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Engineer Phil Tibbetts, from Dudley, tells us why he has designed a flag and coat of arms for the Black Country. What do you think of his creation? Leave your comments in the box, below.

A flag celebrating the Black Country's industrial heritage has been banned by fire bosses who fear the chain symbol is linked to slavery. The black, white and red design became the official flag ...

Engineer Phil Tibbetts, from Dudley, has designed a flag, a coat of arms and a plaid for the Black Country. He tells us what his symbols mean. Starts off as a black field with a yellow saltire ...

The Black Country flag is offensive, says a leading racism campaigner who complains that chains made in the area were used to shackle slaves. Published Jul 13, 2015 Political activist Patrick ...

But when it comes to celebrating its proud heritage with a specially commissioned flag, they are being made in Taiwan. Article continues below Last night, Black Country loyalists expressed their ...

MORE: What is the Black Country flag and what does it represent? Ms Smith’s comments coincide with Black Country Day celebrations, during which the flag is flown in prominent locations across ...