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‘You don’t see the trauma until suddenly you do’: Lockerbie bombing’s lasting impact on a ‘normal little town’

Ongoing trials, documentaries and dramatisations mean the Scottish town remains in the spotlight, willingly or not

The Guardian - UK

New BBC Lockerbie documentary will ‘honour the memory of those lost’

Those covered in the 60-minute film include Olive Gordon, a 25-year-old hairdresser, and Greek shipping titan Minas Kulukundis.

Evening Standard

Nurse-turned-MSP recalls ‘no casualties coming’ horror after Lockerbie bombing

Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in the Scottish Borders in December 1988, killing 270 people.

The Independent UK

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Colin Firth says playing father of Lockerbie victim ’emotionally challenging’

He plays Dr Jim Swire, who campaigned for justice after his daughter died when the Pan Am flight 103 was blown out of the sky above Scotland in 1988.

Evening Standard

How to watch 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' online — stream from anywhere

The terrorist outrage that shook the world and became one man's personal quest for justice. Watch 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth on Sky – a meticulous and honourable dramatisation of the 1988 atrocity and what happened next

3/5 Colin Firth plays the father of one of the victims with careworn decency in this five-part drama about the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 and its aftermath

Evening Standard

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Evening Standard

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Lockerbie Bombing: What happened on the day Pan Am Flight 103 exploded?

The lives of 270 people were claimed after a bomb exploded on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988

The Independent UK

Trial of alleged Lockerbie bombmaker will restore faith in justice, says Bain

The downing of Pan Am Flight 103, on December 21 1988, remains the worst terrorist atrocity to have taken place on British soil.

Evening Standard

What happened in the Lockerbie bombing? 35th anniversary of tragedy recognised

35 years on, we look at what happened during the Lockerbie bombing

Evening Standard

Lockerbie bombing marked 35 years on as Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf pays tributes to 270 killed

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf pays tribute to 270 victims and emergency service personnel who attended scene

Evening Standard

Lockerbie on Sky review: sensitively picks its way through unending grief and Realpolitik at its most cynical

Beyond the politics and conspiracy theories, what is left in the wake of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 are devastating stories of loss

Evening Standard

Gaddafi's right hand man claims Al Megrahi 'innocent and used as a scapegoat'

Gaddafi confidante Daad Sharab who visited Abdelbaset al-Megrahi three times in prison hopes his family may finally find “justice” after the arrest of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi

Daily Record

Colonel Gaddafi 'knew' Lockerbie bomber was innocent but made prison 'deal' for him

A confidante of Colonel Gaddafi, who was assassinated in 2011 by Libyan rebel forces, said he allowed the Lockerbie bomber to be jailed for the attack despite knowing of his innocence

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The National (Scotland)

Archives reveal Nelson Mandela’s clash with Tony Blair over Lockerbie bombing

NELSON Mandela’s attempts to act as an intermediary over the Lockerbie bombing led to tensions with Tony Blair’s Labour government,…

The National (Scotland)

Lockerbie bombing suspect not facing charges in Scotland, Lord Advocate says

THE man suspected of being the Lockerbie bombmaker, who is detained in the US, is not currently facing criminal proceedings in Scotland, the Lord…

The Guardian - UK

Abduction of Lockerbie bomb suspect ‘agreed with US three months ago’

Mohammed Abouagela Masud was seized by notorious militia after discussions between US and Libyan officials

The Independent UK

Lord Advocate: Lockerbie bombing suspect not facing charges in Scotland

The country’s top law officer told Holyrood that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is not currently facing charges.

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The Guardian - US

Lockerbie bomb suspect in US custody was ‘abducted from home’ by warlord

Mohammed Abouagela Masud accused by US of having set timer for bomb that destroyed the Boeing 747, killing 270 people in 1988

The Independent UK

Lord Advocate welcomes Lockerbie bombing arrest

In a rare statement about a live case, the Lord Advocate said the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing would continue.

Daily Record

Lockerbie suspect ‘always high on the list’ says former SNP Justice Secretary

Kenny MacAskill said Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi was always a person of interest in the investigation.

The National (Scotland)

Lockerbie suspect ‘always high on the list’, says former justice secretary

SCOTLAND'S former justice secretary has said a man in US custody on suspicion of building the bomb that downed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in…

The Independent UK

Lockerbie suspect ‘always high on the list’, says MacAskill

US officials announced on Sunday that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi was in their custody.

The Guardian - UK

Saif Gaddafi: London life of former playboy who could lead Libya revealed

A cache of emails and documents sheds light on the would-be ruler’s activities at a time when he was entering public life

Daily Record

Son of Lockerbie bomber 'deeply disappointed' after Supreme Court judges reject case appeal

Lawyers for the family of the late Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – the only man to be convicted of the bombing of Pan-Am flight flight 103 in 1988 – had been seeking to overturn a ruling by the High Court.

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