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Kites In The News
Here are the most recent kite news stories we've found. This page is updated hourly, so check back soon:
BBC NEWS | England | Hereford/Worcs | Man hurt in kite-flying accident
EXTRACT: ... Paramedics said the 20-year-old, from the St Peter's area of Worcester, had been attempting to control a 10ft (3m) kite in strong winds...
Found: 07/08/2008, Read More
BBC SPORT | OTHER SPORTS | Shinn storms to victory
EXTRACT: ... As the newest extreme sport glides ever onwards, British kite surfers are perfectly placed to reach the heady heights of recognition all over the world...
Found: 06/08/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Back from the brink, Red Kites return
EXTRACT: ..."It is our belief that the Northern Ireland Red Kite Reintroduction Project will provide a similar outcome for conservation and for the benefit of local people...
Found: 21/07/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Kite to pull ship across Atlantic
EXTRACT: ... The designers of the MS Beluga Skysails say the computer-controlled kite, measuring 160sq m (1,722sq ft), could cut fuel consumption by as much as 20%...
Found: 26/06/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Gone with the wind on 'kite ship'
EXTRACT: ...jpg" width="203" height="152" alt="MS Beluga Skysails with its computer-controlled kite (top right corner)" border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0">...
Found: 26/06/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | Wales | Kite surfer is found unconscious
EXTRACT: ... A kite surfer who was found unconscious near Prestatyn beach in north east Wales has been taken to hospital...
Found: 26/06/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | England | Devon | Eyes on the skies for kite-flying
EXTRACT: ... "It's dry and it's breezy - absolutely ideal for kite-flying, although we could maybe do with a bit more sunshine for the spectators," he said...
Found: 01/06/2008, Read More
BBC - WW2 People's War - Kite Flying at Dunkirk
EXTRACT: ...He started by designing a kite with aluminium foil woven into the cloth that could be picked up by radar to be flown by pilots who had bailed out over the sea...
Found: 17/05/2008, Read More
BBC - WW2 People's War - HMS Kite
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This man, although he served only a few months on HMS Kite, has done so much to keep their memories alive, he deserves a medal as big as a bloody dustbin lid! It was he who organised a 45th Remembrance Service at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, attend...
Found: 17/05/2008, Read More
BBC - Cornwall - Villages - Let's go fly a kite
EXTRACT: ...Kite flying is a popular past-time in the area which keeps John and Carolyn Rule busy...
Found: 17/05/2008, Read More
BBC Online - Norfolk - Kids - Make a kite
EXTRACT: ...Let's go fly a kite! Make the most of the windy weather by making this cool kite with our easy instructions...
Found: 17/05/2008, Read More
BBC - Video Nation - EXTREME KITING by Matt Mitchell
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Extreme kiting involves getting dragged along on a buggy or landboard by a huge kite...
Found: 31/03/2008, Read More
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