Earlier this week, city residents reported seeing England and Union Flags raised overnight on Saturday (January 24) into Sunday (January 25). These could be seen on posts from Folly Bridge, by the police station on St Aldates to Speedwell Street, near Oxford Crown Court, as well as round the corner and up behind Oxford Westgate. READ MORE: Police issue warning to public after 'murder' in villageUnion Flags near Thames Valley Police Station. In December 2025, Wallingford Town Council told locals not to contact the town council about Union Flags being displayed around the town. The Wallingford Town Council statement added: "These authorities are responsible for matters related to the flags.