The Miners' Strike2 days agoPolice destruction of miner strike files likely to be examinedThe files, said to have been destroyed last year, were related to the 1984 so-called Battle of Orgreave.2 days ago19 Aug 2026Honouring mining heritage at match 'was so moving'Susan Proudfoot says she is now a Lens fan as well as a Sunderland one.19 Aug 20268 Jul 2026Orgreave inquiry gala appeal for miners' evidenceThe Orgreave inquiry team has a stall at the Durham Miners' Gala for those wanting to give evidence.8 Jul 202618 Jun 2026Orgreave inquiry chair 'encouraged' by responseMore than 100 responses and 2,500 pieces of documentary evidence have been submitted to the inquiry.18 Jun 202626 Mar 2026Orgreave inquiry launches to 'establish the truth'An independent inquiry will investigate events before, during and after the Battle of Orgreave.26 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Community hub celebrates 40 years of supportCortonwood Comeback, near Barnsley, has helped more than 40,000 people since it was set up in 1986.24 Mar 20263 Jan 2026'The pit might have gone - but there's still a community here'Residents say area has moved on from its mining past - but others think history should be marked.3 Jan 202620 Dec 2025The miners who still meet up every Christmas for 'pit talk'Former Grimethorpe Colliery miners gather to share their memories of pit life at working men's club.20 Dec 202511 Oct 2025How mining banners helped shape communities past and presentThe colourful banners can be seen around north-east England, but why and what do they represent?11 Oct 2025...
