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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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    Hostility to Irish language does unionism no favours - Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 76:07


    Also, dropping off at Belfast International Airport? From next Monday it will cost you £5

    Oil and fuel prices hike - are big companies profiteering and exploiting US-Israel war with Iran for profit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 79:59


    Don't panic buy home heating oil - says the Consumer Council

    US-Israel attacks and Iran's retaliation - PM says he will allow US to use UK bases to strike Iranian missile sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 78:38


    Nolan talks to UUP's Steve Aiken, PBP's Gerry Carroll - and travel expert Simon Calder.

    MLA pay - why aren't any of our politicians publicly backing the proposed pay hike?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 78:25


    Also Former Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde says 50 /50 recruitment ship has probably sailed

    Questions remain for the PSNI after they admit to illegally obtaining a journalist's information

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 77:30


    MLA pay rise - no public consultation says Stormont - so the public were consulted on Nolan today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 77:14


    Also, callers across NI tell Nolan about hearing a late night 'big bang'. What was it?

    New bye-laws for buskers and street preachers for Belfast blasted by some councillors and performers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 79:10


    And, reaction to SF's call for 50:50 police recruitment to be re-introduced in the PSNI.

    When does the cut & thrust of political discourse go too far? New report highlights abuse & intimidation faced by politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 78:16


    Also, weight loss jabs, puberty blockers trial & MLA pay

    Silence from the main parties at Stormont over a proposed £14K hike in MLAs' salaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 78:44


    and is it time NI followed others in introducing minimum pricing on alcohol?

    Lowest number of Catholics apply for PSNI in over a decade - what will police, political and community leaders do about it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 79:35


    Belfast Telegraph Crime Correspondent Allison Morris and UUP's Doug Beattie give analysis

    Older people no longer feel protected by the health system which they've paid into all their lives - Commissioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 77:50


    Commissioner for Older People for NI Siobhan Casey speaks with Nolan.

    Protection Money - Justice Minister Naomi Long says it's not ok for businesses to have to price in extortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 78:13


    Also, disruption to Royal Mail deliveries.

    When is a Sinn Féin billboard not a Sinn Féin billboard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 77:46


    Mystery over illegal sign in Newry continues.

    UK Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation explains proposed new law change to help police deal with paramilitary flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 78:41


    & should people convicted of benefit fraud be named and shamed?

    PSNI officers will now remove public displays of sectarian flags and emblems when it's safe to do so

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 78:29


    & Treasury gives Stormont £400m to ensure it can balance the books - but needs repaid.

    Nigel Farage rips into working from home culture - should the days of working from home be numbered?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 77:44


    And another person whose luggage was stolen while travelling talks to Nolan

    Police say they will no longer stand by and ignore flags flying illegally on lampposts - a new dawn for Northern Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 78:09


    & plans to redevelop Boucher Playing Fields into full time sporting use are put on hold

    Belfast City Council 'restrict' report as they consider stopping gigs at city's largest outdoor concert venue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 75:53


    Also, BBC TV licence fee set to rise to £180 a year from April - is it worth the money?

    Police staff compensation claims over PSNI data breach - is £7,500 for those impacted justified?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 78:19


    Ex-senior police officer Alan Mains and political commentator Mick Fealty give analysis

    Names of PSNI officers published on court website in error

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 78:24


    & NIPSA union warn they will strike if proposed changes to education system are adopted

    Timothy Gaston MLA suspended from Assembly for two days - he fights back on Nolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 78:14


    Commentators Newton Emerson and Emma De Souza give their analysis

    New leader of the UUP Jon Burrows on Nolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 78:53


    Also, the ongoing problem of potholes damaging cars in NI - a motorist talks to Stephen.

    Pubs and hotels relief as rates revaluation process is paused by Finance Minister O'Dowd. But what next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 79:09


    Also, is the Department of Infrastructure doing enough to fix NI's pothole problem?

    Ban politicians from pubs in Northern Ireland if proposed rates hike isn't stopped - Hospitality Ulster warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 79:43


    Also, should all schools in NI give girls the choice to wear trousers as uniform?

    Children ‘screaming in fear' - family intimidated out of home in sectarian attack. What are the police doing about it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 80:22


    Also, NI pubs call on Finance minister for rates help & callers on Nolan's tinted hair.

    Inspirational 24-year-old woman told she might never walk again following car accident has ‘no regrets'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 78:46


    & should new younger drivers face a limit to how many late night passengers they have?

    Standards Commissioner finds Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached ministerial code

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 80:04


    Also, fears over impact higher business rates could have on pubs and hotels across NI.

    Should the age of criminal responsibility to be raised from 10 to 14 in NI. At what age does a child know right from wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 77:38


    And-ahead of the BBC final of the Traitors contestant Matthew talks about his experience

    Calls for no more false dawns for Casement Park, but where is the funding to complete the project?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 78:56


    Also, Eve Rosato discusses paid leave for parents in NI whose baby arrives prematurely.

    Trump takes another swipe at UK and doubles down on ambition to take control of Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 78:27


    Also, is 'Brand Beckham' broken? Son Brooklyn hits out at famous parents on social media

    Nolan Show reveals that five murder trials delayed by the Criminal Bar Association strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 78:52


    Eve Rosato is back presenting this week. Also discussing unionist unity and Trump tariffs

    Rat wreaks havoc in car chewing through seat belts and wires as owner says his motor is now a write off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 77:56


    Also, is it time for a sporting museum in Northern Ireland?

    Organ donation heroes celebrated for their lifesaving impact in this deeply personal programme with Stephen Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 80:12


    & new report suggests in event of united Ireland, a new broadcaster should be considered

    Barristers' strike grinds justice to a halt for many as Justice Minister insists pay demands need to be justified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 81:45


    & retired superbike rider Glenn Irwin reveals to Stephen Watson his return to the NW200.

    DUP Sports Minister weighs in on row over Ulster Banner being dropped as NI's flag for Commonwealth Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 77:45


    Plus, pressure mounts on Grok - X's AI chatbot - as Justice Minister seeks law change.

    Nolan exclusive – the end of the Ulster banner at the Commonwealth Games unless the executive intervenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 77:43


    Stephen Watson in the presenter's seat, also the Assembly's proposed multi-year budget.

    Mugshots of convicted criminals to be released more routinely by PSNI following criticism from victims

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 78:46


    Also, woman referred to urgent ENT waiting list 18 months ago has still no appointment

    Young mother and her three children forced to leave home after being targeted in double shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 79:12


    Also, elderly man left on floor with broken hip for nearly 14 hrs after ambulance call

    Draft multi-year budget row - 'a way forward' says Sinn Féin Finance Minister, but 'deeply flawed' says DUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 78:59


    Also, is it good news for GAA fans as extra £40m earmarked for Casement Park development?

    An emotional plea from family of missing Cookstown man - 21-year-old Taylor Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 79:13


    Eve Rosato takes the reigns this week, also tackling cold weather support.

    More victims told to expect their cases to be adjourned as barristers strike begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 78:06


    Also, Mike Nesbitt confirms he is to stand down as leader of the UUP - who'll take over?

    None of this argy-bargy - it's a different kind of Nolan Show on Christmas Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 63:39


    Stephen speaks with guests about their favourite festive memories.

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