Nicholson Butchers in Whitley Bay has picked up three Gold Awards at The Smithfield Awards.
The Q Guild of Butchers event recognises some of the best butchers in the country. Nicholson picked up gold in three categories – for its Mexican chicken, Lincolnshire sausage and garlic and fennel porchetta. The team also collected silver for their steak and ale pies and black pudding and coriander sausage.
Nicholson Butchers, Park View Whitley Bay, NE26 3QN, tel 0191 252 5250, www.nicholsonsbutchers.co.uk