Could a no deal #Brexit be off the table following threats of rebellion by Tory Ministers #BBCNolan
Is a no deal brexit about to be taken off the table? Conservative Ministers have threatened to resign unless its axed. And Jeremy Corbyn has said he will do everything in his power to prevent no deal from happening.
39m Feb 26, 2019
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Assisted dying - A new poll suggests almost half of UK GPs would want to be prescribed drugs to help them die if they were terminally ill #BBCNolan
Almost half of GPs would want to be prescribed drugs to help them die if they were terminally ill and suffering unbearably - a new poll suggests. The survey of more than 1,000 family doctors found 43% would want the option for themselves of "assisted dying" under certain circumstances. The poll was commissioned by a pressure group in favour of assisted dying - Campaign for Dignity in Dying.
6m Feb 25, 2019
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SDLP leader @columeastwood hits out at Sinn Fein's call for a border poll after #Brexit
The leader of the SDLP, Colm Eastwood, seems be taking speech writing tips from the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk. He used his historic address to the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis last weekend to say there was 'a special place reserved in hell' for those calling for a border poll with no plan as to how a united ireland might work. He also called out Sinn Fein - telling them to do thei...
25m Feb 25, 2019
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Should breakdancing be an Olympic sport? Anton Phung from Groovenometry debates with sports journalist Stephen Beacom
Breakdancing's been proposed as a new entry into the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris - and the International Olympic Committee will decide if it's going to be included by the end of next year. Squash unsuccessfully bid to be included in the Olympics, as did chess and billiards - but will breakdancing join the ranks of sailing, climbing and skateboarding as the new kids on the block? Stephen speak...
8m Feb 22, 2019
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News Letter's political editor Sam McBride talks RHI with Stephen
The Department of the Economy have decided that the RHI scheme should stay open. At least that's what Sinn Fein are claiming. The department has been considering what to do when temporary cost controls end next month. The options are to close the scheme or make further big cuts in the payments to participants. But is this fair on people who signed up to a government scheme in good faith? Ste...
12m Feb 22, 2019
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Dublin says it's prioritising ‘no deal’ plans. Business editor John Campbell, TUV’s Jim Allister and Labour Party’s Phil Kelly give their reactions
The Irish government is today publishing the legal framework surrounding a no deal Brexit. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney says a "no deal Brexit is lose lose lose for Ireland, UK and EU". Stephen gets the latest from business editor John Campbell, TUV’s Jim Allister, and Labour Party’s Phil Kelly.
26m Feb 22, 2019
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Children as young as 11 in Belfast involved in fights arranged on social media
Stephen speaks with Superintendent Muir Clark, Childrens' Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma and the SDLP Councillor Paul McCusker.
28m Feb 22, 2019
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Is there still a place for Songs of Praise on our screens?
Songs of Praise has been shifted to an earlier time slot on a Sunday by the BBC. This has led to claims from some - that the organisation is 'marginalising Songs of Praise' and other faith based programming. The BBC have said it’s to ensure consistency in scheduling, but in 2019, should there still be a place for it on our screens? Peter Lynas from the Evangelical Alliance and Boyd Slater fr...
11m Feb 21, 2019
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Stephen talks to Mark Dobson who has received two kidney transplants in his young life
There's been huge reaction to an interview we brought you last week on Nolan Live. BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson appeared on the show and revealed that he needed a new kidney. He's on dialysis and if he doesn't get a transplant there was a stark warning for him personally from his surgeon Tim Brown. Following the interview, there was an incredible response from people across Northern ...
10m Feb 21, 2019
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NI Councils spend on awards ceremonies – second highest in the UK
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council has come second in the entire UK for spending on awards ceremonies in the past three years, forking out £162,189. That's a lot of sausage rolls, warm wine and chocolate fancies! The report comes from the Taxpayers Alliance, and puts the whole of Northern Ireland at a spend of over £593,000. Is it good value for money or evidence of councils just being a...
31m Feb 21, 2019
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Should the age of voting be lowered in NI ahead of the next election?
