"The Union flag should never have been removed from Magherafelt in the first place".
That's according to Mid Ulster Councillor Trevor Wilson.
Yesterday Council workmen chopped down a flag-pole that had been re-erected by loyalists.
The previous one, which had flown for over 50 years, was removed last year for a Public Realm Scheme.
Council Chair Mr Wilson says he's still not clear how the Union flag-pole was included in the Scheme's original plans, but removed later.
More than 200 police officers assaulted in NI over Christmas period
By Claudia Savage (Press Association)
Minister halts business rates process after hospitality backlash
By Jonathan McCambridge (Press Association)
Tributes paid to man who died after car crashes into shop in Co Tyrone
By Gráinne Ní Aodha (Press Association)
Four more Santander branches to close in Northern Ireland
By Henry Saker-Clark (PA Deputy Business Editor)
Mike Nesbitt to retain position as Health Minister
By Jonathan McCambridge (PA)
Download the Q Radio app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.
Download from the App Store Download from Google Play
