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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster

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    Serious disorder in west Belfast – many young people involved. Parents watching on. What should be done to stop it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 44:41


    Chris Buckler presenting. He talks to Justice Minister Naomi Long.

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    Andy Burnham to become Labour leader - what could it mean for Northern Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 54:07


    Also, medical experts make plea to parents over e-scooters and rising number of injuries

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    Is it time for an outright ban on e-scooters and e-scramblers in Northern Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 59:41


    Also, England's World Cup dreams are shattered after losing to Argentina in semi-final

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    BBC Licence Fee – no longer ‘fit for purpose' says new Director General – so, what should replace it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 38:31


    Also, older teenagers in the UK facing an overnight social media curfew

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    How would loyalist culture, like bonfires, be accommodated in the event of a united Ireland? What would have to change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 50:33


    John Campbell is presenting. Also, fears for MPs' security after Ann Widdecombe murder

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    Homes set alight, man dies after falling from pyre: is it time for tighter bonfire regulation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 53:30


    Should bonfires be regulated?

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    Should police have intervened before a bonfire in Moygashel, which had a replica of a mosque on top of it, was lit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 72:10


    Moygashel bonfire was lit last night.

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    Replica of mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire condemned as ‘anti-Muslim hatred'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 72:15


    Naomi Green, a member of the Muslim Council of Britain and TUV Cllr Ron McDowell react

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    Bonfire protection : homeowner living close to a bonfire criticises Housing Executive for only boarding up some properties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 40:12


    Nolan talks to loyalist Jim Wilson and callers also give their reaction

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    Police trial new camera that detects speeding vehicles from up to 1km away- sneaky surveillance or right move to catch drivers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 72:42


    Nolan talks to Tricia O'Neill from Road Safe NI and ex Top Gear presenter Steve Berry

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    Casement Park : DUP Sports Minister Gordon Lyons talks to Nolan about a ‘reduced capacity' redevelopment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 58:50


    Fans also have their say & TUV Cllr Ron McDowell and commentator Chris Donnelly discuss.

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    Loyalist paramilitaries - including paramilitary leaders - involved in recent racist disorder says Chief Constable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 39:39


    Chief Constable says a loyalist paramilitary group was involved in the violence

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    DUP leader Gavin Robinson on Nolan about budget talks and Donaldson fall out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 38:09


    Alongside Economics & Business editor John Campbell and callers

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    Donaldson scandal : DUP faces further scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 31:46


    Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride

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    Donaldson scandal – continuing questions for the DUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 21:54


    TUV leader Jim Allister talks to Nolan

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    Donaldson scandal – what are the implications for the DUP and its safeguarding policies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 37:51


    Justice Minister Naomi Long, SDLP leader Claire Hanna and Ind MLA Doug Beattie discuss

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    Stormont recovers ‘back-up data' in electric car charging row

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 16:08


    Nolan talks to BBC NI Political Reporter Brendan Hughes and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston

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    NI Civil Service staff told not to participate in Pride parades in 'official capacity' – organisers are ‘deeply disappointed'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 34:27


    Nolan talks to Scott Cuthbertson, Rainbow Project CEO and DUP MLA Peter Martin

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    Protect community relations or remove an illegal bonfire – what should the PSNI do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 48:25


    Nolan talks to political commentator Mick Fealty and Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson

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    Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson spends first night in prison after conviction for child sexual abuse - Nolan gets reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 82:48


    Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride, UUP leader Jon Burrows and TUV's Jim Allister discuss

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    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigns – how will that affect Northern Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 80:32


    & callers react to claims PSNI are 'hiding in bushes' trying to catch speeding drivers

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    Belfast Trust Chief Exec says sorry over Muckamore scandal: how do we stop it from happening again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 57:31


    Nolan talks to Glynn Brown - whose son Aaron was among those abused in the hospital

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    The BBC announces massive cuts across the UK – what does that mean for the future of the organisation in NI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 37:17


    Roger Mosey, former head of BBC news and TUV's Sammy Morrison talk to Nolan

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    TUV faces political pressure over 'racist' cartoon posted on social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 50:13


    & two women from India speak of terrifying attack on Belfast home during racist riots

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    Police Ombudsman receives complaint that police advised health workers to show ID to masked men during last week's riots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 26:25


    DUP Minister Paul Givan, UUP leader Jon Burrows and Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister react

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    Belfast riots - should those that took part expect at a knock at the door from the police?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 61:35


    And social media is to be banned for under 16s in the UK

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    PSNI confirm that 20 plastic bullets were fired at rioters during this week's race hate disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 79:10


    Is the use of plastic bullets justified by the police, or are they too dangerous?

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    A second night of trouble on our streets - who is behind it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 79:57


    & mum of woman who filmed N Belfast attack says daughter has received death threats

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    'Rancid racism' - masked mobs burn families out of their homes and attack businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 78:41


    & PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher reveals PSNI seeking help of 200 GB police officers

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    Shock, horror and disgust following violent north Belfast knife attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 80:03


    DUP leader Gavin Robinson, UUP's Jon Burrows and ALL MLA Nuala McAllister react on Nolan

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    Scarva protest - DUP MP rejects criticism after she was pictured standing near masked protestors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 78:21


    Also, Indian property owner speaks out after business is destroyed on Shankill Road

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    Tax lawyer says Stormont may face HMRC investigation over MLA electric car charging row

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 77:26


    Also, PSNI move in to take down racist banner from Moygashel playpark.

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    Nolan Show names some of the MLAs who have charged their electric vehicles for 'free' at Stormont at public's expense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 78:11


    Can it be justified? Commentator Mal O'Doherty and ex-DUP advisor David Graham discuss

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    Free fuel at Stormont - some MLAs power up electric cars for free whilst the public pays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 79:02


    TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is "flabbergasted" and Nolan gets reaction from callers

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    Free fuel at Stormont - some MLAs power up electric cars for free whilst the public pays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 78:14


    TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is "flabbergasted" and Nolan gets reaction from callers

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    Three more UUP MLAs move against leader Jon Burrows in briefing to the Nolan Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 77:20


    Also, grieving parents appeal for newborn heel prick testing for degenerative disease.

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    Nolan exclusive - former Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie gives an explosive interview, his first, since quitting the party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 80:55


    Nolan also gets some political reaction.

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    Cultural expression vs carrying knives in public after incident in NI park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 78:04


    Also, mum thought her son was dead after he was hit by an e-scooter

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    4 year old boy lucky to be alive says mother after he was knocked down by an e-scooter in west Belfast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 79:09


    Nolan gets reaction from Belfast Independent Cllr Paul Doherty and DUP MLA Paul Frew

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    'Shocking' - report finds NI spends most on temporary nurses in UK – over £160M for one year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 78:50


    DUP's Diane Dodds & Alliance's Danny Donnelly react. Also would a PSNI cadet scheme work?

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    What should the criminal age of responsibility be in Northern Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 79:44


    Also, the problem of overgrown grass verges and is it time to change NI hunting laws?

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    I'm sad I did not get to play under a flag or national anthem that represented everyone – former Northern Ireland captain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 78:16


    Also, Sky take their fight in to the living rooms of 'dodgy box' owners

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