Best of Nolan

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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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Best of Nolan episodes:

06.28.2024
Northern Ireland’s main parties clash in BBC Parliamentary Election debate
Plus, West Belfast Priest is asked to pray for England loss in Euro’s.
06.27.2024
Katie - a 20 year old student nurse - attacked and strangled as she tried to help a patient
Katie - a 20 year old student nurse - attacked and strangled as she tried to help a patient. PPS review decision not to prosecute as nurse speaks out on Nolan after she was attacked by a patient.
06.26.2024
Whooping cough, Covid and other respiratory infections - what should you do if you're showing symptoms?
Whooping cough, Covid and other respiratory infections - what should you do if you're showing symptoms? GP Dr Alan Stout spoke to Nolan.
06.25.2024
Kerb stones painted red, white and blue outside brand-new Antrim social housing development
And would the introduction of water charges help health service waiting lists?
06.24.2024
Pay offer made to striking school support staff
Pay offer made to striking school support staff. Education Minister Paul Givan and Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA spoke to Nolan.
06.21.2024
Hanging up her mic after almost 50 years in broadcasting - consumer champion Linda McAuley talks to Nolan
And environmentalists win their latest legal bid to stop huge caverns under Larne lough
06.20.2024
Education Minister Paul Givan in wide ranging interview on Nolan
And a fresh row has erupted over a contentious Twelfth parade
06.19.2024
Sinn Féin's Pat Cullen - former head of Royal College of Nursing - fails to condemn IRA murder of nurses during the Troubles
And parents asking to increase provision for special needs pupils after 19 years of age.
06.18.2024
More detail emerges over the so called UVF 'show of strength' in east Belfast
And is it time tipping became a part of our culture here in Northern Ireland?
06.17.2024
Police to 'review evidence gathered' at UVF 'show of strength' parade in Belfast
UVF members from other battalions were bussed in to support the event.
06.14.2024
Stormont warned that our schools are on the road to bankruptcy
Also, claims that the cost of running restaurants in Belfast is too expensive
06.13.2024
Can Northern Ireland continue to afford free public transport for our over 60s?
And the story of crowdfunding for a child's life-changing healthcare
06.12.2024
President of the GAA says Casement unlikely to be built in time for Euro 2028
Why are rail passengers having to pay more than double than others?
06.11.2024
Former Assistant Chief Constable alleges how phones of officers, journalists and lawyers were monitored by PSNI
And Reform UK leader Nigel Farage backs DUP candidates despite pact with rivals TUV
06.10.2024
Will the Executive exclude the Health Minister if he refuses to make cuts to health service?
And is Northern Ireland's health system facing potential carnage?
06.07.2024
Report reveals PSNI authorised four Covert Human Intelligence Sources in relation to journalists or lawyers
320 applications to to access journalists data have been made since 2011.
06.06.2024
80th anniversary of D-Day - remembering veteran John Leishman and his return to Normandy beaches with Nolan
Also, the Green party want Belfast City Council to go vegan.
06.05.2024
Sunak and Starmer face off in their first television debate of the General Election
Also, could Smokey Bacon crisps be banned in NI over EU health concerns?
06.04.2024
‘Catastrophic impacts’ - the warning from Health Trust bosses about potential cuts in our health service
‘Catastrophic impacts’ - the warning from Health Trust bosses about potential cuts in our health service. Western Trust chairman Dr Tom Frawley spoke to Nolan.
06.04.2024
Four year old girl, whose family fear could choke to death, told they could wait up to five years for surgery
Also, is the rental market in NI beyond the reach of many working class people?
05.31.2024
The first US president to be convicted of a crime - what next for Donald Trump?
Also, what happened to Stephen Nolan's big toe?
05.30.2024
DUP leader Gavin Robinson admits his party oversold the Safeguarding the Union deal
Gavin Robinson spoke to Nolan.
05.29.2024
DUP interim leader expected to distance himself more from how he thinks Donaldson oversold his Brexit deal - sources tell Nolan
Also, self driving vehicles could be on UK roads in 2 years.
05.28.2024
‘The end of our health service’ - dire warning from leading GP who warns catastrophic cuts is ‘underplaying’ what lies ahead
Health Minister Robin Swann has warned things could get a lot worse
05.27.2024
Stormont Minister Naomi Long announces Westminster candidacy as local parties prepare for General Election
And reaction to the Conservatives plan to bring back national service.
05.24.2024
Education Minister over 100 days in the role - what has he achieved? And what services are at risk?
