WE shared the news that a sandwich shop celebrating 12 years of business was nominated Trader of the Week.

Top Nosh, owned by Karen Robinson, has been based at Haugh Lane Industrial Estate in Hexham since it opened in 2012.

The business offers a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches, salad boxes, boxed meals and daily specials.

It was nominated for Trader by several readers including Paul Robbie and Facebook page The Vintage Hub.

Here's what readers said.

Cheryl May Alexander said: "Amazing well done," and North Tyne Youth's Facebook page said: "Karen has been so kind to us, we're really grateful for all she's done."

Beryl Steel said: "Dedication, well done Karen."

Lynne Newton said: "Used Karen a few times for family gatherings, well done," while Derek Sim added: "It's called 'Top Nosh' for a reason, great fresh food, excellent service, always a laugh going on when you go in. Well done Karen."

Gillian Inglis said: "Well done Karen, you work so hard, very well deserved."

Many other readers including Georgina Sempers, Kristina Westray, Alison Cessford, Joanne Lally and Lynne Robbie also congratulated Karen for being nominated Trader of the Week.