The answer is both old and new. Graham Bartram, of the Flag Institute, said: "The Welsh flag we know today - a large red dragon on a white and green background - only came into being in 1959.

We all know how indisputably cool the Welsh flag is. Most other nations have bands of colours or shapes symbolising their country, while we are represented by a massive fire-breathing dragon.

He said flying the UK flag displayed a lack of respect towards Welsh culture. Shire Hall said it had been following UK government guidelines but was now flying the Red Dragon "after feedback and ...

Welsh tourist attractions have planned to shut up shop and lower their flags to half-mast on St David's Day as they protest an 'anti-tourism tax'. Several popular haunts are set to rally against ...

A welsh flag is held aloft. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) For the first time in 46 years, the North American Festival of Wales is coming to Philadelphia. The five-day festival of Welsh culture likes to ...