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Jenna Fansa
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Talented schoolboy guitarist steps up for food bank
Julian Babitz is preparing to perform in aid of Hackney Foodbank. As 12-year-old Julian Hillel Babitz prepares for his Grade Eight guitar...
Jenna Fansa
Sep 15, 20232 min read
One Last Show for artists set for eviction from Stoke Newington Library
A group of local artists are holding their last open studios and exhibition from their Stoke Newington studios this month. After 20 years...
n16traders
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Milestone moment as London Design Festival launches Hackney District
For the first time in its 21-year history, the London Design Festival is coming to Hackney. The event, which takes place from September...
Jenna Fansa
Sep 11, 20233 min read
How 20 years of Earlybird shaped family life
Two decades ago, fresh out of university Heidi and Dom Early launched a card stall in Spitalfields Market. In those days Dom was also the...
Jenna Fansa
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Meet the Stokey couple selling knives made by Japanese masters
Tom Saunders is a self-confessed geek. As a former chef he became a collector of Japanese knives and, when he met his partner Helen...
Jenna Fansa
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Plea for help after fire guts Purple Punk Potter’s studio
A Crowd-funder has been launched to help a Stoke Newington potter whose studio was gutted by fire. Lesley McShea, known locally as the...
Jenna Fansa
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Meet the mumpreneurs bringing authentic bubble tea to Stokey
Stoke Newington’s bubble tea shop Dot Dot was born out of a beautiful friendship between two local mums, both with Hong Kong heritage....
Jenna Fansa
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Sonora TaquerÃa opens to critical acclaim in Stokey
The long-awaited Sonora TaquerÃa threw open its doors in Stoke Newington this summer and you’re in for a treat. This fast casual Mexican...
Jenna Fansa
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Summer in Stokey
If you’re opting for a staycation in Stokey this summer, you won’t be disappointed. Whether you fancy a spot of wild swimming, a picnic...
Jenna Fansa
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Future’s bright for charity thanks to Stokey Energy
A group from Stoke Newington dedicated to making the area more carbon neutral has saved the day for a local outdoor-pursuits charity....
Jenna Fansa
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Everyday Sunshine street-party to boost food bank
Everyday Sunshine is hosting the mother of all street parties in Stokey this summer with live bands, comedy and a collection for Hackney...
Jenna Fansa
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Dad’s the word!
Stokey’s local shops have got everything you need for original, thoughtful Father’s Day gifts, experiences and cards. From 3D printed...
n16traders
May 25, 20231 min read
Food bank appeals for volunteers
Could you spare a few hours each week to volunteer with Hackney Foodbank? The charity urgently needs more helpers to help distribute...
Jenna Fansa
May 22, 20232 min read
Spectacular line up of talent this Stokey Lit Fest
Comedian Rob Delaney, award-winning author Gary Younge and former Loaded Editor James Brown are among those appearing at this year’s...
Jenna Fansa
May 19, 20231 min read
New centre for families launches this weekend
A new on-demand creche complete with indoor play area, craft corner and water-play feature launches in Stokey this weekend. KindHaus will...
Jenna Fansa
May 12, 20231 min read
Meat’s chicken recipe a hit on Simon Mayo show
Stoke Newington’s Meat butchers starred on Simon Mayo’s Greatest Hits Radio show this week. Armed with a copy of local butcher Paul...
Jenna Fansa
May 9, 20233 min read
Meet the stained-glass artist commissioned by Damien Hirst
Stained-glass artist Richard Paton has worked for celebrity clients including artist Damien Hirst and singer Shakin’ Stevens and is one...
Jenna Fansa
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Stone Age Stokey
Rewind 300,000 years and Stoke Newington resembled an African savannah – rhinos and mammoths roamed and so did elephants taller than...
Jenna Fansa
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Organic, sustainable and 20 years old!
The UK’s only fully organic food market is celebrating 20 years in Stoke Newington this May. Launched by entrepreneurial campaigner Julie...
Jenna Fansa
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Two decades of Shine on Church St
Shine Holistic recently celebrated 20 years on Church Street. As founder Carla Octigan reflects on this milestone moment, it was Brexit...
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