Coal mining7 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 202513 Mar 2025Mine firm given deadline to clarify plansWest Cumbria Mining has been silent on its intentions since permission was quashed last year.13 Mar 2025Cumbria11 Mar 2025'We fought pit closures till the end'Kent's coal miners say they were the last to hold out against Margaret Thatcher's government.11 Mar 2025Kent8 Mar 2025Permanent gallery for 'Coal Town' photographer The 100 images in his Coal Town exhibition are to go on permanent display at Woodhorn Museum. 8 Mar 2025Tyne4 Mar 2025Work begins on mine water heating systemWater from disused coal mines is to be used to heat hundreds of new homes in Seaham Garden Village.4 Mar 2025England...