Category : Search result: council flags


Council's woke flag directive sparks fury

A UK council sparks outrage after it tells staff they can seek support if they feel 'unsettled' or 'uncomfortable' by the display of the English flag, St George's Cross, on St George's Day. Critics slam the move as an attack on national identity.

Reform Council Removes Flags Citing Safety Concerns

A Reform UK-controlled council in Boston, Lincolnshire, has sparked outrage by removing the St George's Cross and Union Flag from its buildings, citing 'community safety' concerns. The decision has ignited a fierce debate about national identity and polit

England Flags Soar: Gov't Backs Patriotic Display

A sea of red and white has appeared across England, but it's not for the Euros or the World Cup. Discover the unexpected government campaign encouraging this display of national pride.

Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat

A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.

Russia Strikes British Council in Kyiv in Retaliatory Attack

Russia launches a major missile strike on Kyiv, directly targeting the British Council building. The attack, described as a retaliatory act for UK support of Ukraine, marks a significant escalation in tensions between Moscow and the West.

3 in 5 Brits Want More Flags in Public Spaces

A major new poll reveals a surge in British patriotism, with a majority of the public wanting to see the Union Jack and St George's Cross displayed more prominently across the UK.

Liverpool's £1.5m Sydney-Style Roundabout Sparks Fury

Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.

UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t

Homeowner billed £300k for land he doesn't own

A Melbourne homeowner faces financial ruin after receiving an outrageous £300,000 council rates bill for a neighbouring plot he never purchased. The council's baffling administrative error has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about local gover

Sydney mum's desperate plea in council pool fence nightmare

Exclusive: Vanessa Jacobs-Fennell reveals her two-year ordeal with Bellevue Hill Council over a non-compliant pool fence, detailing the emotional toll and financial strain of the dispute that left her feeling 'criminalised'.

Couple wins 27-year planning battle after council error

A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.

Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.

Dating Expert's Brutal Verdict on Celebs' Love Fails

A leading dating expert from the hit show Celebs Go Dating reveals the most common and shocking mistakes celebrities make in their search for love, from entitlement to a crippling fear of being alone.

Kemi Badenoch slams council's St George's flag ban

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch condemns Spelthorne Borough Council for banning the St George's flag from its building, accusing it of 'patriotic phobia' and undermining British values.

Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest

A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.

Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises

Brisbane Councillor Under Investigation After Radio Show Stunt

Brisbane City Council launches a formal investigation after a controversial radio stunt involving Councillor James Martin on the 'Kyle & Jackie O' show, prompting outrage from both Labor and LNP and raising serious questions about standards in public offi

Welsh council slaps 150% tax on second homes

A Welsh council is imposing steep council tax increases on second homes and holiday lets, sparking accusations of anti-English sentiment. Critics argue the move unfairly targets English homeowners while locals struggle with housing shortages.

Page 1 of 4