Carnival in London

Mayor Bouncy Boris hopes this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival in London will "help heal wounds" left by the recent riots (CLICK). The police have been rounding up thugs in preparation for Carnival, which begins today with the National Panorama Competition to find the top UK steel band. It begins at 4pm in Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, London W10. Sunday sees the Children’s and Family-day Carnival Parade, which is usually trouble free. Monday is the main Carnival Parade. All the events are free (title link).