Goodnight:published at 19:00 BST 12 May 2015
Ciaran McCauley
BBC News NI
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Summary
Updates for Tuesday 12 May 2015
More news, sport, weather and travel from Wednesday at 07:00
Goodnight:published at 19:00 BST 12 May 2015
Man released in dissident investigation:published at 18:59 BST 12 May 2015
Police say a 44-year-old man arrested earlier in connection with dissident republican activity has been released.
A 19-year-old remains in custody.
Tomorrow looking good:published at 18:58 BST 12 May 2015
Barra Best
BBC News NI Weather PresenterA better day coming up for everyone tomorrow. Dry and bright.
Ballistics unit investigated over murders link:published at 18:51 BST 12 May 2015
A shadowy Special Branch ballistics unit is being investigated over its links to weapons used in 60 murders.
The revelation is made in Tuesday night's programme - you can catch the full story at 22:45 on BBC One NI.
'Strong defence' in Henderson hearing:published at 18:43 BST 12 May 2015
BBC Sport NIUlster coach Neil Doak says he's hopeful over Iain Henderson's disciplinary hearing tomorrow on a red card he received against Munster last weekend.
Image source, INPHO/Ryan ByrneUlster are awaiting the exact charge from the Citings Committee with Doak adamant Henderson showed no malice to "clear anybody out with his head".
Martina's new life:published at 18:30 BST 12 May 2015
Martina Purdy, BBC News NI's former political correspondent who left journalism to become a nun, says her transformation is like a "makeover in reverse".
Image source, Martin McKeownSpeaking publicly about her decision for the first time, she said she had chosen a "simple, hidden life" doing "little things".
McNarry backs Nigel:published at 18:17 BST 12 May 2015
The UKIP MLA David McNarry has defended Nigel Farage's decision to return as leader of the party.
Mr Farage stood down on Friday after failing to become an MP in the general election - but says he was persuaded to change his mind by "overwhelming support" from his party.
Archive: 1968 North West 200published at 17:59 BST 12 May 2015
BBC NI ArchiveIt's North West 200 time which means it's an ideal opportunity to dip into the archives for some road racing highlights.
This Scene Around Six report covers practice sessions ahead of the 1968 event.
Stormont black hole:published at 17:49 BST 12 May 2015
John Campbell
BBC News NI Economics & Business EditorThe new Finance Minister Arlene Foster warns that a £500m hole will open up in the executive's budget if the Stormont House Agreement is not implemented.
The agreement involves a series of interlocking commitments on welfare reform, a balanced budget and public sector redundancies . Mrs Foster said the shortfall must be dealt with as soon as possible.
Sex toy thieves sentenced:published at 17:37 BST 12 May 2015
Two men in Belfast who stole £700 worth of sex toys have been given suspended prison sentences at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Gary McCann, 26, of Bray Street, and Aaron McCrory, 29, of Caledon Street took a rucksack full of stock from a shop in the city.
Trial begins over alleged UDA murder plot:published at 17:27 BST 12 May 2015
Four men have gone on trial in Scotland charged with attempting to murder two former leaders of the UDA.
Anton Duffy, 39, Martin Hughes, 36, Paul Sands, 31, and John Gorman, 58, deny having planned to kill Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair and Sam McCrory.
Wallace gets NI post:published at 17:16 BST 12 May 2015
Stephen Walker
BBC News NI Political CorrespondentThe Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed Ben Wallace as a junior minister in the Northern Ireland office.
Mr Wallace will serve alongside Teresa Villiers who was re-appointed as Secretary of State in the post election cabinet reshuffle yesterday.
He is the MP for Lancaster and Wyre. He was first elected in 2005 and is a former soldier who served in the Scots guards. He was previously shadow minister for Scotland and was an assistant whip in the last government.
Derry arrests:published at 17:03 BST 12 May 2015
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Image source, TwitterWill we feel El Nino?published at 16:53 BST 12 May 2015
Angie Phillips
BBC News NI Weather PresenterEl Nino is back - but will the extreme weather event affect us? The phenomenon is still in its early stages and the consequences are less clear for northern Europe.
Image source, SPLAn El Nino year does increase the chance of getting a colder winter, like in 2009, but during the previous event in 2006, the winter was milder.
Government pledge 'breaches GFA':published at 16:41 BST 12 May 2015
A human rights organisation says the new government's pledge to scrap the Human Rights Act would be a "flagrant breach" of the Good Friday Agreement.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Belfast-based group says the move would "significantly rollback" Northern Ireland's peace settlement.
Two pots of gold?published at 16:26 BST 12 May 2015
Barra Best
BBC News NI Weather PresenterHere's a rare sight - a double rainbow, captured over Rostrevor by Tanya Farrell.
Seeley dominates NW200 opening:published at 16:15 BST 12 May 2015
BBC Sport NIAlastair Seeley recorded the fastest times in three of four qualifying sessions on the opening day of practice at the North West 200.
Image source, Press Eye'Nuclear' warning:published at 16:02 BST 12 May 2015
BBC News NI's John Campbell tweets, external that the new finance minister has issued a stark warning in the Assembly if the Stormont House Agreement is not implemented by the end of June.
Bring your brolly?published at 15:50 BST 12 May 2015
There are two big events this week and if you're going along to the Balmoral Show or North West 200, here's how the weather is shaping up.
No 'forgiveness' over corporation tax:published at 15:40 BST 12 May 2015
BBC News NI business correspondent Julian O'Neill tweets, external that Arlene Foster has told the Assembly it's crucial corporation tax be implemented.