Education Minister Paul Givan is in the studio.
05.23.2024
Our political parties get ready to battle it out for your votes ahead of summer election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the shock summer election announcement yesterday
05.22.2024
Junior doctors tell Nolan they are struggling to pay their bills as strike begins over pay and conditions
Junior doctors tell Nolan they are struggling to pay their bills as strike begins over pay and conditions.
05.21.2024
Where is the money for Casement Park redevelopment?
Also, the Infected Blood Inquiry releases its official report.
05.20.2024
Education support workers on strike - what impact will it have on children with special needs and on exams?
Thousands of school support staff go on strike demanding more money.
05.17.2024
Former First Minister Arlene Foster at the Covid Inquiry - what did we learn? Nolan Show does a deep dive
The Covid Inquiry has now been and gone from Northern Ireland.
05.16.2024
Rats in Ardoyne - what are the council and authorities doing to help? Residents contact Nolan
Also, NI fiscal council says water charges and higher rates could help budget problems.
05.15.2024
Michelle O’Neill apologises for attending Bobby Storey funeral - why now and not 4 years ago?
Michelle O’Neill spoke at the Covid Inquiry yesterday.
05.14.2024
DUP’s Gavin Robinson says UK government must stop Northern Ireland becoming a magnet for asylum seekers
DUP founder Wallace Thompson and Ben Lowry face off on the future of the Union
05.13.2024
Questions over whether the UK Covid Inquiry is digging deep enough and long enough in NI
And more on the tribunal to discover whether journalists were being spied on.
05.10.2024
Lurgan brothers sentenced for sectarian attack. What more can be done to stamp out this type of hatred in 2024?
Also, Great Victoria Street station is closing tonight
05.09.2024
Sinn Féin's Carál Ní Chuilín apologises for attending the funeral of Bobby Storey
Also, chaos is being predicted at hospital car parks as Stormont delay causes free parking
05.08.2024
A student organiser of the pro-Palestine protest at Queen's University speaks to Nolan
Also, Social Workers begin strike action in Family and Childcare services in Belfast Trust
05.07.2024
GPs strike new deal with Dept of Health - but will we see an improved service and better access to appointments?
And, security implications for 100's of NI soldiers after a hack of a MOD payroll system.
05.06.2024
Covid inquiry hears top NI civil servant’s devices lost – what type of info is on them? And who’s accountable?
What is going on within our government?
05.03.2024
Does the Information Commissioner need to investigate the NI Civil Service for losing key government documents and devices?
Also, a paramilitary show of strength in Roselawn cemetery.
05.02.2024
Thinking of going private for your operation? Well the NHS in NI will not provide aftercare
Also, another tragedy on the A5 in Tyrone, while upgrades have faced delays & challenges
05.01.2024
Phones and devices wiped, missing notes from Executive meeting - what we learnt from first day of Covid Inquiry
Also, significant moment for the UK government's Legacy Act today.
04.30.2024
Raw pain of those affected by covid continues as UK inquiry starts in Belfast into NI’s response to the pandemic
Also, the clock is ticking for the availability of vet medicine in NI.
04.29.2024
Finance Minister says she will seek more funding from British Govt - but tells Executive there is little chance of getting it
Also, a row is brewing over a rise in asylum seekers crossing into the Republic from NI
04.26.2024
'Incredibly serious consequences' of NI budget on health service - warns Health Minister
But what about some of the other departments like Education and Justice?
04.25.2024
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson - what can the public and authorities do to protect the integrity of judicial system?
Also, a budget for NI is expected to be agreed by Stormont's ministers later today.
04.24.2024
80 days into new Stormont Executive and still no budget. What are the tough decisions that need to be made?
Also, a taxi driver shares his concerns with the cycle lane on the Dublin Road in Belfast
04.23.2024
Alliance and DUP MLAs clash over sex education in schools
Also, EasyJet are investigating if they have a faulty measuring device for cabin bags
04.22.2024
Robin Swann to step down as Health Minister to campaign for Westminster only weeks after Executive return
Also, a man threatened with arrest for "being openly Jewish" during Palestinian protests

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Best of Nolan episodes:

Northern Ireland’s main parties clash in BBC Parliamentary Election debate

Katie - a 20 year old student nurse - attacked and strangled as she tried to help a patient

Whooping cough, Covid and other respiratory infections - what should you do if you're showing symptoms?

