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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
Feb 2, 20232 min read


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 30, 20233 min read


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 27, 20232 min read


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 24, 20232 min read


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!...
Jenna Fansa
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Local Thai restaurant crowned Best in UK
A Thai restaurant in Stoke Newington has been crowned the Best in the UK at the Euro Curry Awards. Yum Yum Thai, which has been serving...
Jenna Fansa
Dec 23, 20221 min read


10 ways to help in Stokey this Christmas
If you’re looking for local projects helping people experiencing tough times this Christmas, we’ve got some ideas! Food banks, baby...
Jenna Fansa
Dec 12, 20223 min read


Two Stokey shops scoop top national awards
The top awards in Holly Tucker’s national small business competition have gone to two Stoke Newington businesses. Homeware and lifestyle...
Jenna Fansa
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Pick of the best Christmas gifts in Stokey
We’ve been browsing Stokey’s brilliant independent shops to bring some gift inspiration for those who want to do things a little...
Jenna Fansa
Dec 8, 20226 min read


Knitting and nattering - the small business with a big impact in Stokey
When former documentary maker May Linn Bang ('Maya') first moved from Norway to the UK there were just three knitting shops in London....
Jenna Fansa
Dec 8, 20222 min read


Star procession and late night shopping
Stars handmade by traders and schoolchildren will light up the streets of Stoke Newington this festive season. Local traders behind the...
n16traders
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Best roasts in Stoke Newington
Crunchy crackling, crispy potatoes, tender meat (or nut-roast!), light tasty Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy – are you...
Jenna Fansa
Nov 23, 20224 min read


Festive events in Stokey
From a stunning lantern procession to wreath-making workshops and festive concerts, Stokey is getting its sparkle on this Christmas....
Jenna Fansa
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Good Things without the wait as bagel deli opens in Stokey
The chefs at a new bagel restaurant and deli in Stokey have learnt from the world’s best. Launched by The Good Egg team, the Good Things...
Jenna Fansa
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Cutting-edge training for young people at Stokey design shop
A new design-led store has arrived on Church Street and it’s running after school clubs for young people from local state schools. Store...
Jenna Fansa
Oct 21, 20222 min read


King Charles III and Camilla in Stoke Newington
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, brought traffic to a brief standstill in Stoke Newington this week. Accompanied by a full...
Jenna Fansa
Oct 18, 20221 min read


Lighting Stokey with Stars this winter
Star lanterns made by traders and the community will light up Stoke Newington this winter. Primary school children, traders and the...
Jenna Fansa
Oct 15, 20222 min read


Dust off your fangs for Stoke Newington’s Halloween Trail
Dig out your spookiest fancy dress, grab some food to donate and join Stoke Newington’s legendary Trick or Eat Halloween Trail. Dozens of...
n16traders
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Gentle giant, Motown man and Mod: tributes to a loved Stokey trader
Tributes have been paid to Asaf Rifat, the owner of Stoke Newington’s oldest shop, who has died at the age of 76. When he wasn’t helping...
Jenna Fansa
Sep 28, 20223 min read


Destination Stoke Newington for sustainable shopping
It’s Second-hand September and, with two new Stoke Newington stores selling beautiful pre-loved clothes, this is fast becoming a...
Jenna Fansa
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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