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12 of the best things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend

The festivals, comedy shows and al fresco films to catch in the capital this weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Notting Hill Carnival: Everything you need to know for 2024, from the music to the food and drink

From steel bands to mas performers, here’s what to see and do at carnival this year

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

Families flee in panic as boy, 15, shot dead during pre-Notting Hill Carnival party in ‘Teletubbies park’

Locals described to The Independent the ‘tragic’ death of a 15-year-old boy during a warm-up event for Notting Hill Carnival

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Meeting on future of Notting Hill Carnival descends into chaos as angry residents criticise ‘tick box exercise’

Attendees shouted down suggestion carnival should be moved to a different location

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Notting Hill Carnival should be moved if it is not safe, says minister

Over 300 people were arrested across the two-day event

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Attacks fuel calls for Notting Hill Carnival to be taken off streets

The Met Police Federation say colleagues had become “punchbags”, with over 1,000 reportedly hurt in 10 years

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023

Notting Hill Carnival: London in a ‘blaze of colour’ as event marks 55th year

The sun was shining as two million revellers massed on the streets of west London over the weekend for the 55th Notting Hill Carnival. 

The Week · Aug 30, 2023

Most people had a fantastic time at Notting Hill carnival, says Met police chief

Sir Mark Rowley condemns ‘small number of very dangerous people’ as two men remain in hospital after stabbings

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Notting Hill Carnival violence ‘unacceptable’, say police, as youths brandish machetes

The Metropolitan Police Federation says violence at the event is ‘absolutely disgusting’

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023

Notting Hill Carnival organisers ‘deplore all acts of violence’

Two men are in hospital, one in a critical condition, after attacks at the festival, held in the streets of west London on Sunday and Monday.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023