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Curfew at 2009 Notting Hill Carnival

Changes are afoot for this year's Notting Hill Carnival, following crowd trouble at the close of last year's event which saw mobs battle with police. This year's parade event will have to finish by 9pm (which means the earliest ever start time of 10am), and the number of floats taking part in it will be…

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Notting Hill Mayfest, 9th to 24th May 2009

Now in its seventh year, the Notting Hill Mayfest takes place this year from 9th to 24th May at St John's Church on Lansdowne Crescent. The Mayfest will feature a number of events, including concerts, an art exhibition, lectures, religious services and children's events, with some events showcasing local artists and performers. Top event…

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Makeover for Notting Hill Gate

Last Friday's edition of the Evening Standard featured on article on an planned much-needed upgrade for Notting Hill Gate. Whilst most of Notting Hill is a varied mix of pretty little streets, beautiful buildings, interesting areas and unusual shops, and is rather vibrant as a whole, Notting Hill Gate is one long, rather ugly drag…

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