"It is my favourite time of year to work. It is a fantastic time of year to work and I have been robbed of that this year," says Alan Woodcock, a former miner and now a tour guide at the National Coal ...

A strike by more than 40 workers at the National Coal Mining Museum is to be extended until mid-October after the chief executive quit talks, a union has said. Members of Unison at the museum in ...

Dig deep into festive fun this winter with unmissable brand new Santa and Mrs Claus experiences at the National Coal Mining Museum. Forget coal in your stocking — this year, the gift of the season ...