Hillsborough: timeline of key events
JMU Journalism takes a look back at the significant milestones since the Hillsborough Independent Panel Report was released.
Justice is still craved just as much
The wounds of Hillsborough still remain open and raw no matter how much progress has been made during recent months.
Memorials unveiled for Hillsborough
The city commemorated the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by unveiling two town centre memorials for the 96.
Reaction to death of Margaret Thatcher
Opinions are deeply divided as Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s only ever female Prime Minister, dies aged 87.
Bettison’s conduct slammed in report
Sir Norman Bettison would have “a case to answer over gross misconduct” for his actions, an IPCC report says.
Hillsborough pre-inquest hearing set
A pre-inquest hearing into the 96 Liverpool fans who died at Hillsborough in 1989 will take place in London next month.
Runners set for Hillsborough trek
Fundraisers are set to run 96 miles in three days from Sheffield to Liverpool in memory of the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough.
Monument plans for Hillsborough
The Hillsborough Justice Campaign wants to erect a new memorial by St John’s Gardens.
Campaigning Mum title for Aspinall
Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall won Campaigning Mum of the Year at a Tesco national awards ceremony.
Police chief sorry for Hillsborough email
The head of South Yorkshire Police is forced to apologise for an email challenging the Hillsborough campaigners’ version of events.
Hillsborough families shop opens
A shop to raise money for Hillsborough families has opened with the help of a number of Liverpool celebrities.
Hillsborough song is Xmas number one
The Justice Collective won a famous pop chart victory by beating X Factor winner James Arthur to become the Christmas Number One.
Hillsborough justice bid boosted
On a landmark day for Hillsborough campaigners, new inquests have been ordered and a new police investigation is announced.
Hillsborough author on report’s impact
The primary author of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report has told of the responsibility he felt for the families and survivors.
Tomlinson backs Hillsborough single
Ricky Tomlinson tells JMU Journalism why he wants a single in aid of Hillsborough families to be the Christmas number one.
Hillsborough inquests set to be quashed
The Attorney General has applied to the High Court to quash the original inquests of 96 Liverpool fans who died at Hillsborough.
Child’s song for Hillsborough victims
An 11-year-old songwriter who was touched by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign has written her own tribute song in honour of the cause.
McCartney joins in on Hillsborough single
Sir Paul McCartney has joined in on a new recording of ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ to support the Hillsborough families.