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Community Safety · LondonChildline marks 40 years since Esther Rantzen founded helpline
Childline celebrated its 40th anniversary in London with an event attended by Esther Rantzen's daughter, Rebecca Wilcox. The charity, founded by Rantzen, has provided over six million counselling sessions for children.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival marks 60 years in 2026
Notting Hill Carnival is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026. The event, which began as a celebration of Caribbean culture, has grown significantly since its inception and draws millions of visitors annually.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival: From 1970s Sound Systems to Today's Celebrations
The Notting Hill Carnival, which began as a Caribbean celebration in the 1960s, transformed in the 1970s with the rise of sound systems. An author shares personal memories of this era, highlighting the sense of freedom and community before increased regulation following the 1976 riot.
Kensington and Chelsea4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20