How mining banners helped shape communities past and present

Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in north-east England transformed with displays of mining ...

Pit-folk and Peers: 'I've spent my career researching coal mining communities, now I've written about my hometown pit village of Fryston'

David Waddington has spent years researching the mining industry and coal communities. Now he’s written a history of the pit village where he was born. Laura Reid reports.

Council urged to step in over mining museum strike

Wakefield Council will also be asked to urge the Charity Commission to investigate the ongoing dispute. Staff at the tourist attraction, where visitors can get a lift 459 ft (140m) down to the mine ...

Ex-miners on months-long strike at National Coal Mining Museum over pay

Workers at the National Coal Mining Museum have rejected a new pay offer, with their union, Unison, claiming it would leave ...