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Top bosses have told police officers 'no DANCING' at Notting Hill Carnival as 7,000 are bracing for carnage

The Metropolitan Police have said they believe grooving to the music could distract or slow down their officers from ...

Met's plan to use facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival is 'unlawful', watchdog warns

The Metropolitan Police’s plan to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology is “unlawful” and “incompatible” with human ...

Met Police chief says only criminals will fear deployment of facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival

Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley has told civil liberties and anti-racism group only criminals have something to fear from ...

Notting Hill Carnival opening ceremony sees revellers throw paint and powder - here's why

As Notting Hill Carnival is approaching swiftly, we're taking a dive into what J'ouvert is and the history behind the ...

Unity Enterprise hosts fashion sales weekend as excitement builds for Leeds West Indian Carnival

The Ebony Milestone Studio at Leeds Media Centre in Chapeltown was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture, fashion ...

Notting Hill residents taken on council-funded seaside trip for bank holiday weekend to avoid Carnival

Kensington and Chelsea council forked out over £25,000 to take older residents on holiday during Notting Hill Carnival this bank holiday weekend ...

Butetown Carnival 2025 parade, performances and timings

Butetown Carnival 2025 will take place on Sunday, August 24, and Monday, August 25. The popular Butetown Carnival parade is ...

Five essential things to know before you board a Carnival Cruise Line ship

After a chequered start more than 50 years ago – its first ship, Mardi Gras hit a sandbar just outside Miami on its maiden ...