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Flags Fly High: Shops Keep Union Jack Amid Complaints

10/22/2025

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The New Forest District Council allowed Cookies' Corner, a sandwich shop in New Milton, to keep its Union Jack and St George's flags after initially saying planning permission was required.
The Bridge Bakehouse in Whaley Bridge will keep its Union Jack despite complaints.
Both establishments reaffirm their commitment to displaying the flags.

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The New Forest District Council allowed Cookies' Corner, a sandwich shop in New Milton, to keep its Union Jack and St George's flags after initially saying planning permission was required.
The Bridge Bakehouse in Whaley Bridge will keep its Union Jack despite complaints.
Both establishments reaffirm their commitment to displaying the flags.