Potholes painted with St George’s Cross to force council to fix them

Swiftness of authorities to remove patriotic symbols from UK streets inspires vigilante’s latest stunt

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Swiftness of authorities to remove patriotic symbols from UK streets inspires vigilante’s latest stunt

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Ben Thornbury, 20, is known for his unconventional methods of drawing attention to potholes, and has come up with the new tactic…

dailymail.co.uk8 mesi fa

Potholes, bin bags, unruly children – daub an England flag on them all and maybe they will magically disappear

telegraph.co.uk8 mesi fa

Criminal damage inquiry is launched as Reform-led council removes paint, but pledges to keep flags flying

telegraph.co.uk8 mesi fa

Portsmouth’s Lib-Dem authority accused of ‘double standards’ after erasing England crosses on roundabouts for ‘public safety’

telegraph.co.uk8 mesi fa

Second local authority puts foot down as growing movement wants to celebrate Britain by flying Union or St George’s flags from…

telegraph.co.uk9 mesi fa

Local authority accused of ‘epic waste’ of taxpayers’ money but makes repairs after complaints

telegraph.co.uk3 mesi fa