‘World’s largest’ Yorkshire flag unveiled

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    What is believed to be the world’s largest Yorkshire flag was unveiled in Scarborough.

    Carried by 18 school children, the 50 square meters white rose and blue flag took to the pitch as Yorkshire took on Worcestershire in the County Championship.

    Tourist body Welcome to Yorkshire said it had commissioned the flag as a "special way" to support cricket.

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