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'We don't all breathe the same air': How London's pollution gap persists
London's air has improved substantially over the past decade - but why do inequalities persist?
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Can London build the homes it needs?
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Council calls for Oxford Street impact assessment
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Huge waste facility fire shuts Tube and train lines
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Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
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Notting Hill Carnival criticism unfair, says boss
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Influencer 'had no idea' about £140k watch robbery
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Man sought by police after Covent Garden rape
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Baby died after hospital monitor volume was too low
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'Please help us find her': Families fly to Nepal in search for missing Londoners
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Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Everything you need to know about this year's carnival

Europe's largest street carnival takes place from 29 to 31 August, with millions expected to attend.

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Watch: From Carnival to 'Carni': What does it mean today?
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Plaque celebrates Notting Hill Carnival pioneers
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Record number of stewards at Notting Hill Carnival
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The roots of Notting Hill Carnival ahead of its 60th year
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The video playlist

Watch our pick of standout clips from London

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Features and analysis

'I'm still paying a mortgage for a home destroyed by a fire'
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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
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Science & Environment
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
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'With London in drought we need to change how we think about water'
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Camden Council at 'sharp end of the housing crisis'
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Sport

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County Championship day three - Weather wreaking havoc - radio & text from nine games
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentaries from day three of the of the County Championship.
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County Cricket
Cherki inspires Man City to comfortable win at Palace
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Essex dominate against struggling Surrey
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Ordonez's move to Palace in doubt after medical
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Crystal Palace learn Europa League opponents
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Chelsea defender Wiley joins Preston on loan
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Middlesex strike on rain-shortened day in Derby
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Gateshead 0-1 Sutton United
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Wealdstone 1-1 Carlisle United
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BBC Sounds: From London

Listen to the best stories about the capital

The Soho standing up drinking saga. Audio, 11 minutes
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BBC Radio London
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing. Audio, 11 minutes
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BBC Radio London
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Barbican Conservatory closure - how to take plants home. Audio, 5 minutes
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The history of London's Art Deco factories. Audio, 16 minutes
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Council calls for Oxford Street impact assessment
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Can London build the homes it needs?
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'We don't all breathe the same air': How London's pollution gap persists
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How rail chiefs hope to make line more reliable after 'appalling' summer
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Huge waste facility fire shuts Tube and train lines
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Baby died after hospital monitor volume was too low
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Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
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Notting Hill Carnival criticism unfair, says boss
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Influencer 'had no idea' about £140k watch robbery
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Plaque celebrates Notting Hill Carnival pioneers
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Man sought by police after Covent Garden rape
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From Carnival to 'Carni': What does Notting Hill Carnival mean today?
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London Stadium says hosting more gigs is 'vital'
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New digital check-in aims to cut A&E waiting times
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Woman named among Britons missing in Nepal floods
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Teacher guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils
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Teen charged with murder after council HQ stabbing
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Bobby Vylan faces no further action over IDF chant
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Met Police defends drill rap use in court trials
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Met gets more e-motorbikes to fight phone thefts
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V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions
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'Seeing fires destroying homes was like history repeating itself'
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Bowie house plan too big for street, locals say
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Homes evacuated after collapse near development site
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