Londoners can no longer afford the Notting Hill Carnival Opinion Around 2m people flock to Notting Hill Carnival each year. But there is no such thing as a free lunch, or free street party, says James Ford.
Emily Thornberry has insulted Carnival-goers and Gooners alike Opinion It’s backward to assume every Black person or anyone from any faith, ethnicity or background who has attended Notting Hill Carnival dabbles in cannabis, says Edward Adoo As an Arsenal fan, I’d waited 22 years for a celebration like the parade which took place across Highbury, Finsbury Park and Islington on Sunday. We finally won [...]
Notting Hill Carnival 2025 is make or break for Sadiq Khan Opinion Mayor Sadiq Khan has staked his reputation – and your cash – on this year’s Carnival going off without a hitch, writes James Ford.
Notting Hill Carnival: The Met is writing its own rules for live facial recognition August 13, 2025 With the Met primed to use live facial recognition tech at the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, primary legislation is needed urgently.
Storm Lilian: British Airways cancels flights as Leeds Festival shuts two stages August 23, 2024 The impending chaos from Storm Lilian is already causing massive disruption across the UK as millions of Brits look to get away for the Bank Holiday Weekend. Weather warnings have been issued on Friday as the tail-end of the hurricane has brought strong winds exceeding 70mph to northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, [...]
Notting Hill Carnival 2024 schedule: Where to go and what to see August 20, 2024 This weekend sees the return of one of London’s most hotly-anticipated events: the Notting Hill Carnival. A celebration of the city’s diversity and musical cultures, it’s attended by as many as three million people a year – and this one promises to be a belter. Here’s the lowdown on where to go and what to [...]