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

The police watchdog will pursue concerns that families of Hillsborough victims were spied on if evidence emerges, British Home Secretary Theresa May has said.

Former British prime minister John Major has apologised to the families of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster for failing to launch the independent investigation they campaigned for.

The inquests into the deaths of 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster will have a jury, the coroner ruled today.

Thousands of people joined together at an emotional memorial service today to mark the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

The UK's police watchdog is to publish its report over claims of misconduct by a senior police officer following the Hillsborough football tragedy.

Former Spice Girl Mel C collected the Tesco Celebrity Mum of the Year award today.

The Hillsborough disaster tribute single topped the charts today to become the 2012 Christmas number one.

Criminal charges over the Hillsborough disaster are back on the table as a fresh police investigation is launched.

The British High Court has quashed the original accidental death inquest verdicts returned after 96 Liverpool football fans died in the crush at Hillsborough 23 years ago.

Under-fire West Yorkshire chief constable Norman Bettison has resigned.

Questions have been raised about the ability of the police watchdog to cope with its own investigation into the Hillsborough disaster.

Britain's Attorney General is expected to apply today to have the original verdicts in the inquest into the deaths of 96 fans at Hillsborough quashed.

Scores of police officers including a serving chief constable are being investigated over the Hillsborough disaster in what will be the biggest ever inquiry into police action, it has emerged.

After the exposure of the truth about the Hillsborough tragedy the time is now for accountability and responsibility, a leading campaigner has said.

The biggest ever inquiry into police actions in the UK is to be launched after a coruscating report on the Hillsborough disaster.

The police watchdog will announce tomorrow what action it plans to take over allegations made in a damning report on the Hillsborough disaster.

The families of Hillsborough victims have welcomed the retirement of a top police officer who criticised Liverpool fans after the inquiry into tragedy.

A chief constable has told former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie that he will not be getting an apology relating to the infamous “The Truth” story published in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster.

Hillsborough families have reacted with anger after it emerged former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie has told solicitors to demand an “apology and recompense” from South Yorkshire Police.

Hillsborough families have reacted with anger after it emerged that former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie has instructed solicitors to demand an “apology and recompense” from South Yorkshire Police.

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Steven Gerrard has advised Luis Suarez to get today’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester United off to a suitably reconciliatory start by shaking hands with Patrice Evra.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has played down the significance of the pre-match handshake between forward Luis Suarez and Manchester United’s Patrice Evra this weekend.

Another leading Manchester United fans’ group has urged Red Devils supporters not to repeat their anti-Liverpool chants at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool will treat Manchester United’s visit on Sunday like any other from their north-west rivals on what is expected to be an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield.

Margaret Thatcher never paid much attention to football, but last week football was remembering her.

Families of Liverpool fans killed in the Hillsborough disaster are meeting for the first time today since an independent panel revealed a shocking cover-up which attempted to shift the blame for the tragedy from the police on to the victims.

Professional Footballers Association chairman Clarke Carlisle has called for the handshake row surrounding John Terry and Anton Ferdinand to be put in perspective.

Alex Ferguson expects Manchester United’s visit to Liverpool later this month to pass off without a problem as he called for an end to the hostile rivalry between the two clubs.

The Liverpool anthem 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' has shot to number two in the iTunes singles chart following a campaign by supporters in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disclosures.

Alex Ferguson expects Manchester United’s visit to Liverpool later this month to pass off without incident as he called for an end to the hostile rivalry between the two clubs.

You’d have to cut thin slices to have enough shame to go around on Wednesday afternoon.

Alex Ferguson has called for Manchester United and Liverpool supporters to end the sick chanting that has scarred recent encounters between the teams.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes repercussions from the Hillsborough disaster means lessons will continue to be learned in the future.

Hillsborough families yesterday welcomed the Football Association’s apology to all those affected by the disaster — but said it should have been made years ago.

A former Conservative MP named as one of the sources behind The Sun's controversial coverage of the Hillsborough tragedy today said he was "deeply and sincerely sorry" for the part he played in the scandal.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hopes the publication of the truth about the Hillsborough disaster will end disgraceful and tasteless chants by “idiots” at future matches.

Football Association David Bernstein today offered "a full and unreserved apology" to all those affected by the Hillsborough disaster in England.

Pressure was growing today for criminal prosecutions to be brought against police officers involved in the Hillsborough disaster.

Liverpool yesterday said their fans had been completely exonerated by the Hillsborough Independent Panel’s report into the 1989 disaster.

The 96 victims of the Hillsborough tragedy can finally rest in peace after an independent report said Liverpool fans were not to blame, campaigners said

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner today said “the world has heard the real truth” about the Hillsborough disaster.

Former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie who wrote the headline The Truth has offered his “profuse apologies to the people of Liverpool for that headline”.