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Jenna Fansa
12 hours ago3 min read
Iconic bakery reflects on 22 years in Church St
“Making people happy with something delicious we’ve just made is the best job ever.” Spence Bakery
n16traders
Jan 313 min read
Three decades of learning for well-travelled jeweller
Most years jeweller Roger Taylor travels to Thailand to buy precious stones and tools and to Poland for amber. The founder of Metal Crumble
n16traders
Jan 242 min read
Two Dragons get behind Stokey’s Dot Dot
Dot Dot has bagged two dragons to take their Stoke Newington grab-and-go bubble tea business to the next level.
Jenna Fansa
Dec 8, 20244 min read
Have yourself a Merry Stokey Christmas - the ultimate gift guide
Your guide to Christmas shopping in Stoke Newinton
n16traders
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Meet the team behind Stokey’s new fish and chip restaurant
Cousins Kas and Inan have put everything they have into Cod & Brew – Stoke Newington’s new fish and chip shop. For weeks, they’ve been...
Jenna Fansa
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Stunning Christmas Market back for its tenth year (Saturday November 30th)
A Christmas market launched to raise funds for St Mary’s Church has been running in Stoke Newington for a decade.
Jenna Fansa
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Stokey Winter Fest is coming soon!
A Winter Festival is coming to Stokey, with a free Santa’s Grotto, Festive Jigsaw Trail, live music, workshops and more.
n16traders
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Spooktacular Trick or Eat trail for Hackney Foodbank
The Trick or Eat Halloween trail takes place in Stoke Newington on October 31st - collecting vital supplies for Hackney Foodbank
Jenna Fansa
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Comings and goings in Stokey
Changes are afoot in Stoke Newington as several popular stores and restaurants shut-up-shop and a range of new businesses arrive. ...
Jenna Fansa
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Tributes to man who helped keep Stokey local
Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Nick Perry, a passionate campaigner who spearheaded the Stokey Local Campaign.
n16traders
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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. ...
n16traders
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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 14, 20242 min read
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 31, 20242 min read
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 27, 20241 min read
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 16, 20243 min read
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 16, 20243 min read
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 14, 20242 min read
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 3, 20242 min read
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 24, 20242 min read
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
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