Coal mining

Plans for the first deep coal mine in the UK in more than 30 years are officially abandoned.

Tours at Wakefield's National Museum of Coal Mining were paused in December, while a winder was fitted.

Many women felt snubbed by the majority who crossed the picket line in Nottinghamshire.

A council pledges to protect ancient rights of freeminers to burn and mine coal in the area.

West Cumbria Mining has been silent on its intentions since permission was quashed last year.

Kent's coal miners say they were the last to hold out against Margaret Thatcher's government.

The 100 images in his Coal Town exhibition are to go on permanent display at Woodhorn Museum.

Water from disused coal mines is to be used to heat hundreds of new homes in Seaham Garden Village.