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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We are getting into the busy season and it’s important to know the beach flag system. Especially when there is dangerous marine life present. Purple flags ...
If you head to the National Mall in D.C. this week you will see 30,000 small flags planted on the lawn in front of the U.S. Capital. There’s a mix of American and purple flags to represent the ...
Lichfield District Council is celebrating Purple Flag Week from 23–30 May, a national initiative that recognises and promotes excellence in managing town and city centres in the evening.
A town has retained its Purple Flag status for the sixth year running, recognising its safe, vibrant and well-managed night-time economy. Northampton has had the award, which is held by just 90 ...
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Oak Island has issued a purple and green flag warning for its beaches as of May 23. A red flag warning was issued on May 21 after the Beach Safety Unit observed dangerous ...
Purple flags were flying on Panama City Beach to warn beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war. The man o' war, often mistaken for a jellyfish, has a painful sting. Beach Safety Director Daryl Paul ...
Galway joins over 80 Purple Flag destinations worldwide, including renowned tourist hotspots and charming market towns across the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Malta, New Zealand, and Australia.
Southampton is celebrating as it proudly receives ATCM’s (Association of Town & City Management) Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant ...
If you see a purple flag at the beach, it’s an indication that there are marine pests present in the water. These pests include jellyfish, stingrays and various other dangerous fish.
Southampton has been awarded Purple Flag status for the third year in a row. The city was recognised by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) for its commitment to night-time safety.
It comes after the local Business Improvement District (BID) took over the management of the Purple Flag designation from York Council in 2023. York city centre. (Pic credit: James Hardisty) ...