Best of Nolan Podcast
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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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigns – how will that affect Northern Ireland?
Today
& 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?
Friday
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?
Thursday
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
Wednesday
& 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
Last Tuesday
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?
Last Monday
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
Fri 12 Jun 2026
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?
Thu 11 Jun 2026
& 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
Wed 10 Jun 2026
& 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
Tue 9 Jun 2026
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
Mon 8 Jun 2026
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
Fri 5 Jun 2026
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
Thu 4 Jun 2026
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
Wed 3 Jun 2026
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
Wed 3 Jun 2026
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
Tue 2 Jun 2026
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
Mon 1 Jun 2026
Nolan also gets some political reaction.
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Cultural expression vs carrying knives in public after incident in NI park
Fri 29 May 2026
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
Thu 28 May 2026
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
Wed 27 May 2026
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?
Tue 26 May 2026
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
Mon 25 May 2026
Also, Sky take their fight in to the living rooms of 'dodgy box' owners
