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.

Have yourself a Merry Stokey Christmas - the ultimate gift guide

Jenna Fansa

Dec 84 min read

Have yourself a Merry Stokey Christmas - the ultimate gift guide

Your guide to Christmas shopping in Stoke Newinton

Meet the team behind Stokey’s new fish and chip restaurant

n16traders

Nov 282 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...

Stunning Christmas Market back for its tenth year (Saturday November 30th)

Jenna Fansa

Nov 262 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 222 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.

Spooktacular Trick or Eat trail for Hackney Foodbank

n16traders

Oct 182 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 152 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. ...

Tributes to man who helped keep Stokey local

Jenna Fansa

Oct 152 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.

Independent estate agency pledges to double food bank donations

n16traders

Oct 92 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. ...

One of UK’s oldest schools threatened with closure

n16traders

Oct 92 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...

Putting Stokey’s creatives on the map - London Design Festival

Jenna Fansa

Sep 142 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 312 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 271 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...

Restaurateur Atique looks back at 44 years in Stokey

Jenna Fansa

Jul 163 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.

Meet the couple behind the new Abney Park Cafe

Jenna Fansa

Jul 163 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.

Bag a bargain in Stokey’s online auction

Jenna Fansa

Jun 142 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...

Local stars headlining gala night in Stokey

Jenna Fansa

Jun 32 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,...

Stars line up for Stokey Literary Festival

Jenna Fansa

May 242 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

Introducing Hackney’s first History Festival

Jenna Fansa

Apr 242 min read

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...

Renegade Monk and Rebel Nun head for Stokey

Jenna Fansa

Apr 102 min read

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...

215 Hackney: the story behind the kindness

n16traders

Mar 192 min read

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...