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.

Jenna Fansa

Mar 7, 20232 min read

Anna Barbauld – a radical local author

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the life of Stoke Newington legend Anna Laetitia Barbauld, a poet and children’s author...

Turkish locals issue urgent plea for help

Jenna Fansa

Feb 8, 20233 min read

Turkish locals issue urgent plea for help

For years Gizem Ergisi has managed the Bouverie Road branch of Safedale Pharmacy. Now she’s appealing to the Stoke Newington community...

Jenna Fansa

Feb 6, 20233 min read

Valentine’s Stokey-Style

If love is in the air this Valentine’s, shopping local is the sure-fire way to make a unique and meaningful gesture. We know this day can...

Emergency appeal for businesses impacted by building collapse

Jenna Fansa

Feb 2, 20232 min read

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...

Hopes for a summer opening for Abney Park’s new cafe

Jenna Fansa

Jan 30, 20233 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...

Lucky escape for builders, traders and shoppers as building partly collapses

Jenna Fansa

Jan 27, 20232 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...

Stokey businesses unite for ground-breaking year of change

Jenna Fansa

Jan 24, 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 4, 20233 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!...

Local Thai restaurant crowned Best in UK

Jenna Fansa

Dec 23, 20221 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...

10 ways to help in Stokey this Christmas

Jenna Fansa

Dec 12, 20223 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...

Two Stokey shops scoop top national awards

Jenna Fansa

Dec 9, 20222 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...

Pick of the best Christmas gifts in Stokey

Jenna Fansa

Dec 8, 20226 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...

Knitting and nattering - the small business with a big impact in Stokey

Jenna Fansa

Dec 8, 20222 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....

n16traders

Nov 30, 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...

Jenna Fansa

Nov 23, 20224 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 17, 20223 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....

Good Things without the wait as bagel deli opens in Stokey

Jenna Fansa

Nov 15, 20222 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...

Cutting-edge training for young people at Stokey design shop

Jenna Fansa

Oct 21, 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...

King Charles III and Camilla in Stoke Newington

Jenna Fansa

Oct 18, 20221 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 15, 20222 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...