The council had ordered the removal of the original flag, which was later torn apart by Storm Amy, and sparked a row with property boss James Holmes, 51, who refused to back down View 4 Images A defiant property boss has triumphed in his battle to fly a 100ft Union Flag from a former council building

A property tycoon has emerged victorious in his fight to fly a 100ft Union Flag from a former council building, despite initial attempts by officials to remove a smaller version. ‌

James Holmes, 51, stood his ground when his original flag was labelled a "large-format advertisement" and ordered to be taken down. The flag, emblazoned with a "Fly the Flag" slogan and QR code, was destroyed by Storm Amy earlier this month. ‌

Undeterred, Mr Holmes invested £2,500 in an even large

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