Notting Hill Carnival began with an explosion of colour on Sunday morning as revellers met in west London for J'ouvert. The opening event began at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder.

The day began with an explosion of colour as revellers met for J'ouvert at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder. J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in French Creole, marks the start of the Carnival celebrations across the Bank Holiday weekend.

Revellers of all ages took to the streets of London for the annual Notting Hill Carnival early on Sunday with a traditional Caribbean