Hillsborough disaster

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Hillsborough disaster

A mass disaster which occurred in 1989 at the Hillsborough football stadium in Sheffield, England, during an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC, in which 96 Liverpool fans died (from crush injuries and suffocation) and 766 were injured.

The official inquiry, the Taylor Report, attributed the tragedy to a failure of police to control the crowd, and led to elimination of standing terraces in large football venues in England and Scotland.

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The WMP officers faced allegations they "failed to investigate the cause of the Hillsborough disaster properly".

No more charges

No further criminal charges likely over Hillsborough disaster and aftermath

Hillsborough named on shortlist of places which "best represent the history of England"; The Sheffield stadium was chosen as a "powerful symbol of human tenacity in pursuit of justice after terrible loss of life"

By ELEANOR BARLOW News Reporter THREE trials are anticipated for the six men facing charges arising from the Hillsborough disaster, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

Three trials expected for men charged over Hillsborough disaster

A FORMER chief constable has been blasted over an upcoming book defending his role in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.

Dismay over Hillsborough cop's book

Over the years that have passed by, it would have been easy for them to leave it and lay it to rest and move on but the families of the Hillsborough disaster have had this desire and drive to get a conclusion.

Former player hails Hillsborough families' courage and perseverance

South Yorkshire Police - which is under intense scrutiny over its role in the Hillsborough disaster - faced claims that officers used "excessive force" against picketing miners, manipulated statements and gave false evidence in court.

Orgreave miners push for inquiry; UK BULLETINS

The incident occurred on Saturday April 4 when Langton was involved in an exchange responding to tweets indicating that someone was selling memorial tickets relating to the Hillsborough disaster.

Ref hit with ban over tweet

KENNY Dalglish has been questioned at the inquests into the Hillsborough disaster about the behaviour of Liverpool fans and hooliganism.

Player Dalglish quizzed over Hillsborough

THE Cabinet Office is making "urgent inquiries" following claims that government computers were used to make offensive and inflammatory comments about the Hillsborough disaster.

Government hand in editing out the truth

THOUSANDS of people gathered at Anfield yesterday for a memorial service to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

Fans remember the dead of Hillsborough

The trouble began after referee Dean Whitestone blew his whistle to mark the beginning of a minute's silence in respect for victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Boro fan due in the dock over silence disturbance

NINETY-SIX red roses placed on seats at the front of the Leppings Lane end provided a poignant tribute to the Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster.