Pictures from Durham Miners' Gala 2023 in Durham City

This year's Durham Miners' Gala kicked off this morning (June 8) to warm and sunny temperatures as hundreds marched through the streets.

Representatives from former pits from across the North East attended, including from Easington in County Durham, Wistow and Selby in North Yorkshire, and more.

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Many of those marching could be seen waving flags in support of unions, whiile hundreds took part in the event.

Also present were former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and deputy leader Angela Rayner.

It was also attended by Paul Novak, general secretary of the TUC, and Stephen Guy, chairman of Durham Miners' Association.

Jeremy Corbyn said: "It's an amazing day, it's a celebration of the joy, the strength, the hope, the happiness of the communities.

When asked what he was most looking forward to seeing from the event, he added: "The sense of community, hopefully, sunshine all afternoon.

"Watching the crowd and listening to speeches, and listening to that sense of joy in the community that comes from the Durham Miners' Gala.

"It is a precious thing, but it's an organic thing that keeps growing, changes a bit here and there, more and more bands come in, more and more music comes in, and a greater variety of people."

Here are some of the pictures from the Gala: