Hillsborough
News and articles relating to the Hillsborough Disaster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video: “Those responsible must be held to account” – Andy Burnham MP delivers Hillsborough speech
Andy Burnham, Shadow Home Secretary and Leigh MP, delivered a rousing speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday, in the wake of the Hillsborough inquest.
The power of solidarity and determination: One of the many lessons of Hillsborough
Jeff Goulding reflects on a historic day for Liverpool FC, the city, the British legal system – but above all, the families of the 96.
“The biggest victory in the history of the club” – How the papers reacted to the Hillsborough inquest verdict
The Hillsborough inquest ruled that the 96 supporters to lose their lives in 1989 were unlawfully killed, bringing justice to Merseyside.
Hillsborough victims to be commemorated amid calls for accountability
The 96 Liverpool fans who died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster will be commemorated later after an inquest jury ruled they were unlawfully killed, triggering calls for further action.
Kenny Dalglish: ‘Hillsborough verdict is total vindication for relatives and fans’
Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes the Hillsborough inquest verdict is total vindication for the relatives and supporters of the club following a 27-year battle for the truth.
Hillsborough Justice Campaign: ‘Persistence in the face of great adversity’
The Hillsborough Justice Campaign group released a statement on Tuesday night, reacting to the verdict of unlawful killing of the 96.
Ian Ayre praises “humbling and inspirational” Hillsborough campaigners after justice ruling
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has praised the resilience of the Hillsborough campaigners after a “true verdict” was delivered on Tuesday.
“God bless the jury” – Families rejoice in Hillsborough verdict as police turn to criminal investigation
Families of the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster declared that justice had finally been done.
Father “so, so pleased” as Hillsborough jury gives ‘dreamt-of’ decision
Barry Devonside, who lost his only son Christopher, 18, in the Hillsborough disaster said he had “dreamt” of the moment a jury decided the 96 victims were unlawfully killed.
Players, clubs and managers pay tribute after Hillsborough verdicts
The justice delivered through Tuesday’s Hillsborough inquest verdict brought the footballing world together to pay respect to the 96.
Hillsborough: How fans fought for justice for 27 years
The Hillsborough disaster affected Liverpool as a city, with supporters fighting for justice for 27 years after tragedy struck in Sheffield in 1989.
Rafa Benitez lauds Hillsborough verdict: “What we have been saying for a long time”
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has praised the verdict of the Hillsborough disaster inquest in an emphatic statement on Tuesday afternoon.
Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall: ‘I am so proud of my city’
Hillsborough campaign Margaret Aspinall delivered an emotional response to Tuesday’s verdict, praising the city of Liverpool for their support.
Video: Hillsborough families sing You’ll Never Walk Alone after inquest
After a jury ruled the deaths of the 96 at Hillsborough to have been unlawful, families affected joined to sign You’ll Never Walk Alone.
“After 27 long years, this is real justice for the 96” – Andy Burnham MP on Hillsborough inquest
Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham, who joined campaigns for justice following the events of the Hillsborough disaster, has hailed Tuesday’s verdict.
14 questions – How the Hillsborough justice verdict unfolded
Tuesday morning’s Hillsborough inquest saw nine jurors answer 14 questions to determine their verdict in Merseyside’s search for justice.
96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed at Hillsborough, jury concludes
The 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed, the inquests jury has concluded.
Hillsborough inquests jury’s verdict to be given on Tuesday
The jury’s conclusions on the fresh Hillsborough inquests into the 96 deaths at Britain’s worst sporting disaster will be delivered on Tuesday.
Hillsborough jury can return majority decision on whether fans unlawfully killed
The jury in the Hillsborough inquests has been told it can return a majority decision on whether the 96 victims were unlawfully killed.
“27 years never forgotten” – Players and fans pay tribute to the 96
Former Liverpool players join supporters to pay their respects to the 96 on the 27th anniversary.