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The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Tom Ekin, today expressed his wish that there could be inclusive St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city centre next year, backed by the council.

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Alliance councillors in Belfast were today due to announce whether they will vote for the city’s first Sinn Fein mayor.

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