Dad’s the word!
Stokey’s local shops have got everything you need for original, thoughtful Father’s Day gifts, experiences and cards. From 3D printed...
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Stoke Newington News
We hope these articles, written by a local journalist, will inform, entertain and help you get to know some of the characters making Stoke Newington so special.
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n16traders
- May 25
- 1 min
Food bank appeals for volunteers
Could you spare a few hours each week to volunteer with Hackney Foodbank? The charity urgently needs more helpers to help distribute...
Jenna Fansa
- May 22
- 2 min
Spectacular line up of talent this Stokey Lit Fest
Comedian Rob Delaney, award-winning author Gary Younge and former Loaded Editor James Brown are among those appearing at this year’s...
Jenna Fansa
- May 19
- 1 min
New centre for families launches this weekend
A new on-demand creche complete with indoor play area, craft corner and water-play feature launches in Stokey this weekend. KindHaus will...
Jenna Fansa
- May 12
- 1 min
Meat’s chicken recipe a hit on Simon Mayo show
Stoke Newington’s Meat butchers starred on Simon Mayo’s Greatest Hits Radio show this week. Armed with a copy of local butcher Paul...
Jenna Fansa
- May 9
- 3 min
Meet the stained-glass artist commissioned by Damien Hirst
Stained-glass artist Richard Paton has worked for celebrity clients including artist Damien Hirst and singer Shakin’ Stevens and is one...
Jenna Fansa
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Stone Age Stokey
Rewind 300,000 years and Stoke Newington resembled an African savannah – rhinos and mammoths roamed and so did elephants taller than...
Jenna Fansa
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Organic, sustainable and 20 years old!
The UK’s only fully organic food market is celebrating 20 years in Stoke Newington this May. Launched by entrepreneurial campaigner Julie...
Jenna Fansa
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Two decades of Shine on Church St
Shine Holistic recently celebrated 20 years on Church Street. As founder Carla Octigan reflects on this milestone moment, it was Brexit...
Jenna Fansa
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Swap Shop to help fund new church roof
A community swap shop is being organised in Stoke Newington to help raise funds for a new roof at St Mary’s Church. The event takes place...
n16traders
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Council accused of “steamrolling” traders with new market
Traders in Stoke Newington say Hackney Council has rushed into launching a new market with little care for how it will impact shops and...
Jenna Fansa
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Mother’s Day Stokey-style
There’s no need to leave Stoke Newington this Mother’s Day – our brilliant restaurants and shops have got you covered. By shopping local...
Jenna Fansa
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Anna Barbauld – a radical local author
This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the life of Stoke Newington legend Anna Laetitia Barbauld, a poet and children’s author...
Jenna Fansa
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Turkish locals issue urgent plea for help
For years Gizem Ergisi has managed the Bouverie Road branch of Safedale Pharmacy. Now she’s appealing to the Stoke Newington community...
Jenna Fansa
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Valentine’s Stokey-Style
If love is in the air this Valentine’s, shopping local is the sure-fire way to make a unique and meaningful gesture. We know this day can...
Jenna Fansa
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Emergency appeal for businesses impacted by building collapse
An emergency appeal has been set up to support small businesses forced to close due to a partial building collapse on Stoke Newington...
Jenna Fansa
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Hopes for a summer opening for Abney Park’s new cafe
Work at Abney Park is progressing at pace with a new café and community workshops expected to open this summer. Businesses and artisans...
Jenna Fansa
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Lucky escape for builders, traders and shoppers as building partly collapses
A Stoke Newington trader had a narrow escape when the front of a building on Stoke Newington High Street collapsed this morning. May Linn...
Jenna Fansa
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Stokey businesses unite for ground-breaking year of change
Businesses in Stoke Newington have spent the past year pulling out all the stops to increase footfall with a new website and thriving...
Jenna Fansa
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Vegan Stoke Newington
If you’re giving Veganuary a go, Stoke Newington has brilliant cafés and restaurants which offer full flavour without the meat or dairy!...
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