1 month ago
Tens of thousands of people have flocked to the coast for a kite festival in Lancashire.
The opening day of the annual three-day St Annes International Kite Festival was disrupted by 40mph winds on Friday.
However, the wind dropped for the last two days of what organisers say is the UK's biggest kite festival.
The skies have been awash with displays from more than 200 kite fliers from all over the world, including Australia and the US, and a new art trail bringing shop windows to life with kite design created by local school children.
The free event is a partnership between Fylde Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10, with support from St Annes Town Council.
#festival #annes #Lancashire #however
The opening day of the annual three-day St Annes International Kite Festival was disrupted by 40mph winds on Friday.
However, the wind dropped for the last two days of what organisers say is the UK's biggest kite festival.
The skies have been awash with displays from more than 200 kite fliers from all over the world, including Australia and the US, and a new art trail bringing shop windows to life with kite design created by local school children.
The free event is a partnership between Fylde Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10, with support from St Annes Town Council.
#festival #annes #Lancashire #however
2 months ago
Fylde have signed Blackpool midfielder Theo Upton on a season-long loan deal.
The 18-year-old has made five senior appearance for the Tangerines and made his debut in September 2024, aged 16.
Upton, who spent time on loan with eighth tier side Matlock last season, could make his debut for the Coasters in Saturday's trip to Woking.
#upton #made #fylde #september
The 18-year-old has made five senior appearance for the Tangerines and made his debut in September 2024, aged 16.
Upton, who spent time on loan with eighth tier side Matlock last season, could make his debut for the Coasters in Saturday's trip to Woking.
#upton #made #fylde #september
3 months ago
Southend United have signed forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for ******* ault earlier this month.
Colclough, 31, was given a 28-month term - suspended for two years - after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm without intent at Derby Crown Court.
He had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January and previously worked with Southend boss Kieron Dyer at Chesterfield as the Spireites won promotion to League Two in 2023-24.
The Shrimpers have also signed midfielder Tommy Backwell, 23, and 22-year-old winger Sahid Kamara following successful trials at Roots Hall.
Colclough has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
#colclough #year
Colclough, 31, was given a 28-month term - suspended for two years - after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm without intent at Derby Crown Court.
He had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January and previously worked with Southend boss Kieron Dyer at Chesterfield as the Spireites won promotion to League Two in 2023-24.
The Shrimpers have also signed midfielder Tommy Backwell, 23, and 22-year-old winger Sahid Kamara following successful trials at Roots Hall.
Colclough has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
#colclough #year
4 months ago
Wales legend Mark Hughes has said he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
Alex Hughes had spells at Stockport County and Wrexham before ending his playing career to work in player ******* ysis and recruitment.
He worked for Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham, who were all managed by his father, before leading a private academy in Portugal.
He then became a player agent and in recent years worked for non-league clubs AFC Fylde and Morecambe before becoming player recruitment lead at League Two club Grimsby Town last July.
Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Wales striker Hughes paid tribute to his son in a statement released via the League Managers ******* ociation.
Alex Hughes had spells at Stockport County and Wrexham before ending his playing career to work in player ******* ysis and recruitment.
He worked for Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham, who were all managed by his father, before leading a private academy in Portugal.
He then became a player agent and in recent years worked for non-league clubs AFC Fylde and Morecambe before becoming player recruitment lead at League Two club Grimsby Town last July.
Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Wales striker Hughes paid tribute to his son in a statement released via the League Managers ******* ociation.
