The Latest Breaking News from Carnival

Police believe a man who suffered head injuries had been in the area to attend Notting Hill Carnival

Around 6,000 canisters were left on the streets of west London after Notting Hill Carnival - half what was found in 2023

Scotland Yard say they are ‘tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival’

Largely peaceful festival marred by fresh stabbing on Monday after three people were hurt on Sunday

Police have called on revellers to ‘speak out and speak up’ about any violence at the carnival

Police are deploying specialist crowd management cell for the annual event, with 7,000 officers on duty over the weekend

Hope that this weekend’s event in west London will bring people together to celebrate diversity after recent unrest

More than 20 residents will take the trip this year

Saturday’s weather forecast is looking changeable but no amount of rain can dampen the mood at this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival. Europe’s biggest street party is rolling into town with a message of diversity and inclusion at its heart.

Carnival boss Matthew Phillip speaks ahead of Europe’s biggest street party over the bank holiday weekend

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