Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike
A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.
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1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
Starmer Hails Rayner as 'Titan' at Miners' Gala
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.
1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
All five miners dead after Chile mine collapse
A devastating mine collapse in Chile has claimed the lives of all five missing miners, marking another grim chapter in the country's mining history.
13 miners trapped in Chile copper mine collapse
A devastating collapse at a copper mine in Chile has left 13 miners trapped underground. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach them as fears grow over their safety.
Body found in collapsed Chile mine, search continues
A body has been discovered in a collapsed Chilean mine operated by state-owned Codelco, while rescue teams continue their desperate search for other trapped miners.
Orgreave Inquiry: Police Accountability Long Overdue
Decades after the violent clashes at Orgreave, calls for accountability grow louder as the long-overdue inquiry into South Yorkshire Police's actions gains momentum.
Orgreave Miners Warn Police of New Legal Action
Former miners involved in the infamous 1984 Battle of Orgreave are considering new legal action against South Yorkshire Police, alleging excessive force and cover-ups.
Orgreave Truth Campaign Demands Justice Decades Later
Calls grow for a public inquiry into the 1984 Battle of Orgreave, where miners faced brutal police tactics during the UK miners' strike. Labour pledges support for truth and justice.
Home Office blocks Orgreave papers release
The Home Office has refused to disclose documents related to the 1984 Battle of Orgreave, angering justice campaigners who demand transparency over police conduct during the miners' strike.
Retired cops face Orgreave inquiry amid cost concerns
Former officers face legal pressure to provide evidence on the 1984 miners' strike clash as critics question the cost and timing of the long-delayed investigation.
Miners win 40-year battle for justice over strike arrests
After 40 years of struggle, former miners and their families celebrate a landmark ruling that acknowledges wrongful arrests during the 1984-85 strikes.
Orgreave 1984: Miners' strike clash visual timeline
Relive the dramatic confrontation at Orgreave during the 1984 miners' strike through a detailed visual timeline, exploring the violent clashes between police and picketers.
UK launches Orgreave miners' strike inquiry after 40 years
Four decades after violent clashes during the 1984 miners' strike, the government has announced a public inquiry into the events at Orgreave.
Orgreave Inquiry: Why Now and What’s at Stake?
The long-awaited Orgreave inquiry is set to examine the controversial 1984 clashes between police and miners. Here’s what you need to know about its timing, objectives, and the crucial questions it aims to answer.
Orgreave police files destroyed - truncheon report missing
Exclusive: Documents detailing police actions during the infamous 1984 Orgreave clashes were deliberately destroyed, raising fresh questions about accountability.
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