Independent estate agency pledges to double food bank donations
An independent estate agency is matching all food donations for Hackney Foodbank dropped at its Stoke Newington offices indefinitely. Â ...
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4 days ago2 min
One of UK’s oldest schools threatened with closure
A campaign has been launched to save a historic Stoke Newington primary school from closure. St Mary’s Primary, bordered by Stoke...
Jenna Fansa
Sep 142 min
Putting Stokey’s creatives on the map - London Design Festival
Pick up a map and dust off your walking shoes – an international design festival is coming to Stoke Newington this September.  Among...
Jenna Fansa
Aug 312 min
Popular empanaderia coming to Stokey
An Argentinian shop serving empanadas is preparing to open on Stoke Newington Church Street.
De Nadas is opening its third
Jenna Fansa
Jul 271 min
Abney Park reopening party
A reopening party is being held today to celebrate the completion of the Abney Park restoration project. The £5 million project, funded...
Jenna Fansa
Jul 163 min
Restaurateur Atique looks back at 44 years in Stokey
Atique Choudhury was just 17 when he and his mum joined forces to launch a restaurant in Stoke Newington.
Jenna Fansa
Jul 163 min
Meet the couple behind the new Abney Park Cafe
A new café has just launched in Abney Park and, for the couple running it, it’s a dream come true.
Jenna Fansa
Jun 142 min
Bag a bargain in Stokey’s online auction
From football tickets to delicious meals in local restaurants, businesses in Stokey have pulled out all the stops with their online...
Jenna Fansa
Jun 32 min
Local stars headlining gala night in Stokey
Comedian Rob Deering and legendary poet Tim Wells are headlining Stoke Newington’s Fabulous FUNdraiser on Friday June 21st. The event,...
Jenna Fansa
May 242 min
Stars line up for Stokey Literary Festival
Paloma Faith, Laura Dockrill, Andi Oliver, Caitlin Moran and The Guardian’s John Crace are among those appearing at this year’s Stoke Newing
Jenna Fansa
Apr 242 min
Introducing Hackney’s first History Festival
Passionate local historians are joining forces this May to launch the first Hackney History Festival. The event, which takes place from...
Jenna Fansa
Apr 102 min
Renegade Monk and Rebel Nun head for Stokey
Award-winning organic cheeses are joining the line-up at Stoke Newington’s Farmers’ Market. The new stall, run by the Organic...
n16traders
Mar 192 min
215 Hackney: the story behind the kindness
Giving back to the community is an intrinsic part of life for the team at 215 Hackney. The café on Stoke Newington High St recently...
Jenna Fansa
Mar 193 min
Hub sisters shut up shop after 22 years on Church St
It’s the end of an era for sisters Georgie and Lou as they close the doors to Hub and hand the keys to a former employee. After 22 years...
Jenna Fansa
Mar 32 min
Stokey fruit and veg company transforming school meals
School meals at a Stoke Newington primary school have become a whole lot greener thanks to a partnership with Growing Communities....
Jenna Fansa
Feb 263 min
Shop Local with our Mother’s Day Edit
Looking for local inspiration this Mother’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re buying for a new mum, an older one or a mother...
Jenna Fansa
Feb 193 min
A historical look at Stoke Newington Station as ‘ginger’ line turns maroon
In the late 1800s steam trains used to run through Stoke Newington and the station had a bookshop, waiting rooms and even a milk-churn...
Jenna Fansa
Feb 52 min
Fresh start for Purple Punk Potter
Purple Punk Potter Lesley McShea is enjoying a fresh start back in her studio after students and the community rallied following a...
Jenna Fansa
Feb 53 min
Italian food business marks 50 years in Stokey
Italian deli Gallo Nero recently celebrated 35 years in Stoke Newington High St. But this family-owned business first started in the...
Jenna Fansa
Jan 292 min
Stokey’s markets draw a huge crowdÂ
Moochers in search of the unique and unusual need look no further than Stoke Newington’s market scene. Thousands of people recently...
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