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Best of Nolan

Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day has made it the biggest show in the country. An unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment.

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  1. 21

    Robert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder

    Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.

  2. 20

    Reaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland

    Stephen Watson is presenting. He also talks to new British Sprint champion Ethan Faulkner

  3. 19

    Carer who took 'demeaning' videos of dementia patients sentenced to 2 yrs probation and community service. Is that too lenient?

    Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows & Commissioner for Older People in NI Siobhan Casey

  4. 18
  5. 17

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

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

  6. 16

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

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

  7. 15

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

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

  8. 14

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

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

  9. 13

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

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

  10. 12

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

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

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 10
  13. 9

    Furious response from Bobby Sands Trust after planning enforcement investigation over statue of IRA hunger striker is reviewed

    Also, NI hospital EDs called “utterly horrifying” by Royal College of Emergency Medicine

  14. 8

    80 year old out of her home since December. Housing Executive and Firmus Energy blame each other on repairs not being done

    Also, jet fuel shortage - should we be worried about our holiday flights being cancelled?

  15. 7

    DUP welcome £50M defence investment in NI others say it’s funding the war industry

    Also, funeral of 81 yr old woman - without any known relatives - is attended by mourners

  16. 6

    Coerced, controlled and advertised for sex – over 500 women posted on pimping websites every day in NI

    Also, new research reveals 91% of teachers in NI are experiencing work-related burnout.

  17. 5

    What level of vetting is there in Northern Ireland for top public sector roles? And who is made aware of it?

    Also, why has Dept of Infrastructure not been collecting data on taxis using bus lanes?

  18. 4

    Was the Executive ‘bounced’ into approving Dept of Communities’ home heating support package?

    Also, who decides which flags & banners Belfast city council removes?

  19. 3

    Nolan Exclusive - Communities Minister Gordon Lyons sets out £100 heating oil support for households

    Also, 74-year-old with Parkinson’s agony on 10-hour ambulance wait

  20. 2

    What did fuel protests in NI achieve beyond disrupting the public?

    Nolan also talks about union flags on M&S bags & Translink's frozen fares.

  21. 1

    The Education Authority and Department of Health warn of fuel protests across NI but no guidance from the Stormont Executive

    Also, fuel prices shooting up but what are our MLAs doing to help tackle rising costs?

  22. 0

    He's done it again - Rory McIlroy masters the Masters - as he wins a second green jacket in a row

    Eve Rosato presents the show; also diving into fuel support the Good Jobs Bill & more.

  23. -1

    Stop calling us for updates - NI Ambulance Service in plea over 'duplicate calls'

    Also - Lidl has begun building its first ever pub at a site in Northern Ireland.

  24. -2

    No further action being taken over statue of Bobby Sands erected without planning permission - Belfast City Council

    Also, golfer Rory McIlroy begins defence of his Masters title - could he win again?

  25. -3

    Eleventh hour agreement between US and Iran sees conditional two-week ceasefire - can it hold?

    Also, NI is first UK region to introduce two weeks miscarriage leave for bereaved parents

  26. -4

    NI housing and wastewater fix could cost households less than a weekly McDonald’s coffee, says Build Homes NI

    John Campbell is in for Nolan, he also hears about a family losing their care package.

  27. -5

    HMOs, houses in multiple occupation, are being targeted by racists - Green Party Cllr Brian Smyth

    John Campbell presenting and discussing should Stormont plan for possible fuel shortages?

  28. -6

    Tensions rise over HMOs - what is driving the rise in houses of multiple occupancy in NI?

    John Campbell is in the presenter's chair and also asks have we become too dog friendly?

  29. -7

    Mis-sold car finance? You could be in line for a £829 payout - have a listen

    Also, NI Ambulance Service prepares for new system aimed to free up crews more quickly.

  30. -8

    Cancelled then reinstated - what does debacle over summer schemes for SEN children say about relationships in the Executive?

    Also, reports some forecourts have closed diesel and petrol pumps - what's behind it?

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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day has made it the biggest show in the country. An unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment.

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