Should the age of voting be lowered in Northern Ireland ahead of the next election? It is being considered by the Welsh Assembly, and with the ever changing political climate both here and the rest of the UK - is it a good idea? Stephen got the views of commentator Nelson McCausland and activist Scott Moore.
14m Feb 20, 2019
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Patient care packages - Nolan reveals how many patients in Western Trust in hospital, fit to go home, but waiting on care package
Yesterday we heard from Rodney. His 91 year old mother is currently in the South West acute hospital. He says that despite her being able to go home she can't due to a shortage of care providers. Stephen spoke to UUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Rosemary Barton as we reveal figures on how many patients in Western Trust currently in hospital, fit to go home, but waiting on care package.
9m Feb 20, 2019
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Exclusive - disused hospital with no patients that's costing our health service - that's you - more than £400,000 and counting
The Nolan Show has discovered under a Freedom of Information request that it has cost over £400,000 for round the clock security at a hospital that's been closed for a year and a half. The former Tyrone County Hospital in Omagh shut for good in June 2017. But 18 months on the Western Trust revealed it has paid out £410,000 to a security firm to protect the site - why? Because according to them ...
27m Feb 20, 2019
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Caller Rodney is desperate to bring his mother home from hospital
Rodney contacted the show about his 92 year-old mother with dementia who can’t be discharged from hospital because there’s no care package in place to bring her home.
16m Feb 19, 2019
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Sinn Fein’s accused of political policing following chief constable replacement remarks
UUP’s Alan Chambers - a former policeman and the party’s policing spokesperson, Mark Lindsay - Chair of Police Federation NI, commentator Chris Donnelly and former senior police officer Alan Mains speak with Stephen.
39m Feb 19, 2019
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Sinn Fein MLA, and policing board member, Gerry Kelly says there are people within the PSNI capable of applying for the Chief Constable role
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald has been criticised after saying she thought there was nobody within the PSNI suitable of taking over from chief constable George Hamilton when he steps down in June. The PSNI has faced heavy criticism in recent days after it emerged it had failed to disclose a number of documents to the Ombudsman in relation to the 1992 Sean Graham bookmakers massacre. S...
13m Feb 19, 2019
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Have you had a health MOT recently?
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke has recently revamped its health checks to include Atrial Fibrillation. What's that? We sent our reporter Nicola Weir along to find out…
7m Feb 18, 2019
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Islamic State bride Shamima Begum has given birth to a baby boy. Should she now be allowed to return to the UK?
Mohammed Shafiq, Chief Executive of Ramadhan Foundation, and Macer Gifford, who has fought alongside Kurdish forces against the so-called Islamic State, debate.
17m Feb 18, 2019
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has dismissed efforts to kick start talks at Stormont as a "sham"
The latest from political correspondent Enda McClafferty as DUP MLA Jim Wells and commentator Mick Fealty join Stephen to discuss.
31m Feb 18, 2019
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Should Shamima Begum, who fled to Syria as a schoolgirl to join the Islamic State group, be prevented from returning to the UK? Commentator Phil Kelly and former NI UKIP leader David McNarry debate with Stephen
Should Shamima Begum, the London school girl who joined ISIS, be allowed back into the UK? Her Family are pleading for her safe return. But Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he will do all he can to prevent that from happening. Commentator Phil Kelly and former NI UKIP leader David McNarry debate with Stephen.
21m Feb 15, 2019
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Gay Conversion controversy - listener Colin, who describes himself as an ‘ex gay man’, shares his story
A protest took place outside a Presbyterian church in Belfast last night. The protestors said it was because the church was hosting an event which promoted so-called 'gay conversion' therapy. The Government's Equalities Office has described conversion therapy as wrong and says it's bringing forward proposals to end such practices in the UK. Listener Colin, who attended the event, spoke with S...
12m Feb 15, 2019
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Following the protest over a 'gay conversion therapy' film screened at a Belfast church, Mike Davidson, from Christian group Core Issues Trust, and John O'Doherty, from The Rainbow Project, speak to Stephen
A protest took place outside a Presbyterian church in Belfast last night. The protestors said it was because the church was hosting an event which promoted so-called 'gay conversion' therapy. The Government's Equalities Office has described conversion therapy as wrong and says it's bringing forward proposals to end such practices in the UK. Mike Davidson, the director of Christian group Core ...
