Revellers at Europe's largest street festival enjoyed sunshine, booming sound systems and increased safety during the finale of Notting Hill Carnival ...
With more than 3,700 seats and at 1km long, it was one of the UK's longest street parties - and a spot of rain certainly wasn't going to spoil the fun...
Ever since the big date in April 2011, we all knew what to expect for 2012's summer of celebrations. Around 12 months ago Britain's memorabilia fire was re-ignited with gold rimmed tea cups, William & Kate tea towels and, of course, bunting galore.