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It’s right to now have debate and reflection. But these shocking events should not be exploited by bad actors, says Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington

Letters: There’s much to celebrate in the carnival, despite its challenges, argues former Met policeman Mick Free. Plus memories from long-time carnival-goer Zoe Baker

There are new calls to ban the event, but with fresh thinking and official recognition of its true value, we can silence the critics, says former Met superintendent Leroy Logan

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

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

More than a million are expected on Monday in west London

Carnival CEO Matthew Phillip said the event would be in stark contrast to the recent riots

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

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

They call it a “glow-up”, a makeover with transformative abilities, and these days it applies to neighbourhoods as well as A-list slebs, reality TV stars and Pomeranians in Louis Vuitton prams. Queensway is experiencing one right now, bolstered by an anchor-brand hotel at one end — Britain’s first Six Senses…