Kerb stones painted red, white and blue outside brand-new Antrim social housing development

Pay offer made to striking school support staff

Hanging up her mic after almost 50 years in broadcasting - consumer champion Linda McAuley talks to Nolan

Education Minister Paul Givan in wide ranging interview on Nolan

Sinn Féin's Pat Cullen - former head of Royal College of Nursing - fails to condemn IRA murder of nurses during the Troubles

More detail emerges over the so called UVF 'show of strength' in east Belfast

Police to 'review evidence gathered' at UVF 'show of strength' parade in Belfast

Stormont warned that our schools are on the road to bankruptcy

Can Northern Ireland continue to afford free public transport for our over 60s?

President of the GAA says Casement unlikely to be built in time for Euro 2028

Former Assistant Chief Constable alleges how phones of officers, journalists and lawyers were monitored by PSNI

Will the Executive exclude the Health Minister if he refuses to make cuts to health service?

Report reveals PSNI authorised four Covert Human Intelligence Sources in relation to journalists or lawyers

80th anniversary of D-Day - remembering veteran John Leishman and his return to Normandy beaches with Nolan

Sunak and Starmer face off in their first television debate of the General Election

‘Catastrophic impacts’ - the warning from Health Trust bosses about potential cuts in our health service

Four year old girl, whose family fear could choke to death, told they could wait up to five years for surgery

The first US president to be convicted of a crime - what next for Donald Trump?

DUP leader Gavin Robinson admits his party oversold the Safeguarding the Union deal

DUP interim leader expected to distance himself more from how he thinks Donaldson oversold his Brexit deal - sources tell Nolan

‘The end of our health service’ - dire warning from leading GP who warns catastrophic cuts is ‘underplaying’ what lies ahead

Stormont Minister Naomi Long announces Westminster candidacy as local parties prepare for General Election

Education Minister over 100 days in the role - what has he achieved? And what services are at risk?

Our political parties get ready to battle it out for your votes ahead of summer election

Junior doctors tell Nolan they are struggling to pay their bills as strike begins over pay and conditions

Where is the money for Casement Park redevelopment?

Education support workers on strike - what impact will it have on children with special needs and on exams?

Former First Minister Arlene Foster at the Covid Inquiry - what did we learn? Nolan Show does a deep dive

Rats in Ardoyne - what are the council and authorities doing to help? Residents contact Nolan

Michelle O’Neill apologises for attending Bobby Storey funeral - why now and not 4 years ago?

DUP’s Gavin Robinson says UK government must stop Northern Ireland becoming a magnet for asylum seekers

Questions over whether the UK Covid Inquiry is digging deep enough and long enough in NI

Lurgan brothers sentenced for sectarian attack. What more can be done to stamp out this type of hatred in 2024?

Sinn Féin's Carál Ní Chuilín apologises for attending the funeral of Bobby Storey

A student organiser of the pro-Palestine protest at Queen's University speaks to Nolan

GPs strike new deal with Dept of Health - but will we see an improved service and better access to appointments?

Covid inquiry hears top NI civil servant’s devices lost – what type of info is on them? And who’s accountable?

Does the Information Commissioner need to investigate the NI Civil Service for losing key government documents and devices?

Thinking of going private for your operation? Well the NHS in NI will not provide aftercare

Phones and devices wiped, missing notes from Executive meeting - what we learnt from first day of Covid Inquiry

Raw pain of those affected by covid continues as UK inquiry starts in Belfast into NI’s response to the pandemic

Finance Minister says she will seek more funding from British Govt - but tells Executive there is little chance of getting it

'Incredibly serious consequences' of NI budget on health service - warns Health Minister

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson - what can the public and authorities do to protect the integrity of judicial system?

80 days into new Stormont Executive and still no budget. What are the tough decisions that need to be made?

Alliance and DUP MLAs clash over sex education in schools

Robin Swann to step down as Health Minister to campaign for Westminster only weeks after Executive return