and why it features a red dragon? 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 ...

The first use of a dragon in connection with what is now Wales is thought to date from the 7th Century. It was only officially recognised as the Welsh national flag in 1959 but the version we know ...

A Welsh Christian group is calling for the traditional Welsh dragon flag to be replaced by the cross of St David. A Welsh Christian group is calling for the traditional Welsh dragon flag to be ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions A look at history to explain why there is a dragon on the Welsh flag. Leafing through ancient historical documents and logging on to legends, we find out ...

A group of Christians say Wales's national flag is "demonic" and should be changed. The Welsh Christian Party claims the red dragon on the nation's standard is at odds with the country's position ...

Anyway, the three flags, two Owain Glyndwrs and one Welsh dragon had been ripped off the poles. To be honest I'm unsure how they went up to to them; you definitely need a step ladder as I've put ...

David Cameron is to break with tradition and fly the Welsh flag above Downing Street in honour ... and rugby fans clamouring for the Welsh dragon to be hoisted above Number 10.