Man ordered to take down flag

Patriotic Darren Gray has been ordered to take down a flag of St George from his home — as it advertises England.

Council chiefs told the 27-year-old builder he needs an advertising licence to hang up his 10ft by 8ft emblem.



And if Darren, of Bedford, does not move it by February 17 he faces a £1,000 fine, rising by £100 a day if it stays up.

In a letter, Bedford council told Darren that flags hung on homes and not from poles need a licence.

He said yesterday: "It’s Britain gone mad, yet again."