A long-running investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges if they were still in service, but due to retirement, no disciplinary actions will be taken. The report criticizes police failures and a false narrative blaming fans, highlighting systemic issues and ongoing calls for accountability and legal reforms. The only conviction related to the incident was for a safety failure by a club official.
Families of the Hillsborough disaster victims fear the upcoming police report will not provide full answers or accountability, as the investigation has been lengthy, costly, and now condensed into a focused 400-page document, raising concerns about transparency and justice.
Florida has recorded over 2,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the first three months of 2024, with one-tenth of them occurring in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. The state's total COVID-19 deaths in 2023 saw a significant decrease compared to the previous years.
The 2023 municipal election results for local races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro, North Carolina have been reported. Jess Anderson wins the Chapel Hill mayoral race with 59.76% of the votes, while Barbara Foushee becomes the Carrboro mayor with 96.91% of the votes. Mark Bell is elected as the Hillsborough mayor with 97.10% of the votes, and Kyle Shipp becomes the Pittsboro mayor with 95.31% of the votes. The results for town council and board of education seats are also provided.
A Hillsborough mansion, known as the "Western White House," designed by Julia Morgan as a replica of the White House in Washington, is on the market for $38.9 million. Built by George Hearst, son of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, the mansion features a replica of the Oval Office and the East Room. Although Hearst never lived in the mansion, it was intended to showcase his aspirations for the presidency. The property has changed hands multiple times and underwent renovations before being listed for sale. The 24,350 square-foot mansion sits on a 3-acre lot and offers 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
Liverpool fans have a long-standing tradition of booing the UK national anthem, God Save the King, due to their anti-establishment sentiment and historical grievances against the UK establishment. The Premier League has asked all clubs to play the anthem before matches to mark the coronation of King Charles III, but Liverpool fans are expected to continue their protest. The city's history of Irish immigration, religious divide, and the Hillsborough disaster have contributed to the fans' sense of being betrayed by the nation they were born in. The anthem is seen as a symbol of that nation, and Liverpool fans want to make it clear that they don't believe they are part of it.
On the 34th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, The Athletic has published a special project remembering the 97 men and women who lost their lives. The project aims to tell the human stories behind the sombre statistics and to keep the memories and legacies of those who died alive. The families of the victims were asked to share their stories, and several agreed to participate. The project includes stories of James Aspinall, Richard Jones and Tracey Cox, Eric Hughes, Andrew Sefton, Gary Jones, Peter McDonnell, Graham Roberts, Steve Fox, Keith McGrath, and James Delaney.
