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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 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: 04/10/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | England | Hampshire | Kite surfer 'lucky to be alive'
EXTRACT: ...A kite surfer was said to be lucky to be alive after being found clinging to his broken gear in rough seas and gale force winds off the Hampshire coast...
Found: 02/10/2008, Read More
BBC SPORT | Golf | Kite flies high again in Maryland
EXTRACT: ... Veteran Tom Kite stunned the field by recording a five-under 66 to grab the third-round lead at the Booz Allen Classic in Maryland on Saturday...
Found: 25/09/2008, 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: 22/09/2008, 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: 22/09/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | England | Leicestershire | Man heartbroken after kite theft
EXTRACT: ...A man who runs a kite flying project for youngsters in Leicester said he may be forced to give up, after his kites valued at about £4,000 were stolen...
Found: 22/09/2008, Read More
BBC NEWS | England | Leicestershire | Offer of help after kites theft
EXTRACT: ..."We are going to give him one of each of the kites to get him started on the next project," said Mr Turpin, who has worked with Kite Sports in Schools as an instructor...
Found: 22/09/2008, Read More
BBC - WW2 People's War - Red Kites and Skuas
EXTRACT: ...Once, when we were flying our giant RED KITE from one of the hills surrounding the village, we lost control, and the kite line got itself entangled with the flagpole on top of the church tower...
Found: 14/09/2008, Read More
BBC Inside Out - Red Kites
EXTRACT: ...The red kite has a wing span or approximately two metres, or about five-and-a-half feet...
Found: 30/08/2008, 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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