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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 Shields Gazette, you can get ...

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 ...

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 ...

Durham Miners’ Gala returns for the 132nd time on Saturday. Amidst the turmoil of Brexit Britain - with both the Conservatives and Labour in disarray - the gala remains an annual constant in swirling ...

Ed Miliband dismissed accusations he was running an electoral risk by speaking at the Durham Miners' Gala on Saturday, insisting he was proud to "follow in the footsteps" of past Labour greats. The ...

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 ...