3 d. ago Reform UK council removes St George’s flags and bunting over public safety fears

Durham County Council is removing the display of St George’s Cross and the Union flag over fears it could compromise public safety

Politics

7 d. ago Kneecap cancel all US tour dates over clash with court hearing in London

Band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces terrorism charge in UK for alleged display of Hezbollah flag mid-performanceThe Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have cancelled their scheduled US tour dates in October, citing the proximity to a court hearing in London involving band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh’s alleged mid-performance display of a Hezbollah flag.Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence in the UK in May after being accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah during a concert in London last November. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Bands boycott festival after group claim they were ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a Palestinian flag.

Culture

9 d. ago The Last Dinner Party boycott Victorious Festival in solidarity with The Mary Wallopers

The Last Dinner Party have pulled out of Victorious Festival in solidarity with The Mary Wallopers after the latter's set was cut short due to them displaying a Palestinian flag

Culture

1 week ago Irish band call festival statement ‘misleading’ after being ‘cut off’

The Mary Wallopers were performing at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth when they claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a Palestinian flag.

Culture

1 week ago Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick flies Union Jacks from lamp

The Shadow Justice Secretary said local authorities which failed to back displays of the flag were guilty of 'pathetic disdain for Britain and its values'.

Society

1 week ago Voices: ‘This is not patriotism’: Readers clash over St George’s Cross flag displays

Readers are divided over the wave of St George’s Cross flags and graffiti in Birmingham – with some calling it vandalism and hijacking, while others see it as a show of pride and unity

Politics

1 week ago Decision delayed in London flag display charge against Kneecap rapper

Decision delayed in London flag display charge against Kneecap rapper  upi.com

Politics

1 week ago Kneecap rapper, 27, 'who waved Hezbollah flag at gig' is aided by an Irish language interpreter as he appears in court to face terror charge

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of the terrorist group Hezbollah at a gig in November last year.

Events

1 week ago Hundreds of Kneecap fans descend on court to support rapper, 27, accused of displaying Hezbollah flag during gig

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of the terrorist group Hezbollah at a gig in November last year.

Sport

1 week ago Kneecap's Mo Chara court LIVE: Musician appears in court over terror offence

Kneecap star Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh known as Mo Chara is today appearing in court after being charged with a terror offence, over allegations he displayed a Hezbollah flag at a London gig

Events

1 week ago Kneecap rapper to appear in court over alleged support of terrorist organisation

Protests are expected outside Westminster Magistrates' Court today where Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.

Events