A bit of bunting is usually considered a festive and fun way to spruce up a street. But the flags set up on Leigh high street have caused a dispute among residents after some complained.
“The noise from these flags is absolutely awful! Lord help the businesses, they must be powfagged with it! Arggggghhh!,” a post in a popular Leigh Facebook group read - prompting a debate which has raged on over the course of more than 120 comments.
The noise has been described as sounding like rain is pelting down on the road, and comes from the plastic bunting flapping in the wind. The flags of European countries are decorating the street in celebration of the Women’s Euros, which kick off in Manchester later this week.