30m Feb 15, 2019
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The PSNI failed to disclose secret files on the loyalist mass shooting at Sean Graham's bookies to the Police Ombudsman. Dr Michael Maguire speaks to Stephen
The PSNI have apologised for failing to disclose secret files about the UDA murder of five people on the Ormeau Road in Belfast. The Police Ombudsman Michael Maguire said his investigators have identified "significant, sensitive information" some of which relates to covert policing - held by police - but not made available to his staff. The ombudsman has opened new lines of inquiry into the Orm...
35m Feb 14, 2019
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May McFettridge sends Stephen Nolan a Valentine’s Day message!
It's the day of love, St. Valentine’s Day! Housewife, style icon and sex symbol, May McFettridge chats with Stephen about romance.
4m Feb 14, 2019
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“I know I will get another transplant” says BBC’s Stephen Watson
For 20 years Stephen Watson has been the face of sport on BBC Northern Ireland. But unknown to most he's been juggling his day job with long sessions on kidney dialysis three times a week . Thirty years after his father saved his life by giving him one of his kidneys, Stephen needs another transplant.
20m Feb 14, 2019
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Report reveals Belfast motorists spend a week a year in gridlock with congestion costing drivers £140M.
New research just out suggests drivers in Belfast spent 190 hours per driver, per year, in traffic! Belfast is in fact 2nd on the list of worst offenders across the UK - beaten only by London. With this is mind - is it now time that more of us ditched the car and embraced public transport? Stephen got the views of Aine Groogan, Green Party South Belfast representative and the UUP Councillor and...
28m Feb 13, 2019
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Thousands of pupils across the UK set to walk out of class this Friday in climate change protest.
We're used to hearing about teacher strikes but what about pupil strikes? Thousands of pupils across the UK are expected to walk out of class for three hours this Friday to protest about climate change. The mass walkout called UK Youth Strike 4 Climate currently has students in 38 cities and towns across the UK planning to join Friday's protest. A strike is planned in Belfast at City Hall this ...
24m Feb 13, 2019
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Business bodies express concerns about what no-deal could mean.
The clock continues to tick on towards Brexit, with little more sign of a deal. Business bodies have expressed concerns about what no deal could mean. And why was Theresa May's chief Brexit negotiator overheard discussing the government's Brexit strategy in a pub full of journalists? Stephen spoke to BBC NI's Economics and Business Editor John Campbell.
6m Feb 13, 2019
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Crackerjack in TV comeback! After a 35 year absence, will today's children love it as much as @StephenNolan did?
Classic TV show Crackerjack will be returning to the BBC. The new series, hosted by Sam and Mark will follow in the footsteps of previous presenters Eamonn Andrews, Ed "Stewpot" Stewart and Stu Francis. Last seen in 1984, the teatime staple saw a live studio audience of children entertained by comedy sketches, playful games and music performances. Stephen got reaction from showbiz journalist Ke...
7m Feb 12, 2019
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Too fat to adopt - caller Sabrina says she feels "worthless" because she can't have children - and has been told she can't adopt because of her weight
On Friday's programme we we're talking about success and how people feel successful in life. Just at the very end of the show we spoke to Sabrina. She felt that her difficulties with reading and writing, made her feel like a failure. She also told us about not being able to have children and the struggles she has faced in adoption. Stephen spoke to EJ Havlin from Adoption UK and we took lots of...
28m Feb 12, 2019
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Should the over 75s be made to pay for their TV licence?
A fifth of the entire BBC budget. That's what it could cost the organisation - if it has to absorb the financial hit - of ending free TV licences for people over 75. The public consultation on the issue comes to an end today. The BBC is taking over the scheme from the Government in 2020. No longer will the government pay in - so now, it's either the BBC or the pensioners themselves. Stephen got...
