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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Brits warned they could be fined £2,500 for flying flags including Union Jack
The government has eased restrictions on flying flags, including not only the Union Jack but also the national flags of England and Wales - but falling foul of the rules could result in a fine The Union Jack has been in the limelight this week following an incident in which a 12-year-old girl was put in isolation for wearing the flag to school. However, as the government promotes increased flag displays across the country, households should be mindful of certain rules that, if breached, could lead to a hefty £2,500 fine. The Government has relaxed restrictions on flying flags, including not only the Union Jack but also the national flags of England, Wales, Ireland and indeed any other country. Even county flags, such as Yorkshire's, are being encouraged to fly more frequently as part of the Government's initiative. 'We stayed overnight at this castle's medieval-themed hotel and the kids loved it' It's worth noting that the Union Jack is often referred to as 'the Union Flag' - both terms are acceptable despite the Jack's maritime origins, but they must still be displayed in line with the law to avoid fines. The guidelines for rooftop flag displays are fairly flexible. The government allows certain flags to be flown from rooftops of any size, provided they meet specific criteria. It stipulates all flags must be kept in a safe condition, reports Yorkshire Live. Furthermore, it must have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land). It must not obscure, or hinder the interpretation of official road, rail, waterway or aircraft signs, or otherwise make hazardous the use of these types of transport. It should be removed carefully where so required by the planning authority. Where flags can be flown without needing permission Any national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign from any country. The flag of the Commonwealth, the United Nations or any other international organisation of which the United Kingdom is a member. A flag representing any island, county, district, borough, burgh, parish, city, town or village within the United Kingdom. The flag of the Black Country, East Anglia, Wessex, any part of Lincolnshire, any Riding of Yorkshire or any historic county within the United Kingdom. The flag of Saint David (Wales). The flag of Saint Patrick (Ireland). The flag of any administrative area within any country outside the United Kingdom. Any flag belonging to His Majesty's forces. The Armed Forces Day flag. The government further clarifies: "There are no restrictions on the size of flag." However, if you plan to fly the flag from a pole extending from any part of a building other than the roof, the rules become more stringent. The Town and Country Planning Regulations 2007 stipulate maximum sizes for flags flown on your house if they're on a pole, not on the roof. The government adds: "The flag may not exceed 2 square metres in size. No restrictions on the size of characters. Consent is required if the flagpole is in a controlled area." Permission is needed if you reside in a designated controlled zone, such as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Failing to comply with these rules could result in individuals being reported and potentially hit with fines of up to £2,500 for ignoring local council orders to remove an oversized flag. The law states: "A person displaying an advertisement in contravention of these Regulations shall be liable, on summary conviction of an offence under section 224(3) of the Act, to a fine of an amount not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale and, in the case of a continuing offence, one tenth of level 4 on the standard scale [£2,500] for each day during which the offence continues after conviction."
Euronews
18-03-2025
- Euronews
St Patrick's Day: a global celebration of Irish culture
Hundreds of thousands of people dressed in green took to the streets of Dublin on Monday, to watch Ireland's national St. Patrick's Day parade. Roughly 4,000 people and 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria took part in the country's main parade. Smaller parades also took place in other parts of the country, from Limerick to Cork. In Northern Ireland, a parade in Belfast city attracted tens of thousands of spectators. Crowds were also full of good cheer in Derry, Downpatrick, Enniskillen, Newry and Ballycastle. St. Patrick's Day takes place each year on the 17th of March. The national holiday stems from a religious holiday commemorating the death of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Today, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of all things Irish, with parades, music, dancing, and lots of green. While Ireland has been celebrating St Patrick's day for over 1000 years, the famous parades were initiated by the Irish diaspora in the United States. The Irish holiday therefore also brought boisterous parades and celebrations across the country, including New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, and Arkansas. The city of Chicago dyed The Chicago River green, an annual tradition. The Lithuanian city of Vilnius seemed inspired by the sight of the bright emerald green liquid, and coloured the Vilnelė river green for the occasion, on which a kayak parade took place. St. Patrick's Day is also celebrated annually in the capital, where various events and festivities, including live Irish music and dancing, took place. In London, the Princess Kate wore her stape forest green coat with a matching percher hat, and sipped half a pint of Guiness as she celebrated St Patrick's Day with Irish Guards at Wellington Barracks. The Princess of Wales presented fresh shamrock sprigs and awarded medals to soldiers before the regiment's parade. The royal, who missed the Guard's celebration last year following her cancer diagnosis, has gradually been returning to public duties.
