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Brassed Off at 30: 'Community spirit has kept this village going'

Thirty years after the film Brassed Off was released, the village of Grimethorpe in South Yorkshire still shows strong community spirit despite the loss of its colliery. Residents say neighbours continue to support one another, and local brass bands remain active and bring people together.

BBC South Yorkshire 1 Nov 2026

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