28m Feb 12, 2019
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Parents Seph and Mairtin in desperate plea for son @Donate4Daithi who needs a heart transplant
Last July we spoke to a West Belfast family who are desperately waiting for a heart transplant for their two year old son, Daithi McGowan. Seph and her partner, Mairtin, have got in touch again. They're running out of time and they need your help. They're asking all of us to search our souls and sign the organ donation register. Little Daithi is still waiting for a transplant and his kidneys ar...
8m Feb 11, 2019
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Another Belfast Zoo escapee - what does it say about zoos? Are they a good place to keep wild animals?
Another Belfast Zoo escapee - what does it say about zoos? Are they a good place to keep wild animals? Daniel Barclay from NI Says No to Animal Cruelty and travel writer Tim Hedgley discuss.
15m Feb 11, 2019
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Eyewitness Danielle tells us about that chimp escape at the weekend
There were more escapees at Belfast Zoo this weekend when a number of chimpanzees got out of their enclosure. Danielle was there with her partner, their children and nieces. Footage posted online by Danielle's partner shows the animals wandering the paths. She told Stephen about what she saw.
8m Feb 11, 2019
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Party leader Catherine Blaiklock talks backstop with @StephenNolan and says "It's been made up to a large extent. We have land borders all over the place."
A new political party has been recognised by the electoral commission, it's called the Brexit Party. It's backed by Nigel Farage the Independent MEP and former leader of UKIP and it's led by Catherine Blaiklock. Stephen began by asking her what the Brexit Party's solution is to the backstop.
29m Feb 11, 2019
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The DUP and the #Brexit backstop - where do the party stand now? @SJAMcBride sets it out
"The backstop debate within the DUP is now public" - the DUP and the #Brexit backstop - where do the party stand now? @SJAMcBride sets it out.
6m Feb 08, 2019
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A significant disagreement between two of our most senior public figures in NI - Attorney General John Larkin says the Public Service Ombudsman Marie Anderson cannot threaten the public with contempt
There is a significant disagreement between the most senior lawyer in Northern Ireland, the Attorney General John Larkin, and the Public Service Ombudsman Marie Anderson. Marie Anderson works on behalf of the public - the clue is in the title - the Public Service Ombudsman. But she has been threatening members of the public with legal action if they share reports about themselves. Think about t...
26m Feb 08, 2019
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Class, postcodes and opportunities - MLAs on #TopTable revealed how they turned their lives around from very tough upbringings
On Top Table on Wednesday night one of the questions we discussed was about social class. We asked our panel "Is there a snobbery against the working class?" UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Green Party MLA Clare Bailey revealed how they had turned their lives around from very tough upbringings. They joined Stephen this morning to tell us more about what their experiences.
21m Feb 08, 2019
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Save our signs. Traders in Carrickfergus challenge council to back down over business signs row
Business owners in Carrickfergus are asking for a sign from their local council about what they can do about the signs above their front doors. 3 traders opposite the Castle have been told by Mid and East Antrim to remove their signs immediately or face a hefty fine. The Authority says they're not in keeping with the conservation area - however, one business has had their up for 4 years. Our re...
7m Feb 06, 2019
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Schools minister @NickGibbUK calls for mobile phone ban in schools - the right move? Or just railing against the modern world?
The schools minister has said mobile phones in schools should be banned. Nick Gibb believes they're damaging our kids health and education. Is he right? Or is he just railing against the modern world? Vinny got the views of commentators Simon Warr and Tina Calder.
18m Feb 06, 2019
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PM vows not to bin the backstop ahead of meetings with Stormont parties today. Will it be enough to get local politicians on side?
Theresa May will hold Brexit talks with our five main political parties at Stormont later. The PM is on a 2-day visit to try to reassure people she can secure a Brexit deal that avoids the return of customs checkpoints on the Irish border. Vinny spoke to BBC NI political editor Mark Devenport, Alliance Party MLA Stephen Farry and BBC NI economics editor John Campbell.
