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Notting Hill carnival: Cops arrest 38 festival-goers for offences including drugs, weapons & sex assault
COPS have so far made 38 arrests at Notting Hill Carnival.
The alleged offences included drug possession, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Carnival Police patrol the streets of Notting Hill[/caption]
The streets of West London were packed full of people enjoying the party atmosphere[/caption]
Cops enjoyed all the action of the carnival – there is no suggestion the woman pictured has been arrested[/caption]
There were 10 arrests for assault and two for sexual assault.
It was the first time in two years that Europe’s largest street carnival was held in West London after the festivities were scrapped due to the Covid pandemic.
An estimated one million people will attend over the next two days and will fill the streets with colour.
The day kicked off with members of the Emancipated Run Crew – dressed in green in tribute to those who died at Grenfell – beginning the parade and marking the official launch of Notting Hill Carnival.
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Co-founder of the club Jules Stephenson said: “It (the atmosphere) is electric – everyone is so excited about carnival being back.”
Sunday, traditionally “family day”, saw bright and dazzling costumes as the carnival procession made its way through Ladbroke Grove.
Crowds of young children blowing whistles danced down the streets with their parents in tow.
As huge crowds gathered on day one, two people were injured when a bus shelter collapsed in the Ladbroke Grove area.
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Several people were seen standing and dancing on top of it before the incident, with those watching heard to gasp and exclaim in shock as the group fell through the top of the shelter.
The two people affected suffered minor injuries and did not need further treatment, police said.
Meanwhile, a police horse on duty at Notting Hill Carnival has died.
The Metropolitan Police said the animal collapsed at about 9pm on Sunday and was given emergency care but died at the scene.
The force said it is too early to determine the cause of death and that there will be an investigation into what happened.
Elsewhere, Carina Charles, 40, a nurse from Basildon, said: “I like the togetherness of the people and the mixture of the culture.
“My Caribbean music, the soca music is what I love the most.”
She added: “Everybody is jovial – they are excited after coming out of lockdown after three years.”
Different sound systems dotted around the streets of west London entertained the dancing crowds as revellers smiled to the booming music.
Small children standing on the doorsteps of their houses carried Jamaican flags and waved at passers-by.
Shauna Walsh, 38, who lives in Kensal Rise, said: “The atmosphere has been really uplifting and warming – it is nice to be back.”
London mayor Sadiq Khan said: “As a Londoner I’m really pleased carnival is back.”
CELEBRATION OF CARIBBEAN CULTURE
He said carnival was celebrating Caribbean culture, heritage, and history and there was a “pent up” demand for festivities this year.
He added: “We think it’s going to be the biggest and best ever.”
But Mr Khan also warned the cost of living crisis had affected the carnival.
He said: “We are seeing those who want to have floats, those who want to have sound systems, pulling out because they can’t afford to pay their bills.”
Farah Mokaddem, 32, travelled from Geneva to attend Notting Hill carnival this year.
She said: “I always wanted to go here.”
She added: “The atmosphere is very animated: everyone is on their balconies and on the terrace. And people of all ages are watching as people go past.”
‘GREAT ATMOSPHERE’
Paul Wright, 36, an account manager from Ealing, said: “There’s a great atmosphere, everyone seems to be having a good time.
“I think there’s more people here for a good time rather than any incidents.”
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He added that it was a “nice thing” where everyone came together and had a nice time.
Mr Wright joked: “The weather can always be better.”
Cops said six people had been arrested for public order offences[/caption]
The Met Police said, so far, they had arrested five people for possession of drugs at the festival[/caption]
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Squeeze Team expert reveals top tips to beat spiralling energy costs including special deal companies don’t advertise
FAMILIES face winter misery as energy bills soar to more than £3,500, leaving close to nine million households in fuel poverty.
Here is my Squeeze Team dos and don’ts guide on how to survive:
Make sure to submit a meter reading on September 30 before price increases[/caption]
DO: Ask your energy supplier for a variable direct debit.
While these aren’t openly advertised you can ask if they would consider moving you.
You’ll pay for the energy you use, as you use it. But only choose this plan if you’re organised.
For many the usual direct debits help build up credit over the summer to offset winter bills.
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DON’T: Skip a meter reading. Get into the habit of taking monthly readings.
And definitely take a smart reading on September 30 before the price increases — like we did in April.
DO: Check your meter is working properly. If you are worried you seem to be using far too much energy, the meter could be faulty.
Your supplier is responsible for making sure it works properly.
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Contact them to arrange for the meter to be assessed.
If your meter is found not to be faulty you may incur a fee, so check this first.
DON’T: Cancel your direct debits. If you don’t agree a payment plan with your supplier, they might try to force you to install a pre-payment meter.
Not paying bills could also damage your credit rating and make it harder to borrow.
DO: Download energy saving apps. In my home, we use the app Plugwise which monitors the energy consumption of a whole range of devices.
You can connect it to your meter to get live readings and measure energy consumption.
Leaving devices on standby could be costing families hundreds of pounds[/caption]
DON’T: Leave “vampire” devices on. You could save around £147 a year by turning off appliances which drain power when not in use.
Laptops, broadband routers and smart speakers all use energy in this way.
One of the worst offenders is your TV, up to £25 a year on standby.
DO: Service your boiler. The small cost of between £60 to £80 is well worth it.
A boiler that’s working at its best will be more efficient.
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DON’T: Suffer in silence. Ask your supplier for help if you are struggling.
Many have their own customer support funds. There are also energy support schemes and grants to consider.
- Jane Hawkes is the founder of the money-saving website ladyjaney.co.uk
Ask your gas and electricity supplier for help if you are struggling[/caption]