Six men charged following an investigation into the Hillsborough disaster can go on trial at Preston Crown Court, a judge has ruled.

Five men charged following an investigation into the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath are due to appear in a crown court for the first time later today.

Death threats, persecution, and hostility were all part of the drawn-out battle for justice for the victims of the 1989 disaster, Professor Phil Scraton tells Daniel McConnell

Former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison has appeared in court for the first time as a suspect today almost 30 years on from the deaths of 96 men, women and children in the Hillsborough disaster.

Liverpool fans have overwhelmingly backed the introduction of rail seating in Premier League grounds in what has been viewed as a key vote on the idea of safe standing.

Three trials are anticipated for the six men facing charges relating to the Hillsborough disaster, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

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Downing Street has since confirmed that 11 blocks of flats in eight local authority areas in England have been found to have flammable facades.

A fresh stand-off has erupted between Fine Gael and the Independent Alliance over whether a fresh inquiry into the 1981 Stardust tragedy should be established.

Detectives leading a criminal investigation into the Hillsborough disaster have appealed for 19 people seen in CCTV footage at the stadium to come forward.

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The wife of the match commander on the day of the Hillsborough disaster has said that she and her husband are also going through a "terrible" ordeal.

Footballer Steven Gerrard says he is enjoying going "unnoticed" in Los Angeles, but plans to return to Liverpool "sooner rather than later".

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 over the “widespread police cover-up” which had attempted to blame fans.

And so the disgrace continues.

Two criminal investigations into the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath could finish by the end of the year.

Nathan Carter has caught a wave with his catchy, genre-busting, tunes and his fame is going to continue growing this summer, writes Ed Power

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Louis van Gaal admits Manchester United’s disappointing Premier League campaign could reach a crescendo in this weekend’s derby against City - not that the Dutchman is feeling any pressure.

Ulster secretary Danny Murphy has hit out at how media treated claims by a safety official that the proposed Casement Park could suffer a tragedy similar to the Hillsborough Disaster.

Norman Bettison has denied telling two men in separate pub conversations that he was part of a South Yorkshire Police internal team seeking to blame “drunken” Liverpool supporters for the Hillsborough tragedy.

The police chief on the day the Hillsborough disaster occurred “apologised unreservedly” to the families of the 96 victims yesterday after admitting a “terrible lie” and misleading others minutes after the disaster unfolded.

The senior police officer in charge on the day of the Hillsborough disaster in England has arrived at court to give evidence at the new inquests.

Everton are to unveil a plaque commemorating the 96 people who died in the Hillsborough disaster ahead of Saturday’s derby meeting with Liverpool at Goodison Park.

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has issued a fresh apology for appearing to compare Ched Evans’ attempt to clear his name with the campaign for justice over the Hillsborough disaster.

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has apologised for appearing to compare Ched Evans’ attempt to clear his name with the Hillsborough disaster.

A mother and father who fought for a quarter of a century for justice for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster have been given New Year Honours.

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

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

With Raul’s Champions League goal record firmly in-sight, Ronaldo is not just breaking records but also barriers. Ciarán O’Connor takes a look at how Ronaldo’s performance against Liverpool in Anfield on Wednesday broke the barrier between the fiercest of foes as he was applauded off.

A former police officer has denied he vastly exaggerated the behaviour of Liverpool fans after a police chief told him “drunken, ticketless” supporters were to blame for the Hillsborough disaster.

With reports flying that Mario Balotelli is about to be revealed as Liverpool’s latest signing, this video from his unveiling in Milan last year will definitely help the Anfield faithful warm to him.

Russian government agencies have edited a Wikipedia article so that it suggests the Ukrainian military were to blame for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, according to a Twitter account that monitors state IP addresses.

It’s mere coincidence for us Gooners to be basking in the glow of our first trophy in nine long years, as the silver anniversary of that magical Mickey Thomas moment rolls around.

Thousands of people have marked the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at a memorial service in Anfield.

Hull reached the FA Cup final for the first time in their history after a thrilling 5-3 win over Sheffield United at Wembley.

Tomorrow’s meeting of Liverpool and Manchester City is probably the most eagerly anticipated Premier League game for neutrals this season, as England’s two highest-scoring teams meet in a game which will go a long way to deciding the outcome of the 2014 title race.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists it is ridiculous he should be criticised for utilising loan players to supplement his squad.

None of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster should be blamed for their tragic deaths, a coroner has said, which bereaved relatives welcomed as “music to our ears”.

Police officers’ accounts of the Hillsborough disaster were amended to remove comments criticising police leadership or abusive remarks about fans, an inquest has heard.

The “very many individual human tragedies” of the Hillsborough disaster have been laid bare in an emotionally-charged opening to the fresh inquests into the deaths of the 96 football fans who died.

Long-awaited fresh inquests into the deaths of the 96 people killed in the Hillsborough disaster will begin today.