My great grandfather, grandfather, father-in-law and husband all worked in mines across the North East and collectively between them worked for more than 120 years in the industry. Most mine workers ...

Going to the Big Meeting to hear Jeremy Corbyn or just to have a day out? This year’s Durham Miners’ Gala will be held on Saturday and it promises to attract thousands of visitors arriving on road, ...

Reform UK councillors have not been formally invited to the 139th Durham Miners' Gala after taking control of the local authority. Durham Miners Association (DMA) said the party had "chosen to ...

A pit village which has been "unrepresented" at the annual Durham Miners' Gala after the community's banner fell into disrepair has been given an "exciting" £14,742 grant to replace it. Campaigners in ...

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We Are Still Here! celebrates the resilience and solidarity of the Durham coalfield communities Stirring landscapes and an artwork created for the Durham Miners' Gala are among the works up for ...

Crowds have gathered in the sun to watch brass bands, trade unions, pride groups and pit banners come together for the 139th Durham Miners' Gala. This year's event marked the 41st anniversary of the ...

A rare chance to buy a piece of pit history - and help to keep the Durham Miners Gala going - is up for grabs at auction. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get ...

Stirring landscapes and an artwork created for the Durham Miners' Gala are among the works up for auction later this month. The highlights of the sale, at Anderson and Garland in Newcastle, are three ...