29m Feb 06, 2019
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Local woman’s PIP payment suspended due to being terminally ill in hospital. Is that fair? #BBCNolan
Sheenagh got in touch with the Nolan Show after she was told she is no longer entitled to her Personal Independence Payments - PIP - because she's in hospital. In 2016 Sheenagh received the devastating news that she had a brain tumour in 2016, she's has been told her condition is terminal. And now she's been told that not only is her PIP payment to be stopped but that also she has to pay back...
15m Feb 05, 2019
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Former senior Policeman Jim Gamble calls for independent review into the handling of Belfast International Airport brawl over the weekend #BBCNolan
More on the fight that broke out at Belfast International Airport on Saturday evening. Witnesses claimed the incident lasted for 20 minutes  but the airport disputed that saying - it lasted seven minutes. The airport has hit out at former senior Policeman - Jim Gamble - who was on this show yesterday reacting to the footage. In the clip - men can be seen swinging metal bars at each other. O...
11m Feb 05, 2019
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“They’ve ruined my life. They’ve ruined every relationship I’ve ever had” – Belfast man talks to @StephenNolan about his struggles with fake Xanax addiction #BBCNolan
An escalating crisis. That's how the Coroner for Northern Ireland is describing the number of deaths linked to misuse of counterfeit versions of the drug, Xanax. Joe McCrisken says he is signing off an alprazolam-related death nearly once a week. He says "most of the deaths" are caused by fake versions of Xanax, the brand name for the drug alprazolam. Joining Stephen was Kieran McGrandless,...
19m Feb 05, 2019
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Theresa May is in NI today, what does she need to do to put your mind at ease regarding #Brexit? #BBCNolan
Theresa May will be in Northern Ireland later. Her mission? well , she's here to help ease any fears you might have over Brexit. Mrs May will say she wants to reassure people that she can secure a Brexit deal that avoids a hard border. Do you believe she can do that? Are you reassured? In a speech to business leaders, the Prime Minister will pledge to secure a deal with the EU that "commands b...
28m Feb 05, 2019
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Who should be remembered with a statue outside Belfast City Hall? #BBCNolan
Plans have been drawn up to erect statues of trade unionist Inez McCormack and civil rights campaigner Paddy Devlin. There has been a push for more memorials to women and nationalists since the publication of an equality report on the issue in 2012. But Sinn Féin says the new plan does not go far enough and will seek a legal opinion. The party voted against proposals at a city council commit...
31m Feb 04, 2019
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TV licence fee rises in price again – should the BBC look to tighten their belts instead? #BBCNolan
A former UK culture minister has slammed the latest increase in the TV licence fee Licence fee payers will see their bill go up by £4 from April But the Labour MP Kate Hoey has said that the rise is "so wrong" .."when the BBC is paying people like Gary Lineker such huge salaries" And Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson has called for a "pensioners uprising" against the proposed charges So ar...
24m Feb 04, 2019
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"Police walked them to their gate." – Eyewitness claims that men involved in fight at Belfast International Airport were escorted to their flight #BBCNolan
An investigation has started after a fight between groups of passengers at Belfast International Airport. Videos on social media show men armed with poles, throwing shopping baskets and a fire extinguisher. The incident happened in the departure area on Saturday evening. Stephen talked to one lady who witnessed the incident but did not want to be named. OR listen to the programme in full here...
23m Feb 04, 2019
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Refusing to cover colleagues' absences, invigilating exams or analysing exam results - NI teachers taking part in escalating industrial action in a row over pay.
Teachers in Northern Ireland are taking part in escalating industrial action in a row over pay. Union members are following instructions not to cover absences, invigilating exams and analysing exam results. After school activities like sports and drama that have been "imposed" on teachers may also be affected. Stephen spoke to Justin McCamphill from teaching union NASUWT.
10m Feb 01, 2019
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Murdered on the street in east Belfast. Were the UVF involved in killing Ian Ogle?
Investigations are continuing into the murder on Sunday night of loyalist Ian Ogle in East Belfast. The 45 year-old suffered a fractured skull, was stabbed 11 times and was left to die on the street. Yesterday, the police said the East Belfast UVF was one of their lines of inquiry. Stephen spoke to Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly and loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson.
14m Feb 01, 2019
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