Drinkers in the North involved in anti-social behaviour were warned today that they face a one-year ban from a leading nightspot as part of a scheme to combat crime.

Presbyterian Church leaders urged Sinn Féin today to publicly support the police in the North.

Sinn Féin has accused loyalists in Belfast of attacking two "interface workers" who were trying to prevent violence in the west of the city last night.

A policeman was injured early today during disturbances in west Belfast.

One of the most contentious loyalist parades in the North’s marching season passed off peacefully at west Belfast peace line today.