Gleision Colliery

Mine Disaster Fund In £75,000 Boost

PA | Posted 21.01.2012 | UK

The biggest single donation to a fast growing appeal fund set up in the wake of a mining disaster which killed four men has been made. Cash for ...

Prince Charles To Visit Mine Disaster Staff

PA | Posted 18.11.2011 | UK

The Prince of Wales will meet key personnel who took part in major efforts to save four trapped miners killed in a devastating underground disaster. ...

Inquiry Launched Into Swansea Mining Tragedy

PA | Posted 16.11.2011 | UK

An inquiry has been launched after four men died in a mining tragedy that "stabbed through the heart" of a community. The bodies of Phillip Hill, C...

Three Miners Found Dead During Rescue Effort

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 15.11.2011 | UK

Three out of four miners trapped underground in Wales have been found dead, police confirmed on Friday. as rescue workers struggle to reach the bodies...

Murky Water Thwarts Mine Rescue Bid

PA | Posted 15.11.2011 | UK

Divers who entered a flooded mine to help free four trapped miners have been forced to return above ground, rescuers said. Specialist...

Miners Remain Trapped Despite Huge Rescue Operation

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 15.11.2011 | UK

Emergency services are conducting a "difficult rescue operation" after four miners were trapped by water in the Gleision Colliery in Pontardawe, Swans...