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The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
What does Lionesses' Euros win mean to you? Fans react to England's victory parade
Some 65,000 fans turned out in London to support the victorious England women's football team in celebrating their Euro 2025 win with an open-bus tour on Tuesday, 29 July. ' My reaction was just shock, excitement. For them to bring it home – back-to-back – is incredible,' said Miriam, 26, a Lionesses supporter attending the central London parade. The team, decked in England flags and Union Jacks, travelled along The Mall on two open-top buses towards Buckingham Palace as the crowd chanted 'It's coming home.' The crowd was filled with people of all ages and genders, gathered together to show their support for the Lionesses. 'They're the first ever English team to retain a title, and that means that we're creating history here,' said Alby, 11.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Princess Beatrice and children join crowds for Lionesses' football victory parade
Princess Beatrice and her family joined crowds of thousands watching the England women's football team's victory parade in central London. The princess, her husband Edoardo Mozzi and their children Sienna, Athena and Christopher, were among crowds lining The Mall near Buckingham Palace to celebrate the team winning Euro 2025. The King 's niece, who is the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, unofficially represented the royal family at the parade following England's win over Spain in the women's European Championship. Athena, who was born several weeks prematurely in January, was in a baby carrier strapped to her father, while Sienna, three, waved a hand-drawn England flag. England's women made history on Sunday, becoming the country's first international team to win a major tournament overseas and the first to retain their trophy after beating Spain on penalties in the final in Basel. The team, decked in England flags and Union Jacks, travelled along The Mall on two open-top buses towards Buckingham Palace as the crowds sang It's Coming Home and Sweet Caroline. Captain Leah Williamson lifted the silver trophy from the top deck of one bus to raucous applause, while player Alessia Russo said she was 'on cloud nine' and described the celebrations as 'a bit surreal'. England hero Chloe Kelly thanked the crowds and the 'incredible' team, while manager and three-time Women's Euros winner Sarina Wiegman was surprised onstage by her favourite artist Burna Boy. A ceremony outside the Queen Victoria Memorial ended with red flares, fireworks and the team taking to the front to dance with the crowds. On Monday, the team went to a reception event in the garden of 10 Downing Street with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fury as dozens of pupils ‘put into isolation for wearing Union Jack clothes on school's culture day'
Parents complained that their kids 'were made to feel like wearing something British was dirty' IT'S A UNION JOKE Fury as dozens of pupils 'put into isolation for wearing Union Jack clothes on school's culture day' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DOZENS of pupils were put in isolation at a school for sporting Union Jacks on a 'culture day', furious parents claimed yesterday. Leanne Wehrle said her 15-year-old daughter Isobelle, who draped a flag over her shoulders, was among those held in meeting rooms. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Isobelle Wehrle is one of dozens of students across Britain who have been put into isolation for wearing a Union Flag on school 'world culture days', pictured with mum Leanne Credit: Paul Tonge 4 Scarlett, 13, was also punished for wearing a white T-shirt with a Union Jack on it, pictured with mum Jenny And she said when Isobelle questioned the decision she ended up being suspended for five days for arguing. The row echoes The Sun's revelations of a girl at another school being banned from a 'diversity day' for wearing a Union Jack dress. In the latest case, children at Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy in Oldbury, West Mids, were asked to wear outfits to reflect their heritage. Leanne, 39, said: 'Lots wore their flags over their shoulders, and others opted to wear them around their waists as skirts. READ MORE ON WOKE BRITAIN NO FUN ZONE Fury as woke council scraps popular airshow despite it making £60m for economy 'Isobelle was put into an isolation room almost immediately, as were about 30 other kids. Yet many other children wore flags from the countries where their families originated, such as Jamaica and Spain, and had no problem.' Bar owner Mrs Wehrle added: 'Isobelle and her friends were made to feel like wearing something British was dirty. 'When she asked the head why, all he could say was, 'Because it's not allowed'. Isobelle never gets into trouble — not until this happened, at least.' Charity shop worker Jenny Priest said her 13-year-old daughter Scarlett was also put into isolation for wearing a white T-shirt with a Union Jack on it. Jenny, 38, said: 'Isobelle stuck up for my daughter and she got into trouble for that.' Last night the school insisted pupils had been allowed to wear Union Jacks. We should tell woke uni students to grow a pair, but they'd burst into tears & call the cops, says Piers Morgan But it added: 'We have clear guidelines on non-uniform days. No student was suspended due to their choice of outfit on the day.' Last week The Sun told how Courtney Wright, 12, was banned for wearing a Union Jack dress at Bilton School in Rugby, Warwickshire. The school later apologised. 4 Last week The Sun told how Courtney Wright, 12, was banned for wearing a Union Jack dress Credit: Roland Leon
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Fury as dozens of pupils ‘put into isolation for wearing Union Jack clothes on school's culture day'
