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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Was the Executive ‘bounced’ into approving Dept of Communities’ home heating support package?
Yesterday
Also, who decides which flags & banners Belfast city council removes?
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Nolan Exclusive - Communities Minister Gordon Lyons sets out £100 heating oil support for households
Thursday
Also, 74-year-old with Parkinson’s agony on 10-hour ambulance wait
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What did fuel protests in NI achieve beyond disrupting the public?
Wednesday
Nolan also talks about union flags on M&S bags & Translink's frozen fares.
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The Education Authority and Department of Health warn of fuel protests across NI but no guidance from the Stormont Executive
Tuesday
Also, fuel prices shooting up but what are our MLAs doing to help tackle rising costs?
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He's done it again - Rory McIlroy masters the Masters - as he wins a second green jacket in a row
Monday
Eve Rosato presents the show; also diving into fuel support the Good Jobs Bill & more.
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Stop calling us for updates - NI Ambulance Service in plea over 'duplicate calls'
Last Friday
Also - Lidl has begun building its first ever pub at a site in Northern Ireland.
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No further action being taken over statue of Bobby Sands erected without planning permission - Belfast City Council
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Also, golfer Rory McIlroy begins defence of his Masters title - could he win again?
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Eleventh hour agreement between US and Iran sees conditional two-week ceasefire - can it hold?
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Also, NI is first UK region to introduce two weeks miscarriage leave for bereaved parents
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NI housing and wastewater fix could cost households less than a weekly McDonald’s coffee, says Build Homes NI
Tue 7 Apr 2026
John Campbell is in for Nolan, he also hears about a family losing their care package.
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HMOs, houses in multiple occupation, are being targeted by racists - Green Party Cllr Brian Smyth
Thu 2 Apr 2026
John Campbell presenting and discussing should Stormont plan for possible fuel shortages?
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Tensions rise over HMOs - what is driving the rise in houses of multiple occupancy in NI?
Wed 1 Apr 2026
John Campbell is in the presenter's chair and also asks have we become too dog friendly?
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Mis-sold car finance? You could be in line for a £829 payout - have a listen
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Also, NI Ambulance Service prepares for new system aimed to free up crews more quickly.
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Cancelled then reinstated - what does debacle over summer schemes for SEN children say about relationships in the Executive?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Also, reports some forecourts have closed diesel and petrol pumps - what's behind it?
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An 82-year-old woman threatened to be shot by a ‘a serious criminal gang’
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Also, parents speak out as summer schemes at special schools will not go ahead.
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Chief Constable says he has significant concerns about police capacity to deal with violence against women and girls
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Nolan gets reaction from DUP leader Gavin Robinson and Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister
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Is there about to be a ‘Trans border’ down the Irish Sea?
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Also, fuel prices have risen due to Iran war - now price of food looks set to increase.
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Justice for Natalie McNally as her former partner and father of her unborn child is found guilty of her murder
Tue 24 Mar 2026
Also, Belfast City Council takes down Union flags and Jesus saves flags in East Belfast
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Alliance Party and DUP in war of words over wasteful public spending
Mon 23 Mar 2026
Strabane business cancels plans for Easter Market over rising energy cost pressures.
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Why did NI Secretary of State suggest 81-million-pound electricity fund could be used elsewhere?
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Also - should electric vehicle drivers be allowed to use bus lanes to boost uptake?
