Time frame set for Hillsborough inquests
The inquests into the deaths of 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster will begin by Monday March 31 next year, the coroner ruled today.
Hillsborough inquests to be heard before a jury
The inquests into the deaths of 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster will have a jury, the coroner has ruled.
Crowds mourn Hillsborough mum
Crowds have lined the streets of a Merseyside town to bid farewell to Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams.
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Crowds mourn Hillsborough campaigner
Crowds have lined the streets of a Merseyside town to bid farewell to Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams.
Mrs Williams, one of the loudest voices throughout the campaign for justice following the 1989 football stadium disaster, is being remembered at a service in Formby.
She died aged 62 on April 18 after a battle with cancer.
Scores of people, many wearing Liverpool scarves, gathered in bright sunshine outside Our Lady of Compassion Church.
A hush fell over the street as the hearse bearing Mrs Williams' coffin pulled up.
It also contained a wreath of white flowers embellished with red roses that spelled out "Mum".
Bystanders watched as the coffin was carried into the church, followed by hundreds of mourners.
Crowds gather to pay silent respects
A number of Everton fans were among the crowds to say farewell to Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams.
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Liverpool boss amongst mourners
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and MPs Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham are amongst the mourners at Anne Williams' funeral.
Coffin adorned in red and white flowers
Red and white flowers adorn the coffin at the funeral of Hillsborough mum Anne Williams at her funeral in Formby.
Crowds line streets to pay respects
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Funeral for Hillsborough campaigner
Crowds are expected to line the streets of Formby this afternoon, ahead of the funeral of Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams.
Read the full storyHillsborough campaigner Anne Williams laid to rest
The funeral of Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams takes place today. Anne was last seen in public at this month's anniversary service - she passed away a week before a hearing to decide when fresh inquests will take place.
Anne Williams: A mother's fight for justice
Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams defied doctors by attending her last public appearance at the Hillsborough memorial service on the Monday before she died.
Her son Kevin died at Hillsborough, aged 15.
Read: Exclusive: Tribute to Anne from the officer who tried to save Kevin
Since then, Mrs Williams was known as one of the loudest voices throughout the campaigners' efforts for justice.
She was an early chairman of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign and later independently established Hope For Hillsborough (For Justice) in an effort to secure a fresh inquest into her son's death.
The funeral of Anne Williams will take place in Merseyside, later today.
Funeral for Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams
Crowds are expected to line the streets in Merseyside to pay their respects to the Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams whose funeral takes place today.
Watch: There will be big numbers for Anne's funeral
A service will take place at Our Lady's church in Formby, Merseyside, to remember her life, followed by a committal at Southport crematorium.
Liverpool council is planning a further commemoration today for Mrs Williams, who died of cancer on Thursday April 18 aged 62.
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