Today, large number of Sikhs in Southall and elsewhere will be celebrating Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year and the harvest festival.

Prior to this, last Sunday, the annual Vaisakhi procession took place with thousands of Sikhs parading through Southall. On that occasion a lots of road had to be closed for several hours.

This evening will see also some traffic restrictions in place, as with all celebrations in Southall.

This is to ensure that the local residents can carry out their normal daily activities without too much disruption or any unacceptable behaviour.

Residents are normally asked to carry prove of residence to be allowed access to the area. Non residents are advised to avoid the area.

Happy Vaisakhi