The party atmosphere in west London is set to intensify on Monday as revellers head to the Notting Hill Carnival for its second day. Colourful costumes, dancing and music filled the streets of west London for Europe's biggest street party's children's day on Sunday, and the spectacle will continue with the main parade on Monday.

Met Police make 140 arrests – 105 at the carnival and 35 on approaches to the event – by 7.45pm on Sunday in a proactive public safety crackdown

Having lived for years in the heart of London’s W11, I know the drill well. Hours before the the final bank holiday weekend of the year, boards go up across the area, shielding businesses and shops. The wine stores,