Two million revellers celebrated Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary over the August bank holiday weekend, with photographer Yushy capturing the vibrant parades, music, and costumes.
Argos reveals its top 20 toys for Christmas 2026, blending retro favourites like LEGO Donkey Kong and Mini Brands vinyl player with new tech toys for Gen Alpha.
Thorpe Park launches Tenement, its first fully immersive pitch-black scare maze, for Fright Nights' 25th anniversary, running selected dates from 2 October to 1 November 2026, with tickets from £39.
Venus Williams lost to Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6 (6) in the latest-starting match in US Open history, beginning at 12.13am and ending past 2am, extending her losing streak to 15 tour-level matches.
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Met Police made 169 arrests on day one of Notting Hill Carnival, including two knife assaults, but described the atmosphere as overwhelmingly positive and celebratory.
The 60th Notting Hill Carnival is underway in West London, drawing hundreds of thousands for Caribbean culture. Sunday offers family fun; Monday is adult-focused. Police banned 300 attendees and seized zombie knives as precautions.
J'ouvert opened Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary on Aug 30, 2026, with over 1 million revellers expected in west London.
Chris Cantrill wins the 2026 Edinburgh comedy award for his show Rewilding, beating a leftfield shortlist, while Marty Gleeson takes best newcomer.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 runs Aug 30-31 with parades, road closures, Tube restrictions, and bus diversions. Full guide to routes and travel disruptions.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2026 marks its 60th anniversary with the same parade route, from Westbourne Park Station to Elkstone Road, plus over 300 food stalls and 1,000 toilets.
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Discover 6 free events in London for August bank holiday 2026, including Notting Hill Carnival, GDIF, St Kat's Jazz Festival, and more.
Notting Hill Carnival returns for its 60th year over the August bank holiday weekend, with the main parade on Monday, August 31. Here's the full schedule, route, and travel information.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2026 runs Aug 30-31 with parades from 10:30am, sound systems till 7pm, plus free entry and a public grandstand.
Priya Nandra-Hart faces wedding chaos as lover Max Branning ties the knot with Cindy Beale, while hiding a pregnancy and a secret engagement to Ravi Gulati.
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James Lew, stuntman on Star Trek, Rush Hour and Inception, has died aged 73. His wife confirmed the news, praising his legacy.
A festival-goer filming Zara Larsson at All Points East in Victoria Park accidentally captured Jedward walking past, missing the chance to meet them.
The Guardian's picture editors select striking images from around the world, including NFL cheerleaders, a tennis-playing robot, and the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
Liam Gallagher ruled out Oasis headlining Glastonbury 2027, telling fans in a foul-mouthed post: "It's not HAPPENING." The band last played in 2004.
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All Points East festivalgoers faced dust storms at Victoria Park, leaving throats sore and clothes dirty, with more dry weather expected.
A woman recalls her first Valentine's Day date at 17, when her boyfriend surprised her with a barbershop quartet, leaving her mortified. The relationship later ended, but she still avoids grand gestures.
Nubian Jak Community Trust races to install world's largest Blue Plaque honouring 70 Carnival pioneers before Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary, needs £12,500.
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As All Points East 2026 begins, Victoria Park users tell MyLondon the festival should be celebrated for boosting the local economy, despite disruption.
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