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

Feb 52 min read

Fresh start for Purple Punk Potter

Purple Punk Potter Lesley McShea is enjoying a fresh start back in her studio after students and the community rallied following a...

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

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...

Henny Beaumont launches Invisible People Art Trail

Jenna Fansa

Jul 1, 20223 min read

Henny Beaumont launches Invisible People Art Trail

As the mother of a young adult with Down’s Syndrome Henny Beaumont has longed for her daughter to be more visible. Now, in celebration of...