JANUARY 25, 2026 — In Northumberland, England, a temporary flag designed by artist Barbara Ridley is now flying over Prudhoe Castle, reports the Hexham Courant, marking the realization of a community-led creative initiative titled “Flying the (new) Flag at Prudhoe Castle”. Ridley, a Lanchester-based artist who was born and raised in Prudhoe, was selected by…
JANUARY 1, 2026 — The community of Woodhall Spa, of Lincolnshire, England, has officially dedicated its new village flag, culminating a months-long project driven by local engagement and creative participation, reports Lincolnshire World. The flag was raised for the first time in a ceremony held on Saturday, December 20, near the village’s Millennium Gardens. The…
NOVEMBER 29, 2025 — Plans to create a distinct official flag for the Liverpool City Region, first publicly supported by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram nearly ten years ago, continue to face delays, with no definitive design or timeline yet established, according to a recent update by the Liverpool Echo. The proposal, originally raised by Mr….
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — A new flag for Telford and Wrekin has been chosen through a council-backed contest that invited residents to shape the borough’s first official flag, says the Shropshire Star. The winning design, crafted by nine-year-old Amelia from Randlay Primary School, was selected after a two-week online poll in which more than 4,000…
OCTOBER 20, 2025 — In England, residents across Telford and Wrekin are being asked to cast their votes to help decide the design of the borough’s first official flag, according to a press release by the Council. The opportunity follows a popular local competition in June that saw more than 1,000 schoolchildren submit entries earlier…
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 — Cumbria has unveiled its first official community flag chosen through a county-wide competition and public vote, reports the BBC. The winning design, created by Ben Walker, features a vivid gold crown on a blue field, positioned above a yellow and green zig-zag pattern. The crown honours Cumbria’s historical status as a…
JUNE 20, 2025 — Voting has opened today to select Cumbria’s first official community flag, according to a government press release, following a county-wide competition that drew nearly 200 entries from residents eager to express their pride and identity through design. The competition, launched in March by the Lord-Lieutenant and the past High Sheriff of…
MARCH 24, 2025 — Cumbria is inviting residents to design the county’s first official community flag, reports the BBC. The competition, launched by the Lord-Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of Cumbria, aims to create a symbol that reflects the county’s rich history and shared identity. Unlike some counties in England, Cumbria currently lacks a community…
MARCH 23, 2025 — Efforts to secure official recognition for a flag of the Fens in England, have received renewed support, with local councils and communities rallying behind the initiative. According to the BBC, Peterborough City Council recently agreed to write to the Flag Institute, urging it to add the flag to its registry. The…
JANUARY 16, 2025 — The Norfolk village of Claxton, previously at the center of a debate over the Union Jack, is now facing criticism for flying the White Ensign, a flag traditionally reserved for Royal Navy warships and shore bases, according to the Eastern Daily Press. In a recent attempt to standardize the display of…