Notting Hill carnival has renewed importance since riots, organisers say

Hope that this weekend's event in west London will bring people together to celebrate diversity after recent unrest

Organisers of Notting Hill carnival have said the festivities this year will take on a renewed importance and remind people of the need for diversity and inclusion after the far-right riots that took place this month.

More than a million people are expected to line the streets of west London this weekend for the 56th annual carnival, one of the biggest street festivals in the world.