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Albert to be buried with pit lamp
A FORMER miner who fought for his industry and campaigned for his town for almost two decades is to be buried with his pit lamp.
David Cameron's corporate chums stake their claim
If the Conservative leader's grasp of facts looked shaky, the interests of his backers were more solidly
US mine explosion leaves 25 dead
Twenty-five miners were killed and at least four were still unaccounted for today after an explosion in a mine in West Virginia – the worst US mining disaster for more than 25 years.
CHINESE MINE RESCUE
At least 114 survivors have been pulled out of a Chinese coal mine over a week after being trapped by an underground flood.
National rail strike off as court grants injunction
A high court judge today granted Network Rail a temporary injunction to block next week's planned four-day rail strike by signal workers.
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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