NBC News
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
The history of Saint Patrick's Day and the real Saint Patrick
Every year thousands of revelers fill the streets in the U.S., Ireland and countries worldwide to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, but the real Saint Patrick wasn't even Irish. NBC News' Joe Fryer took a deeper look at Saint Patrick's lasting influence and the history behind the holiday.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
The World Celebrates Ireland This St Patrick's Day
DUBLIN, March 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--People around the world revelled in all things Irish on 17th March – the annual global celebration of Irish culture, arts and heritage known as St Patrick's Day. In Dublin, around half a million people lined the streets of the capital for the St Patrick's Festival parade, which this year has the theme of 'Adventures' – or 'Eachtraí' in Irish – representing the legendary adventurous Irish spirit, loved the world over. St Patrick's Day is marked all over the world by the 70 million who claim links to Ireland. Celebrating Ireland's national colour, the defining natural green lands, the Global Greenings returned for St Patrick's Day, with iconic international landmarks lighting up in green including Niagara Falls, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Empire State Building, the Sky Tower in Auckland, the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, as well as the northernmost greening of a Polar Bear sculpture in the Norway's arctic archipelago Svalbard. 2025 also marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a permanent walking trail at Saint Patrick's Way. Located in the northeastern part of the Island of Ireland – the stunning 132km/82 mile trail takes in rolling hills, canal towpaths and majestic beaches connecting the Cathedral city of Armagh and Patrick's final resting place in Downpatrick – two of locations on the island of Ireland most closely related to Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick's Way has proved to be extremely popular destination for thousands of leisure walking and pilgrimages each year and as a marker of its success a new Saint Columbanus' Way will run along a considerable stretch of Saint Patrick's Way from Newry to Downpatrick through the beautiful Mountains of Mourne. Throughout Ireland there are parades and festivals over the period celebrating the nation's Patron Saint, including the International Band Championship at the Limerick parade; the Big Festival in the Small City of Kilkenny; an exploration of Soldiers, Saints and Scholars in Waterford; Building a Better World in Cork; celebrating Queen Maeve in Sligo and an exploration of the Echoes of Killarney. In Northern Ireland the Derry City and Strabane Spring Carnival theme of Forest, Sky and Sea celebrated the arrival of spring and brighter days, culminating in the Strabane St Patrick's Day Parade; the Home of St Patrick Festival in Armagh which boasts a Parade in Armagh City Centre, and other Parades taking place in Belfast City, Newry and Downpatrick. Other celebrations include the annual St Patrick's Day walk at Slemish and a programme of events at the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. The celebration of green for St Patrick's Day is mirrored across the land itself, when nature is coming to life across the island from cities to coasts to wild mountain landscapes. Spring in Ireland is filled with daffodils and wildflowers, as well as landscapes dotted with newborn lambs. Throughout the country there are festivals, walking trails, beautiful gardens, cosy pubs and fast changing weather that heralds a beautiful rainbow! View source version on Contacts jsharif@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Patrick's Day 2025: Here's where to find food discounts and deals in Arizona
St. Patrick's Day is upon us, but you don't need a little luck to save some money and celebrate this holiday. St. Patrick's Day is the feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In Ireland, he's celebrated with religious services and feasts. Cities with lots of Irish immigrants stage large-scale celebrations. Irish and non-Irish people alike participate in the holiday now, wearing green clothing or a shamrock, the Irish national plant. If you're looking to get in on the festivities, many restaurants in the United States are offering new items or discounts for the holiday. Here's where to go in Arizona to score the deals. This year St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, March 17. Customers who wear green to Krispy Kreme shops March 15-17, whether in-store or via the drive-thru, can get one free O'riginal Glazed Doughnut, no purchase necessary. The O'riginal Glazed Doughnut is the brand's famous Original Glazed Doughnut dyed green. In addition to the free doughnuts, thousands of Krispy Kreme customers nationwide will win a "Pot of Gold Pass" on March 17, which is worth free Original Glazed doughnuts for a year — one dozen per month from April 2025 through March 2026, according to the company. The doughnut chain also unveiled last week a limited-edition doughnut collection inspired by St. Patrick's Day, including four brand-new festive flavors: Pot of Gold Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in golden caramel flavored icing and topped with caramel flavored buttercreme and gold coin glitter sprinkles. Over the Rainbow Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with cake batter flavored Kreme, dipped in light green icing and topped with shamrock rainbow sprinkles and a rainbow sugar piece. Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with white Kreme, dipped in chocolate icing and topped with green icing drizzles and gold coin glitter sprinkles. St. Patty's Swirl Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing with green icing swirl and dipped in white and gold sanding sugar. Find the closest Krispy Kreme at On March 17, Royal Perks members can get free onion rings of any size with a $1 or more purchase at Burger King. Additionally, with the Combo Combinations promotion, customers can upgrade the sides of select combo meals with Chicken Fries, Mozzarella Fries, or Churro Fries for free until April 11. Visit to find the location closest to you. Crumbl offers a 6-for-4 deal for a week in honor of St. Patrick's Day. From March 17-22, customers can purchase six full-size desserts for the price of four at Crumbl in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Additionally, the company is introducing a new Chocolate Mint Cake to its rotating menu that features two layers of rich dark chocolate cake stacked with semi-sweet chocolate ganache, mint cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with smooth Andes Créme De Menthe Candy Pieces. Find the Crumbl nearest to you at Dairy Queen customers can celebrate the Irish holiday with a Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat, a combination of Oreo cookie pieces and a cool mint topping blended with DQ's soft serve. Find the Dairy Queen store closest to you at Panera is turning its beloved Bread Bowls green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, but only in select markets. Unfortunately, Phoenix isn't among them. However, Panera fans across the country can enter the Panera Pot of Gold Sweepstakes by texting "LUCKY" to #31261 between March 16-21 to enter for a chance to win free Panera Mac & Cheese for a year. MyPanera members can also get $2 off any size Mac & Cheese on March 16 and 17, according to the company. There are 39 Panera locations in Arizona. Find the nearest one at Starting on March 17, customers can get a large 2-topping pizza from Marco's Pizza for $8.99 using code "GETFLAVOR." Find the location nearest you at From March 14-17, White Castle customers can get $2 off any 10 Sack of Sliders using code "10SACK." The offer can be combined with an existing Cheesy 10 Sack promotion wherever available, the company said. Find the location nearest you at McAlister's Deli has added two limited-time items to its menu in honor of the Irish holiday. From March 12-26, the following items are available nationwide: Leprechaun Lemonade: A mix of McAlister's Old fashioned lemonade with a blend of blue raspberry syrup and peach puree; $3.99 Corned Beef Spud: A giant spud loaded with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing; $10.29 McAlister's Rewards Members can earn 2x points with the purchase of either item or a Reuben Sandwich, from March 12-17, according to the company. There are three McAlister's locations in Arizona. Find the one nearest you at Back on the limited-time menu at the restaurants are Saintly Sips Cocktails including the $6 Tipsy Leprechaun made with Jameson Irish Whiskey and the new Golden Goose made with Grey Goose Vodka. There's also Rainbow Lemonades in nine fruit flavors including mango and passionfruit. Visit to find the nearest location. Get a free Corned Beef Reuben sandwich with any $15 minimum purchase through Sunday. And you can get an exclusive 'Eat Me I'm Arby's Reuben" T-shirt at the online shop for just $25. Visit to find the location closest to you. The ice cream shop chain has BOGO 50% off sundaes March 16-March 31 and there's some special green scoops — Pistachio Almond, Mint Chocolate Chip and Wild 'n Reckless at participating shops. Milkshakes are special priced at $5 for a small, $6 for a medium and $7 for a large. Also available, a St. Patrick's Day Cake, decorated with a rainbow, pot of gold and sprinkles. To find the location nearest you, visit Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program get a free pastry with any beverage purchase on St. Patrick's Day and double points on all St. Patrick's Day products including the St. Paddy's Mochi Donut, St. Paddy's King Cream Donut and the St. Paddy's Rainbow Cake. There are three Paris Baguette stores in Arizona. Visit to find the closest one. Get a free avocado upgrade on your breakfast burrito or bowl on Monday and through March (use code FREEAVO). There are dozens of Salad and Go locations in metro Phoenix. Visit to find the nearest location. Get 17% off your order of $17 or more on St. Patrick's Day (offer good online only with code LUCKYME at participating locations). There are four Slim Chickens locations in Arizona. Find the one nearest you at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: St. Patrick's Day 2025: Here's where to find food deals in Arizona
