Coal mining2 days agoReform councillors 'not invited' to Miners' GalaThe Durham Miners Association says it will not "abandon" its principles and invite Reform UK.2 days agoEngland8 days agoCash to make coal tips safe 'scratching the surface'A shortage of the appropriate skills to manage coal tip safety was highlighted as a concern.8 days agoWales7 Jun 2025Rare rail 'survivor' of coalmines to returnA train saved from scrap in the 1970s returns to County Durham where it pulled coal for two decades.7 Jun 2025England4 Jun 2025Big Pit charging mine admission is wrong - reportIt is wrong to charge people to enter the Big Pit National Coal Museum mine, a Senedd report says.4 Jun 2025Wales7 Apr 2025Restored miners' banner to hang in primary schoolThe repaired ornate silk banner will be hung at a primary school in South Pelaw later this year. 7 Apr 2025Wear4 Apr 2025Deep coal mine plans officially droppedPlans for the first deep coal mine in the UK in more than 30 years are officially abandoned. 4 Apr 2025Cumbria2 Apr 2025Underground tours restart at coal mining museumTours at Wakefield's National Museum of Coal Mining were paused in December, while a winder was fitted.2 Apr 2025England25 Mar 2025'We had to help each other during miners' strike'Many women felt snubbed by the majority who crossed the picket line in Nottinghamshire. 25 Mar 2025Nottinghamshire18 Mar 2025Ancient tradition of freemining allowed to continueA council pledges to protect ancient rights of freeminers to burn and mine coal in the area.18 Mar 202512345...34