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Charlie Duffield
20 June 2025
The future of Notting Hill Carnival is in doubt after a review identified ‘critical public safety concerns’ due to vast crowds.
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It comes after London Mayor Sadiq Khan was urged to rescue the carnival, following a warning that it could be cancelled without ‘urgent funding’.
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