Coal mining2 days agoSupport hub opens in deprived former mining townThe centre will focus on physical and mental health in area with high rates of obesity and disease.2 days ago6 days agoNew homes proposed for part of old coal mine siteThe Prince of Wales Colliery, in Pontefract, was the UK's oldest working mine when it shut in 2002.6 days ago23 Feb 2026Last surviving teacher of Aberfan disaster still remembers faces of the children who diedMair Morgan says the disaster that killed 144 people remains etched into her memory.23 Feb 202622 Feb 2026Retrospective to mark centenary of mining artistTom McGuinness' daughter says she is "thrilled" to see the collection of her dad's work on display.22 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Town pioneers research into mine water heat technologyGateshead's Living Laboratory is providing "rare" data on how to expand the low-carbon heating source.6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026At least 18 die in 'rat-hole' mine blast in IndiaRescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say.6 Feb 202627 Jan 2026'New homes will mean nowhere to ride our horses'Developers want to build 2,000 homes alongside the South Hindley Link Road in Wigan.27 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Appeal launched to save collieryFoxfield Colliery, which opened in 1880 and closed in 1965, still has its railway line in place.20 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Mining museum workers extend strike into summerStaff at the National Coal Mining Museum have been on strike since August in a dispute over pay.9 Jan 2026...
