tether February 9, 2025 3 min read

The day Westhoughton stood still: remembering the Pretoria Pit disaster

How one of Britain’s worst mining disasters shaped the town forever

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The day Westhoughton stood still: remembering the Pretoria Pit disaster — The last working shift in 1934

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Karen says she had to leave her 82-year-old mum in an A&E corridor despite being the person who helps her communicate. Now she wants the Prime Minister to hear her experience. Today, we publish this harrowing photo of Karen's mum to highlight the plight that of our loved ones many face.

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