Flags are not weapons - stop using them like it's a turf war Friday, February 27, 2026 flags pride identity division leicester lgbtq+ discrimination community intimidation symbolism Flags have long served as powerful symbols of identity, pride, history, and community. They are meant to represent unity and inclusiveness—not exclusion or division. Yet, in parts of the Midlands today, flags are increasingly … Read More
Hundreds Gather in Moseley to Witness Removal of British Flags from Lampposts Sunday, February 8, 2026 moseley flags community patriotism inclusion division residents unity diversity protest Hundreds of Moseley residents braved the chilly weather to witness the removal of British flags that had been placed on lampposts earlier in the week. The flags, installed by the group Raise The Colours on Wednesday, aimed to … Read More
Five Moments from a Tumultuous Year for Birmingham Council – Signs of Hope for 2026 Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham council binsstrike budget councillors labour regeneration flags elections finance As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself … Read More
Pensioner Assaulted While Removing England Flags in Norfolk Sunday, November 2, 2025 assault violence norfolk pensioner flags nationalism hatecrime police investigation bowthorpe A 68-year-old pensioner was violently attacked while removing England flags from lampposts in Bowthorpe, Norfolk, in the early hours of October 23. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, reported being chased, punched, and … Read More