Blair was keen to move Premier League football team to Belfast in late 1990s, files reveal

Luxury liner departs Belfast after being stranded for months

A luxury cruise ship has set off from a Belfast dock after unexpectedly spending four months in the city ahead of a three-year voyage. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday night that they were ready for departure. The residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey waved goodbye to the Northern Ireland city they had become so familiar with. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stormont leaders speak to media ahead of chancellor meeting

Michelle O’Neill rejects suggestions that calls for more funds for Northern Ireland from the UK Treasury is reaching out a “begging bowl” from the government. First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald are in London for a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to press for an improved funding model for the devolved Executive in Belfast. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Pat Finucane’s widow welcomes public inquiry into his murder

Pat Finucane's widow Geraldine welcomes the announcement of a public inquiry into her husband's murder. Speaking at a press conference in Belfast, Mrs Finucane says: "After 35 years of campaigning for such an inquiry, I believe this announcement represents a significant step forward for my family in our fight to uncover all of the circumstances behind Pat's murder”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn