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Stoke Newington News
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Jenna Fansa
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Swap Shop to help fund new church roof
A community swap shop is being organised in Stoke Newington to help raise funds for a new roof at St Mary’s Church. The event takes place...
n16traders
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Council accused of “steamrolling” traders with new market
Traders in Stoke Newington say Hackney Council has rushed into launching a new market with little care for how it will impact shops and...
Jenna Fansa
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Mother’s Day Stokey-style
There’s no need to leave Stoke Newington this Mother’s Day – our brilliant restaurants and shops have got you covered. By shopping local...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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