Both sides appeal for calm ahead of contentious Orange march

Both sides in the argument over whether or not the Orange Order should be allowed to march through the main west Belfast peaceline later today are appealing for calm ahead of the march.

A restricted march from the Shankill to the Falls Road area was given the green light on Monday, but the ruling has angered locals who fear a repeat of last year's loyalist violence.

Residents failed in a last minute application for a judicial review of a ruling by the Parade Commission allowing the Orangemen to take the contentious route.