In his fortnightly column MARK SEDDON reflects on the death of Major Oak and why such ancient trees matter to us
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End of an era for Kellingley
by Peter Lazenby
The world’s largest communist party marked its 105th birthday this week — and remains true to its principles and firm in its course, says OLIVER VARGAS
The left has become too reliant on persuasion and too detached from the workplaces and communities it seeks to represent, argues NICK TROY
RAMZY BAROUD highlights how Israel’s ambassador sought to shut down UN officials documenting sexual violence and abuses against Palestinians
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had far-reaching consequences, including a boost to Pakistan’s regional standing, argues ROGER McKENZIE
The recent heatwaves revealed how ill-prepared Britain remains for a hotter future – and how unequal the ability to cope with it has become, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
The drive to strengthen European defence is reshaping relations between France, Germany, Italy and Britain, says NICK WRIGHT
KELLINGLEY colliery, which is to close on December 15, is Britain’s last deep coalmine. It has also been one of the most productive and profitable.
The Yorkshire pit is modern and employs some of the most advanced coalmining technology in the world.
Exploration of the site began in the late 1950s and the pit was developed in the early 1960s, with the first coal coming out in 1965.
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