Residents have been putting up flags in Birmingham, but the council says lamppost attachments pose a safety risk
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Residents have been putting up flags in Birmingham, but the council says lamppost attachments pose a safety risk
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England and union flags across parts of Birmingham are being taken down, according to residents, with the city council claiming the move is part of planned maintenance works.
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