The Latest Breaking News from Hillsborough

Hillsborough families meet former bishop to discuss new duty of candour law

The families of victims of the 1989 disaster have met James Jones, the former bishop of Liverpool.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Hillsborough Castle events mark key role as backstage diplomat in Good Friday Agreement

Since the 1980s, Hillsborough Castle has been a political retreat in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023

Theresa May writing book on "abuses of power", but will she mention Boris Johnson?

Publishers describe Theresa May's book - titled The Abuse of Power - as a "searing exposé of injustice", saying it will shed light on notorious scandals such as the Hillsborough and Grenfell Tower tragedies and the Salisbury poisonings

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Dominic Raab 'should take wool out of ears' over public advocate plans

The ECHO spoke with shadow justice secretary Steve Reed after the government announced its Independent Public Advocate plans

Liverpool Echo · Mar 1, 2023

Hillsborough bar and restaurant named one of the 'Best Gastropubs' in the UK

This is not the first time this pub has featured on the list

Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2023

‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

The Justice Secretary said preparatory work to establish the independent public advocate is ‘well under way’.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Justice Secretary offers to meet Hillsborough families

Dominic Raab said the Government would be establishing an Independent Public Advocate to support those affected by major disasters.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Public advocate for disaster victims to be set up 'as soon as possible'

A letter, from Dominic Raab to Hillsborough families and seen by the ECHO, said: "I am determined that we should never again see families struggling"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 28, 2023

Liverpool fans to unveil Andrew Devine Hillsborough memorial on Spion Kop

The chair will be added next to a bench which has been on the hill since 2010 in memory of the other 96 victims of the disaster

Liverpool Echo · Feb 27, 2023

Thousands to remember Hillsborough victims at Grand National 2023

A minute's applause will take place 34 years on from the tragedy

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023