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Hillsborough

News and articles relating to the Hillsborough Disaster.

April 17, 1989, floral tributes are placed by soccer fans at the 'Kop' end of Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, on April 17, 1989, after the Hillsborough April 15 tragedy when fans surged forward during the Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium killing 96 people. (Picture by: Peter Kemp / AP/Press Association Images)

Remembering the 96, and the impact of Hillsborough on Liverpool – 30 years on

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 14, 2019: Flowers and tributes left by supporters at the memorial to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster, the 15th of April marks the 30th anniversary of the disaster, pictured before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Gone but never forgotten — Rest in Peace The 96

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 15, 2014: A supporter takes a moment to look at the tributes tied to the Shankly Gates before the 25th Anniversary Hillsborough Service at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Hillsborough trial: Prosecution to seek retrial after jury fail to reach verdict

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, April 11, 2011: Liverpool supporters on the Spion Kop display banners to mark the 22nd anniversary of the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster, which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans, before the Premiership match against Manchester City at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda).

‘Extraordinary failings’ caused deaths at Hillsborough, trial hears

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 15, 2015: A supporter touches the temporary Memorial before the 26th Anniversary Hillsborough Service at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Hillsborough match commander pleads not guilty

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 27, 2016: xxxx. (Pic by Propaganda) Margaret Aspinall, the chair of the Hillsborough Family Support Group talks outside St George's Hall in remembrance of those who died at the Hillsborough disaster, a day after after a court delivered the unlawful killing verdict at the Hillsborough inquest .

Hillsborough families to seek review after police chief misconduct case dropped

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 5, 2017: Liverpool supporters stand for a minute's applause to remember the victims of the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster, with the Spion Kop forming a 96 mosaic before the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Hillsborough police commander David Duckenfield to face trial for manslaughter

29th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster ( David Blunsden/Imago/PA Images)

Hillsborough Justice Campaign welcomes debate on safe standing introduction

Roma squad pay respects at Hillsborough memorial after arriving at Anfield

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 14, 2012: Liverpool supporters with 'Don't Buy The Sun' posters during the FA Cup Semi-Final match against Everton at Wembley. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Watch: Why do football fans boycott the Sun newspaper?

A minute's applause is held to mark the 29th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy before the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday April 14, 2018.. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire.

Rivalries put aside as football pays respects on 29th Hillsborough anniversary

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 5, 2017: Liverpool supporters stand for a minute's applause to remember the victims of the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster, with the Spion Kop forming a 96 mosaic before the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Gone but never forgotten — Rest in Peace The 96

Liverpool, England - Saturday, January 6, 2007: Liverpool fans on the famous Spion Kop hold up a mosaic reading 'The Truth' for six minutes to remember the 96 supporters who dies at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 before the FA Cup 3rd Round match against Arsenal at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Former police chiefs among six charged over Hillsborough disaster

Video: Rafa Benitez shows his class again supporting the Run For The 96

Rivalries put aside on 28th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, April 15, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson during the 27th Anniversary Hillsborough Service at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool players to mark Hillsborough anniversary

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 5, 2017: Liverpool supporters and players stand for a minute's applause to remember the victims of the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster, with the Spion Kop forming a 96 mosaic before the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Gone but never forgotten — Rest in Peace The 96

Hillsborough Family Support Group present to youngsters at Liverpool academy

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, September 22, 2016: Trevor Hicks, Margret Aspinall, Kenny Dalglish, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Roz Gladden, Marina Dalglish, Lord Mayor's consort Roy Gladden and Professor Phil Scraton with their medals before a Conferment of the Freedom of the City of Liverpool for the 96 Victims of the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster at the St. George's Hall. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Kenny Dalglish and the 96 among those awarded the Freedom of Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 15, 2015: A supporter touches the temporary Memorial before the 26th Anniversary Hillsborough Service at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Service held to reopen Hillsborough Memorial following Anfield redevelopment

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 15, 2014: A supporter takes a moment to look at the tributes tied to the Shankly Gates before the 25th Anniversary Hillsborough Service at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Hillsborough: An extract from Adrian Tempany’s ‘And the Sun Shines Now’

Video: 2,000 runners take part in the Run For The 96

(Photo: Paul Francis Cooper)

Run for the 96: Hillsborough victims to be honoured in charity 5K on Sunday

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 27, 2016: Thousands of people gather outside Liverpool's St George's Hall in remembrance of the 96 victims who died at the Hillsborough disaster, a day after after a two-year long inquest court delivered a verdict of unlawful killing. (Pic by Propaganda)

96 Hillsborough victims and Kenny Dalglish among those awarded Freedom of Liverpool

After April’s Hillsborough justice verdict, the 96 victims are to be posthumously awarded the Freedom of Liverpool.

SWANSEA, WALES - Sunday, May 1, 2016: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel and Swansea City's captain Ashley Williams present a floral tribute to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster before the Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Justice for the 96: How world football paid tribute after Hillsborough verdict

Football clubs around the world paid tribute to the 96 this weekend after Tuesday’s Hillsborough inquest verdict delivered justice.

SWANSEA, WALES - Sunday, May 1, 2016: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel and Swansea City's captain Ashley Williams present a floral tribute to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster before the Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Swansea City pay tribute to the Hillsborough families after justice verdict

Swansea City paid tribute to the families of the 96 after Tuesday’s Hillsborough inquest verdict, laying a wreath at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, April 27, 2016: Thousands of people gather outside Liverpool's St George's Hall in remembrance of the 96 victims who died at the Hillsborough disaster, a day after after a two-year long inquest court delivered a verdict of unlawful killing. (Pic by Propaganda)

Hillsborough families to pursue legal action against police forces

Lawyers acting for the families of the Hillsborough disaster victims are to press ahead with legal action against South Yorkshire Police and West Midlands Police.