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Durham Miners' Gala guide as huge crowds expected for spectacular event on Saturday

Banners, bands and the Big Meeting - the annual celebration of our mining history will be back in Durham on July 8

almost 4 years ago

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Ian Johnson

Sir Keir Starmer slams the Government at virtual Durham Miners' Gala

The Labour leader was joined by the likes of Jeremy Corbyn in sending messages for the virtual event, held online due...

almost 4 years ago

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Hannah Graham

How Durham Miners' Gala honoured Big Meeting supporter Jack Charlton

The Ashington-born World Cup hero spent a brief stint as a coal miner and continued to support mining communities lik...

almost 4 years ago

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Durham Miners' Gala moves online for a live celebration - how you can take part

Huge community event gets an an online lease of life following the disappointment over its coronavirus cancellation

about 4 years ago

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When is Durham Miners' Gala - and what can we expect?

Find out the plans for the day ahead of the arrival of the annual event which attracts crowds of thousands to Durham ...

over 4 years ago

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Hannah Graham

No Michael Gove, Durham Miner's Gala will not take place in a Tory seat

Michael Gove opened for Boris Johnson's victory speech - but it seems he doesn't understand the geography of the Nort...

almost 5 years ago

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Film about Durham Miners' Gala is set for its cinema debut

The Big Meeting film which features Jeremy Corbyn and Dennis Skinner will make its cinema debut in September

almost 5 years ago

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Katie Collings

Durham Miners' Association hits back at Rachel Riley's 'damaging' tweet

The Countdown presenter had slammed a brass band for playing a Jewish song at the Durham Miners' Gala on Saturday

almost 5 years ago

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'Community, solidarity and heritage' at 135th Durham Miners' Gala

The historic city of Durham was flooded with colour as crowds listened to brass bands and speeches from guests includ...

almost 5 years ago

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Jeremy Corbyn denies turning his back on North East Brexit supporters

The Labour leader said a no-deal Brexit would do 'massive damage' to jobs in the region and vowed that the party woul...

almost 5 years ago

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Durham Miners' Gala - live updates

Crowds are expected to line the streets for the annual Durham Miners' Gala which celebrates the region's history

almost 5 years ago

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Jeremy Corbyn to speak at Durham Miners' Gala for fourth year running

The event's organisers announced on Friday that the opposition leader will be appearing before crowds at the 135th ev...

almost 5 years ago

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Ken Loach to attend Durham Miners Gala

Award-winning director of Newcastle-set I, Daniel Blake and Sorry We Missed You will be back in the region this July

almost 7 years ago

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Hannah Graham

Been out this weekend? Here's what you missed, from Corbyn's crowds to £10m cars

The sun's been out - and maybe you have too - so here's what's been going on in the North East this weekend