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A crackdown on e-bike crime in Westminster has led to 187 arrests, while Karnell Kelly, 25, died after entering the Grand Union Canal near Kensal Road in west London near the Notting Hill Carnival.
More than 300 tonnes of waste were cleared from North Kensington in an overnight operation by about 200 staff and 30 waste vehicles as the Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary celebrations concluded, with the aim of reopening roads for residents. Around two million people attended, and about 30% of the waste is expected to be recycled, while cleaning and street-washing work continues across the carnival area through the week.
Photographs capture the J’ouvert dawn celebrations that kick off Notting Hill carnival in west London, with revellers smeared in oil, paint and flour; the piece notes the 60th anniversary since the festival began in 1966 and that more than a million people are expected to attend over the August bank holiday weekend.
Notting Hill Carnival marked its 60th anniversary with three days of parades, steelbands, and Caribbean culture in west London, drawing millions; a 72-second Grenfell remembrance was observed as security was stepped up with thousands of officers and stewards, while traders and performers celebrated unity, heritage, and the colours and energy of the festival.
On its 60th anniversary, Notting Hill Carnival cements itself as a global, culturally rich street festival that now draws visitors from around the world and contributes about £400m to London’s economy each year. Mayor Sadiq Khan announces an additional £4.66m to enhance safety—doubling stewards and funding CCTV and signage—to keep the event on the streets of Notting Hill. The piece recalls the carnival’s roots in Windrush-era London, rooted in activism by Claudia Jones and community organizers, and celebrates how it has grown into a symbol of inclusion, culture, and resilience, while acknowledging ongoing battles against racism.
A man in his 20s died after police attempted to stop him near Harrow Road, before he fled and entered a canal near Meanwhile Gardens, Kensal Road. Bystanders and officers pulled him from the water, CPR was started, and he was pronounced dead at a central London hospital after treatment.
Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th edition brings dancers, DJs and drummers to west London as around two million attend; a 72-second silence at 15:00 BST honors Grenfell Tower victims while police report 243 arrests but say the mood remains overwhelmingly positive, with the festival showcasing Caribbean culture, homemade costumes and vibrant street life.
Notting Hill Carnival marks its 60th anniversary with a Sunday family day in London, featuring children in the parade, J'ouvert paint, vibrant floats, steelbands, and street-food stalls like doubles, as millions attend Europe’s largest street festival and a celebration rooted in Caribbean heritage and abolition memory.
Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian steelpan pioneer, helped bring pan to the UK with the 1951 Taspo performance at the Festival of Britain, then stayed in London to build pans from discarded oil drums, teach the instrument across Britain and Europe, and contribute to the Notting Hill Carnival’s origins with Russell Henderson; he later toured, recorded across jazz, pop and reggae, and even released a Brexit-themed piece in 2018. After a stroke in 2024 he still contributed to Southbank Centre’s Steel Scenes for Taspo’s 75th anniversary before his death on June 3 at 96, leaving a legacy as a humble innovator who transformed British music.
The second day of the Notting Hill Carnival in West London featured a vibrant parade with colorful costumes, diverse performances from Caribbean and Brazilian bands, and a lively street party atmosphere, attracting over a million attendees and emphasizing cultural unity and celebration.
The weekend featured a variety of events including the Notting Hill Carnival and children’s parade, night surfing in France, protests in the UK and Australia, and cultural celebrations worldwide, showcasing diverse festivities and social issues.