrated by the fact that his sight loss left him unable to keep up with what was happening in his local community by reading the local newspaper. So they decided to...
Have you ever felt ignored, patronised or angry because your opinion wasn’t valued due to your age? Do you think you have something worthwhile to say about the issues which matter to you? Do you want to be heard? The St Albans Times wants to give you that opportunity. We believe...
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