Security chiefs, political and community leaders have appealed for calm after the Protestant Orange Order abandoned plans for today's contentious parade through west Belfast.

The Orange Order has slammed the Parades Commission's decision to re-route a contentious loyalist parade in west Belfast this Saturday.

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

A large security force presence was expected in west Belfast today as a contentious loyalist parade passed a sectarian flashpoint.

Police have used water cannons to break up a nationalist riot following a controversial Protestant Orange Order parade in west Belfast.

Fresh riots flared on the streets of north Belfast last night.