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Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
UK's second biggest carnival is AXED over ‘national security threat' after becoming ‘increasingly vulnerable target'
Major enhancements to security would be needed for the event to go ahead HIGH ALERT UK's second biggest carnival is AXED over 'national security threat' after becoming 'increasingly vulnerable target' ORGANISERS of the UK's second biggest carnival have decided to cancel the event amid fears over "elevated national threat levels." An "extensive security review" led to the cancellation of the festival with organisers and the local authority raising concerns. Advertisement 4 Harborne Carnival was cancelled this year amid security concerns Credit: BPM 4 The event would require extensive security enhancements to go ahead safely Credit: BPM The move to cancel Harborne Carnival comes after a string of attacks at events around the world have sparked fears for public safety. Concern around the safety of public events has been growing in recent months with the Lapu-Lapu day festival tragedy sparking major fears. The heightened security measures come after an attack which left 11 people dead in Vancouver, Canada last month Following attacks at a number of public events across the globe in recent months, concern for public safety has skyrocketed. Advertisement Organisers of the Harborne Carnival decided to cancel their event amid these growing security concerns. The carnival, originally planned for June 22 in Birmingham, was axed yesterday with organisers planning to refund stallholders and participants. Similarly, the Birmingham St Patrick's Day Parade was postponed in March. The decision to axe the event came following a meeting of the carnival committee, Birmingham City Council's Safety Advisory Group, West Midlands Police, and Home Office officials. Advertisement The City Council's Safety Advisory Group asked organisers how they would mitigate the risk of a major incident. They were particularly concerned about the open side streets along the carnival route. Paul Burgess MBE, Chair of Harborne Carnival, said: 'The Harborne Family Carnival is a highlight for our community, and with preparations already underway, this decision was not taken lightly. "We fully understand the disappointment this brings to families, traders, and partners who make the carnival a success each year. Advertisement "Our safety record over the last 27 years has always been strong, and this is an area we're not willing to compromise on. "Recent global incidents have led to new requirements for enhanced security, such as better protection of the many side streets that connect to the main carnival area. 4 Harborne Carnival is the second biggest in the UK Credit: BPM 4 Security concerns led to the event being cancelled this year Credit: BPM Advertisement "These changes present significant logistical and financial challenges that we simply cannot overcome in time for this year's event. "Public safety is our top priority, and our attention now turns to 2026. "We're actively exploring new locations and formats that can meet the latest safety guidance while preserving the community spirit that makes the Harborne Carnival so special.' Organisers said no 'specific threat' was identified in their security review. Advertisement Despite this the event was cancelled with fears around public safety sited in the review. It was decided that for the event to run safely the carnival would need enhanced barriers, increased stewarding and additional access routes for emergency services. Organisers concluded that it would not be possible to implement the extensive extra measures in time for the event. West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
UK's second biggest carnival is AXED over ‘national security threat' after becoming ‘increasingly vulnerable target'
ORGANISERS of the UK's second biggest carnival have decided to cancel the event amid fears over "elevated national threat levels." An "extensive 4 Harborne Carnival was cancelled this year amid security concerns Credit: BPM 4 The event would require extensive security enhancements to go ahead safely Credit: BPM The move to cancel Harborne Carnival comes after a string of attacks at events around the world have sparked fears for public safety. Concern around the safety of public events has been growing in recent months with the Lapu-Lapu day festival tragedy sparking major fears. The heightened security measures come after an attack which left 11 people dead in Vancouver, Canada last month Following attacks at a number of public events across the globe in recent months, concern for public safety has skyrocketed. Read more UK News Organisers of the Harborne Carnival decided to cancel their event amid these growing security concerns. The carnival, originally planned for June 22 in Birmingham, was axed yesterday with organisers planning to refund stallholders and participants. Similarly, the Birmingham St Patrick's Day Parade was postponed in March. The decision to axe the event came following a meeting of the carnival committee, Birmingham City Council's Safety Advisory Group, West Midlands Police, and Home Office officials. Most read in The Sun The They were particularly concerned about the open side streets along the carnival route. Paul Burgess MBE, Chair of Harborne Carnival, said: 'The Harborne Family Carnival is a highlight for our community, and with preparations already underway, this decision was not taken lightly. "We fully understand the disappointment this brings to families, traders, and partners who make the carnival a success each year. "Our safety record over the last 27 years has always been strong, and this is an area we're not willing to compromise on. "Recent global incidents have led to new requirements for enhanced security, such as better protection of the many side streets that connect to the main carnival area. 4 Harborne Carnival is the second biggest in the UK Credit: BPM 4 Security concerns led to the event being cancelled this year Credit: BPM "These changes present significant logistical and financial challenges that we simply cannot overcome in time for this year's event. "Public safety is our top priority, and our attention now turns to 2026. "We're actively exploring new locations and formats that can meet the latest safety guidance while preserving the community spirit that makes the Harborne Carnival so special.' Organisers said no 'specific threat' was identified in their security review. Despite this the event was cancelled with fears around public safety sited in the review. It was decided that for the event to run safely the carnival would need enhanced barriers, increased stewarding and additional access routes for Organisers concluded that it would not be possible to implement the extensive extra measures in time for the event. West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Discussions underway for Lapu-Lapu memorial
Discussions underway for Lapu-Lapu memorial Preliminary discussions are underway about how to permanently memorialize the victims of the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver.
