A loyalist band-leader has been fined £750 in the North for spitting at nationalist protestors during an Orange Order parade in Derry city centre last month.

The PSNI is today defending itself against Sinn Féin claims that it over-reacted to a fight in Derry city centre yesterday, allegedly triggering two hours of rioting.

A GANG attack on an SDLP councillor in Derry was being investigated by the police yesterday.

A gang attack on an SDLP councillor in Derry was being investigated by the police today.