Hillsborough Disaster

British Court orders retrial of Hillsborough disaster commander; retrial to begin 7 October

A British judge has ordered retrial of David Duckenfield who was the commander during 1989 FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest which claimed lives of 96 fans

Premier League: Hillsborough disaster police commander to face trial over deaths of 95 Liverpool supporters

David Duckenfield was the match-day commander at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium.

Premier League: Liverpool supporters vote in favour of standing areas to be reintroduced in stadiums

Their support is especially significant given the 1989 Hillsborough disaster which resulted in 96 Liverpool fans being killed in crushes caused by over-crowding in the Leppings Lane standing area.

Premier League: West Bromwich Albion agree to reintroduce standing sections in stadiums on trial basis

I have written back to the Premier League and told them our position remains that we would be very keen to be involved in a pilot," Miles said in a statement.

Premier League clubs considering 'safe standing' areas in stadiums

Premier League clubs are set to discuss proposals to re-introduce standing areas at English top-flight grounds for the first time in more than 20 years.

Justice for the 96: Jury says Liverpool fans 'unlawfully killed' in Hillsborough disaster

The 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough football stadium disaster were unlawfully killed, a jury found Tuesday, blaming police for the worst tragedy in the history of British sport.

New inquests begin into 96 deaths at Hillsborough stadium

The new hearing before a jury is expected to hear evidence on issues such as stadium safety, emergency planning, crowd management and the response of the emergency services.

Sunderland strip fans of season tickets for standing

A law on standing was passed in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster when 96 supporters were crushed to death and many more injured due to over-crowding at an FA Cup semi-final

Cameron 'profoundly sorry' for Hillsborough injustice

Cameron was speaking as an independent report found that police at the time had scrambled to deflect the blame for Britain's worst sporting disaster onto Liverpool football fans to cover up their own flawed response.

Man United, Liverpool launch new kits

With kit sales dominating as one of the most profitable part of a club, Manchester United and Liverpool have already unveiled their home attires for next season.