The Sun Gets Some Helpful Editorial Advice After Hillsborough Front Page Oversight

'Not enough space today ‘cos of Rita Ora’s legs'

It took up space on every newspaper front page on Wednesday morning, except for two...

The front pages of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers failed to mention the verdict on the Hillsborough disaster.
The front pages of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers failed to mention the verdict on the Hillsborough disaster.
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The Times later released a second edition dedicating space to reporting the verdict, but the Sun stuck to its guns and led with the breaking exclusive story that some of David Cameron's staff send texts to each other.

Tensions between the Murdoch empire and Merseyside have been high ever since the Sun ran an infamous Hillsborough disaster front page in 1989, claiming Liverpool fans stole from victims, urinated on police and blocked rescue teams.

The Sun did carry coverage on double page spread on pages 8-9, and an apologetic editorial on Hillsborough on page 10.

Needless to say, plenty of people were unimpressed.

In 1989 The Sun managed to squeeze Hillsborough on to the front page. Not enough space today ‘cos of Rita Ora’s legs pic.twitter.com/kXXP1U4W24

— Philosophy Football (@Phil_Football) April 27, 2016

Fake front pages started to flood in...

The Sun handles tomorrow's front page with their typical class and dignity pic.twitter.com/SOKGQz9RK3

— Mockeree (@mockeree) April 26, 2016

Tomorrow's front page for The Sun. pic.twitter.com/MBAZcrCZha

— The Poke (@ThePoke) April 26, 2016

The spoof news sites jumped at the opportunity to tackle Murdoch.

And many people found jokes among the outrage.

In the middle of the largest NHS strike and justice for Hillsborough families, The Sun lead with "PEOPLE SEND TEXTS" pic.twitter.com/72UBcedlJs

— Seán (@dogatadisco) April 27, 2016

SUN READERS: Save yourselves 40p today by putting your fingers in your ears and saying "la la la la la" @TwopTwips

— Sean Leahy (@thepunningman) April 27, 2016

The Five Stages of Grief in The Sun:
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial.

— paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) April 27, 2016

Sun Newspaper editorial meeting pic.twitter.com/qkRtWNcphV

— you can put anything (@boobygraffoe) April 27, 2016

The Sun insists it has apologised in light of Hillsborough verdict - if you look hard enough, you can find 'sorry' in today's word-search.

— James Martin (@Pundamentalism) April 27, 2016

The Times accidentally reminds its readers who owns it, hurriedly corrects mistake https://t.co/gzhY6UEPP6

— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) April 27, 2016

On Tuesday the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it would begin the process of considering criminal charges after a jury ruled fan behaviour did not cause or contribute to the tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, in which 96 Liverpool fans were killed.

Shortly after the events, friends and families of the deceased were shocked to see The Sun newspaper claim that Liverpool fans stole from victims, urinated on police officers and blocked rescue efforts. This resulted in a boycott of the publication across the Merseyside area and gave rise to the 'Justice For The 96' campaign.

Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge, who was on the pitch on the day of the tragedy, called then Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie a “complete and utter disgrace to humanity”.

The newspaper has since apologised several times, but have renewed anger by leaving the landmark verdict off their front page.

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