Stoke Newington News

Hackney will star in London’s spectacular New Year’s Day Parade for the first time in more than 20 years, thanks to a Stoke Newington optician.

"While so many children are excitedly writing their letters to Santa, thousands in North and East London are experiencing high levels of deprivation."

From carol services and Christmas markets to panto at the Tower Theatre – there’s a whole heap of specialness on the menu here.

Heidi and Hannah It’s a dream come true for Earlybird Manager Hannah Sharman as she prepares to buy the store from Heidi and Dom Early.   The couple are handing on the keys to their award-winning card shop after 22 years on Church St and they were determined the business go to someone who shared their community values.   Heidi said: “This has been a massive decision for us but one that feels absolutely right. Over the last four years, Hannah has worked closely with us to deve

Stokey’s Winter Fest is back and it’s better than ever with a Santa’s Grotto, a jigsaw trail, live music and crafts.   Organised by Stoke Newington Business Association , the event takes place on Saturday November 29 th  from 10am till 4pm.    Heidi Early, Chair of Stoke Newington Business Association, said: “We’re pulling out all the stops to make this community event sparkle. Little visitors to the grotto at Location Location can meet Santa and take home a special gift and

A musical café in Stoke Newington is on a mission to make the arts affordable to all and to bring people from all backgrounds together.

Lei Yang grew up in poverty during China’s Cultural Revolution. Her parents, both doctors, had lost everything – her father having been made to work in the mines.  Aged just 21 she married, moved to the UK, studied fashion and began to sell Chinese antiques at the market.

Around 50 shops, cafes and homes are joining Hackney’s Trick or Eat trail this Halloween to show their support for Hackney Foodbank.

“The halo of having your wedding local stays afterwards. Every time we go to Clissold Park or pass the Londesborough, we get this warm fuzzy feeling – we wouldn’t have that if we’d got married somewhere out in the country."

The London Design Festival is coming to Stoke Newington and Dalston this September and it’s a wonderful opportunity to discover local creatives.

Comedian and TV presenter Alex Zane is preparing to launch a new weekly comedy night in Stokey – with some of the country’s top names.

Earlybird Cards in Stoke Newington has been crowned London’s Best Independent Greetings Card Retailer.

It’s with a heavy heart that Maryna Fontenoy is closing Beaucatcher after 23 years on Church Street.

A decade ago, Holly Wilson ditched her career in fashion and invested her savings into a cookware shop on Stoke Newington Church Street.

A sharp drop in Business Rate relief is the latest in a string of financial blows to leave Stoke Newington’s shops and businesses...

Scaffolding collapse on Stoke Newington Church St. Pic by local traders. Traders in Stoke Newington say it’s a miracle no one was...

An egg-ceptionally good Spring Trail is coming to Stoke Newington this April.

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday (March 30th) and the mums at Stoke Newington’s independent businesses have pulled together some brilliant opti

“Making people happy with something delicious we’ve just made is the best job ever.” Spence Bakery

Most years jeweller Roger Taylor travels to Thailand to buy precious stones and tools and to Poland for amber.  The founder of Metal Crumble