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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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    Latest episodes from Best of Nolan

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    '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

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    '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?

    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?

    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

    Shocking sexualised threats on teachers by young school pupils - what's behind it? And how do we tackle it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 78:56


    School principals and teachers in fear over the 'sexualised' behaviour of young boys.

    Are we facing job losses, fewer buses, trains, cops and worse public services over Stormont budget stalemate?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 79:19


    Freezing of bus and rail fares by Minister Kimmins "irresponsible" without a plan to fund

    Brother of girl shot dead by British Army in Springhill in 1972 says it's time the British government apologised

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 78:34


    Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day

    'It's dangerous' - Justice Minister calls on Sinn Féin to apologise over 'doctored' video

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 78:39


    Owner of Belfast business hits out at proposed needle exchange, medical facility.

    Executive Office spending over £300K of taxpayers money to maintain buildings at disused former Maze Prison site

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 77:27


    Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day

    DUP's Gordon Lyons hits back as Sinn Féin accuse him of being afraid of Irish language and identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 79:14


    Also, more than 160 patients to be recalled over possible ''unnecessary' heart procedure

    Nolan exclusive - 14 year old arrested following stabbing of another teenager in Bangor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 78:01


    Also, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to introduce 'silent' fireworks

    How are bonfire builders getting their hands on thousands of blue and red pallets?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 78:17


    Mum contacts Nolan as after-school care struggles to support 7yo son's type 1 diabetes.

    Is the Ulster Unionist Party about to push out former leader Doug Beattie?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 78:40


    Also, e-bikes and scooters "a nightmare" for blind and partially sighted people like Tony

    Prime Minister battles for political future in speech to Labour MPs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 79:53


    Also, Justice Minister takes aim at character references

    UUP and Alliance clash over comments about misogyny in the PSNI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 80:21


    Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows and Allliance MLA Nuala McAllister

    Who's responsibility is it to remove hazardous waste from a bonfire site in Belfast's Village area?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 78:19


    Also, the latest on the cruise ship struck by an hantavirus outbreak.

    Systemic failures and a culture of misogyny within the PSNI – the findings of a review into the killing of Katie Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 80:46


    Nolan talks to retired specialist PSNI domestic abuse officer Nuala Lappin

    ‘Differs' took over a main road in west Belfast but why didn't the police do more about the illegal car event?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 79:54


    Also, healthcare company warns rural areas could lose home care visits due to funding

    Chief Constable Jon Boutcher promises to crack down on Illegal e-bikes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 78:40


    He says police officers worrying about hurting offenders riding them has gone too far

    A suspended sentence for an abhorrent racist attack – is that proper justice?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 77:54


    Also, Springhill Inquest, Belfast Marathon & should we have a smoke-free generation?

    Give me the money back – Naomi Long demands departments hand back funding taken from Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 77:05


    Plus, DUP press Finance Minister over gap in NI Civil Service sickness reporting.

    Security sources tell Nolan high explosives were used in the bomb at Dunmurry police station

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 80:32


    Plus, Nolan has a sit down interview with Justice Minister Naomi Long.

    DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over their public support for the PSNI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 76:46


    Plus, Alliance reintroduces hunting wild animals with dogs ban proposal.

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