Coal mining10 hrs agoAppeal launched to save collieryFoxfield Colliery, which opened in 1880 and closed in 1965, still has its railway line in place.10 hrs ago9 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 202625 Dec 2025'We just want to go back to work': The ex-miners on strike again at ChristmasYorkshire veterans of the 1984-5 miners' strike reflect on another Christmas on a picket line.25 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Pit reunion will be 'sad occasion' - ex-minerFormer Kellingley Colliery miners are to reunite 10 years after the UK's last deep pit closed.18 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Mining museum staff to vote on extending strikeMembers of Unison at the museum in Wakefield have been on strike in a dispute over pay since August.8 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Waste from UK's largest opencast mine 'poses significant risk'There are safety worries as three large spoil tips are set to be left above Merthyr Tydfil.4 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Ex-miner Budget payment a 'long time coming'Members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme will receive £2.3bn, the chancellor announced27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Ex-mineworker 'elated' at £2.3bn pension releaseStuart Porthouse welcomes the release after 30 years of surplus mineworker pension funds.27 Nov 202523 Nov 2025A year after coal tip landslide, my dream home is worthlessA year on from the landslide that swept through Cwmtillery, residents say they are still fearful.23 Nov 2025...