DOZENS of pupils were put in isolation at a school for sporting Union Jacks on a 'culture day', furious parents claimed yesterday. Leanne Wehrle said her 15-year-old daughter Isobelle, who draped a flag over her shoulders, was among those held in meeting rooms. 4 Isobelle Wehrle is one of dozens of students across Britain who have been put into isolation for wearing a Union Flag on school 'world culture days', pictured with mum Leanne Credit: Paul Tonge 4 Scarlett, 13, was also punished for wearing a white T-shirt with a Union Jack on it, pictured with mum Jenny And she said when Isobelle questioned the decision she ended up being suspended for five days for arguing. The row echoes In the latest case, children at Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy in Oldbury, Leanne, 39, said: 'Lots wore their flags over their shoulders, and others opted to wear them around their waists as skirts. READ MORE ON WOKE BRITAIN 'Isobelle was put into an isolation room almost immediately, as were about 30 other kids. Yet many other children wore flags from the countries where their families originated, such as Bar owner Mrs Wehrle added: 'Isobelle and her friends were made to feel like wearing something British was dirty. 'When she asked the head why, all he could say was, 'Because it's not allowed'. Isobelle never gets into trouble — not until this happened, at least.' Charity shop worker Jenny Priest said her 13-year-old daughter Scarlett was also put into isolation for wearing a white T-shirt with a Union Jack on it. Most read in The Sun Jenny, 38, said: 'Isobelle stuck up for my daughter and she got into trouble for that.' Last night the school insisted pupils had been allowed to wear Union Jacks. We should tell woke uni students to grow a pair, but they'd burst into tears & call the cops, says Piers Morgan But it added: 'We have clear guidelines on non-uniform days. No student was suspended due to their choice of outfit on the day.' Last week The Sun told how The school later apologised. 4 Last week The Sun told how Courtney Wright, 12, was banned for wearing a Union Jack dress Credit: Roland Leon 4 Courtney with her dad, who brought the case to national attention Credit: PA
Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man gets revenge on neighbour who complains about Union Jack flag in garden
The 66-year-old initially flew a Union Jack flag in his garden as a 'tribute to his country' but took it down after he received a complaint from a neighbour. Now he's got petty revenge A man who was forced to take a Union Jack flag down from his garden after a neighbour's complaint has got his own back. 'Market man' Colin, hoisted the flag out of love for his country but faced pressure to take it down after a neighbour lodged a complaint with the council. When quizzed about the dispute, the bloke, who poses wearing a suit covered in Union Jacks on his TikTok profile, said: "It's what people do these days; they complain about everything." The awkward situation quickly went viral online, which spurred Colin to take further action with a petty vendetta against the angry neighbour. Refusing to back down, the 66-year-old bought a mammoth-sized Union Jack and hoisted it on a ridiculously tall flagpole for the world to see. A clip of him erecting the oversized flag has now amassed over a million views on TikTok, Lancs Live reports. In the viral video, a woman can be heard sounding shocked as Colin puts the flag up. "It's gonna be too big Col. Oh my god," she warned, to which Colin wittily responded: "Well, I took this flag down because someone didn't like it. So I've only brought a bigger one, look." He jokingly cautioned: "So if they complain again you know what I'm gonna do. I'll get an even bigger one." In response, some TikTok commenters praised the move, with one writing: "Hoist that beautiful flag high. I salute the flag and you, sir" and another adding "You should be allowed to fly this country's flag, good on you mate." Another social media user joked: "I'm going to complain that the flag pole isn't tall enough, you need to get a taller flagpole for the bigger Union Jack flag, so people further away can see it and appreciate it." Meanwhile, someone else spotted: "Great but it's upside down, wide white stripe should be on top against the flag pole." Colin has now started flogging Union Jack flags on TikTok shop after his video went viral. It comes as households have been warned they could be slapped with a £2,500 fine if they break the rules around flying flags. 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. You must also 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. 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." The flag has been at the forefront of conversation in recent days after a schoolgirl was placed in school isolation for wearing a Union Jack dress. Courtney Wright, a high-achieving 12-year-old who attends Bilton School in Rugby, was left feeling "so embarrassed" after turning up to the planned cultural celebration on Friday to be told her union flag dress was "unacceptable". Her family blasted the school after learning she had been segregated from her friends due to her choice of attire, adding that the straight A student "couldn't understand what she'd done wrong". In response to the fury, the school apologised. A spokesman for Stowe Valley Trust said: "At Bilton School, we are proud of the diversity of our students and the rich heritage they bring to our community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every pupil feels respected, valued, and included. "On Friday 11th July, an incident occurred during our Culture Celebration Day that caused considerable upset to one of our pupils, her family, and members of the wider community. "We deeply regret the distress this has caused and offer our sincere and unreserved apologies. We have since spoken directly with the pupil and her family to listen to their concerns and reflect on how this could have been handled better. "We are committed to learning from this experience and ensuring that every student feels recognised and supported when expressing pride in their heritage. "As a school, we are reviewing our policies and strengthening staff training to ensure our practices reflect our values of inclusion, respect, and understanding for all."
