One of the North's most controversial parades has passed off peacefully.

Orangemen and nationalist residents who struck a breakthrough deal to resolve Northern Ireland's most volatile parading dispute have said they are committed to working in a spirit of genuine respect toward a common, peaceful and shared future.

Up to 500,000 people are expected to take to the streets of the North today as the Orange Order marching season reaches its pinnacle.

Police were expected to make more arrests today following the trouble at Drumcree which left 31 police officers injured.

A frantic rescue operation to free casualties from a car crash in which three people were killed was hampered by attacks on police, fire chiefs said today.