What springs to mind when you hear the term artificial intelligence (AI)? I suspect a lot of our readers, inquisitive and interested in the world as you are, have some familiarity but perhaps — like me — have much to learn when it comes to truly understanding the nuance of AI, its capabilities, use-cases and …
North East entrepreneur Louise Thompson never dreamed she would grow up to win an innovation award for her own business. Louise, 55, found herself caring for both her parents in recent years and struggled to cope when it came to securing trained staff to help with daily chores in the home. Following her experiences, she …
Two sisters have joined forces to rescue a bridal shop from closure — thanks to some investment from mum. Hannah Preston – who was a customer of the business she will now own — and sister Lauren Taylor have handed in their notice to switch careers and help future brides-to-be in the region. Their mum, …
Nigel Coates, founder of The Business Clinic, exudes enthusiasm as he extols the virtues of a student-powered, client-focused education scheme that continues to set the standard for experiential learning. Spend time in the company of the innovative marketeer and professor and it’s immediately clear that this is a passion as much as a profession. To …
Eight artists have been shortlisted for the third North East Emerging Artist Award and invited to put their proposals before the public at Seaton Delaval Hall. Three of them will get to realise their proposals, either inside or outside the National Trust property, for display in the spring of 2025. Which of the eight are …
Apple donuts, ice cream for breakfast, chocolate cake, creamy pasta, a boatload of chickpeas and more potatoes than you can shake an organic carrot at… welcome to the world of Broccoli Mum, where huge portions of delicious nosh are the order of every day. And here’s the kicker, all of the above has helped the …
From the outside, it looks like most other bakery shops – but inside, it’s changing lives. The Brickyard Bakery shop in Middlesbrough’s Dundas Shopping Centre has been open since December and already has a loyal and growing customer base. But look closer at the outside panels and you’ll see that this is a bakery on …
Staring out towards the North Sea, from her riverside flat overlooking the Tyne, Angie Jenkison’s in reflective mood. It’s only been a few weeks since Roger Daltrey, a close friend and a source of constant inspiration, revealed to the world that he was stepping away from the fundraising mission closest to his heart. It’s still …
When Brian Aitken kindly invited me to write an occasional column for The QT, I naturally started to think about what subjects I should write about. He told me about the issues and features The QT would focus on, things that are often not covered by the traditional media whose online coverage is dictated by …
The terms “civilised” and “society” were always contested. As forged in fiery furnaces of early modern newspapers, “civilised society” usually meant white, upper middle-class and aristocratic conservative men. They were utterly convinced of the rationality of their social position and very invested in keeping it. You might find the odd remnant lurking like decaying Victorian …
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