SHOCK and awe reigned supreme at Petersfield's annual bonfire and fireworks spectacular on Saturday night – but it wasn't all about the explosions that lit up the night sky.

The town turned out in force to support the Round Table-organised family event at Bell Hill recreation ground, raising more than £5,500 for local causes in the process.

But organisers were left with red faces after what was meant to be a patriotic bit of flag flying marred the event and threatened to turn the town's bonfire celebrations into a scene of controversy.

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