A WWI hero, renowned ornithologist, medical doctor, trade union organiser and founder member of the Communist Party of Great Britain all rolled in one. MAT COWARD tells the story of a life so ...

Considered one of world’s finest trade union buildings and famous for its ‘pitmen’s parliament’, Redhills was built on a grand scale ...

Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in north-east England transformed with displays of mining heritage, a parade of colourful silk banners representing community spirit ...

The hugely popular Miners Festival Service at Durham Cathedral will return this weekend as part of the Durham Miners Gala. The service, which takes place at 3pm, has been part of every Gala since 1897 ...

A Grade II listed miners' hall has reopened as a heritage and cultural centre after a £14m restoration. Durham Miners' Hall- also known as Redhills - had served as the headquarters of the Durham ...

We spoke with Andrew McIntyre, the interim CEO of Redhills, about the redevelopment of Durham's Pitman's Parliament.

Take a step back into the fascinating history of Durham Miner’s Association with a rare glimpse inside the Miner’s Hall. These pictures reveal enough memorabilia to fill a museum or two, with more ...

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