CBC
05-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Security top of mind for BMO Marathon runners after Lapu-Lapu car-ramming
Organizers said a record-breaking number of people turned out to run in the BMO Vancouver Marathon Sunday. It's the first major public event since the deadly car-ramming at the Lapu-Lapu festival last weekend. Despite heightened anxiety for some, marathoners said a large police presence provided a sense of safety.
CBC
04-05-2025
- CBC
Filipino community in Hamilton to hold vigil tonight for victims of Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy
Social Sharing After 11 people were killed at the Lapu-Lapu Day event in Vancouver last weekend, Filipinos across the country are finding solace in one another, says Hamilton psychotherapist Joey Ruiz. "It's the strength of the Filipino spirit that helps us survive, the sense of faith," said Ruiz, who was born in the Philippines. "There's a great sense of bayanihan — that sense of belonging or wanting to help that's so ingrained in our culture." She's among those organizing a vigil Sunday evening at Bayfront Park, along with Filipinas of HamOnt co-founder Jessica Vinluan. "We're hoping for the vigil, the community is gathering to collectively mourn together," said Vinluan. "It's very important for us to gather and be together." In the evening of April 26, an SUV drove into a crowded Lapu-Lapu Day street festival event, killing 11 people and injuring nearly 30. The festival was supposed to celebrate the Filipino-Canadian community, but turned into "the darkest day" in Vancouver's history, as described by interim police Chief Steve Rai. The youngest victim identified as of Sunday is 5-year-old girl, Katie Le, who was killed along with her parents Richard Le and Linh Hoang. Three people from another family were also killed — Glitza Daniela Samper, her mother Glitza Maria Caicedo and her father Daniel Samper. More information about the victims can be found here. Watch | 10 victims killed in Lapu-Lapu festival identified: More victims killed in Lapu-Lapu festival attack identified 21 hours ago Duration 2:59 The accused attacker, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Hamilton residents like Ruiz knew people who were attending the festival that day. Ruiz's niece and nephew had gone to the festival, but left just before the attack. She said she also has other family in the area, who she checked on and were safe. "It feels so personal because that could have been my tita or tito," she said, using words for aunt or uncle. "That could've been my family member." Sense of community helps manage pain As a registered psychotherapist, Ruiz said she's been part of nationwide community check ins where witnesses to the attack have shared their traumatic experiences, trying to help those deeply impacted. "This person who was sharing is just like, 'life will never be the same,'" she said. In these online groups, many people don't speak, but just being there helps, Ruiz said. "The sense of community, just being together in that same space, helps us to manage the pain," said Ruiz. "Filipinos, who are from a collectivistic culture regulate through co-regulation, so simply being there in silence, we're able to be connected with one another in the sense of, we're not alone." She's offering her services free of charge for any Filipinos in Hamilton struggling to process the attack. Vigil to be held at Bayfront Park Vinluan said she is still processing what happened and feels both numb and heartbroken. "I'm really leaning on community," she said. While that's mostly been on social media, the vigil, called a Luksang Bayan in the Tagalog language, or "mourning as a community," will be a way for her and others find togetherness in person, Vinluan said. They're encouraging people to wear black, bring blankets and chairs and dress appropriately for the weather as it will take place rain or shine. Donations can be made to the Filipino B.C., United Way B.C., or directly to impacted families, as verified by the Vancouver Filipino Emergency Coalition. There will be singing and spoken word performances and volunteers will hand out electronic candles. Ruiz will also be offering extra support to anyone who needs it afterwards. The vigil runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr.
