Notting Hill Carnival begins with bursts of colour
The annual Notting Hill Carnival has begun with west London streets being filled with colour and sound. Musicians & dancers in bright costumes took to the streets for the children’s parade, as the largest street party in Europe is under way. The day began with an eruption of colour as revellers met for J’ouvert at […]
Police to use drones in Reggae Land as part of new measures
A police service will use drones as part of new security measures for an upcoming reggae festival. Thames Valley Police is expecting over 72,000 people to attend Reggae Land at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes this weekend. The force also said it would make use of tactical bike units and other “security measures that […]
Singer narrowly avoids prison whilst music promoter gets prison
Anette Lawrence, known by her stage name Lisa Mercedez, walked free with a suspended sentence whilst her co-defendants got prison time. A Jamaican dancehall artist, who’s made appearances on the BBC and has a track with female rap behemoth Nicki Minaj, has narrowly avoided prison over a drug dealing scheme. Annette Lawrence, 37, known by […]
