In the last week of oral evidence in the RHI inquiry two former Stormont ministers have clashed over their interpretations of events
Today sees two former Stormont ministers give evidence in the RHI inquiry. Sinn Féin’s Máirtín Ó Muilleoir was Finance Minister and the DUP's Simon Hamilton was DETI Minister while the flawed green energy scheme was being shut down. So what will they tell the inquiry this morning? News Letter political editor Sam McBride comments
15m Oct 23, 2018
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The difference between having a bus pass and not? 0.004 miles.
11 year old Connlai McCarthy goes to same school as his friend next door and travels in the same bus - but while he has to pay his friend goes for free. Our reporter, Nicola Weir, went to meet Connolly's mother Orlaith
7m Oct 23, 2018
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The Shankill Bomb, 25 years on
Today is the 25th anniversary of the Shankill bomb when the IRA murdered nine Protestant civilians in a no-warning bomb attack on a fish shop on a busy Saturday afternoon. One of the IRA bombers also died when the bomb he had been planting exploded prematurely. More than 50 people were wounded. In the week that followed, loyalists murdered 14 civilians in what they deemed revenge for the IRA bo...
25m Oct 23, 2018
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Reaction to a leaked report into efforts to stop paramilitarism in Northern Ireland
The Independent Reporting Commission report into paramatilism, published at 12:30 today, has found that the absence of political decision making at Stormont since January 2017 has had a major adverse impact on efforts to combat paramilitaries. Our Political editor Mark Devenport and TUV leader Jim Allister discuss
30m Oct 23, 2018
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"Unionism has been dragged in to the gutter by the DUP" - UUP leader @RobinSwannUUP launches blistering attack on DUP - he talks to @StephenNolan
"The DUP are endangering the union" - that's the view of the UUP leader Robin Swann. In his speech to the Ulster Unionist conference at the weekend he was scathing about what he sees as the damage the DUP have done to unionism. Robin Swann spoke to Stephen this morning.
13m Oct 22, 2018
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The #RHI Inquiry hears evidence about how one Stormont Dept. set out to mislead another about scale of the RHI Inquiry
The #RHI Inquiry hears evidence about how one Stormont Dept. set out to mislead another about scale of the RHI Inquiry . Newsletter political editor Sam McBride on the latest revelations.
10m Oct 22, 2018
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Hundreds of thousands attend #Brexit vote protest - but will it lead to another EU referendum?
The Brexit deal is 95% complete - but the Irish border issue is still not sorted. That's what the Prime Minister is expected to tell the Commons in a major statement later today. The Sunday newspapers were full of anonymous claims that Theresa May is facing a bloody end over her Brexit plans. She was said to be in a 'killing field', faced 'assassination' and was ordered to 'bring her own noose'...
11m Oct 22, 2018
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Is silence golden? School in England bans talking in corridors - and they say it is improving results.
Should children been seen and not heard? A secondary school is banning pupils from speaking between lessons or face detention as part of a new "silent corridor" rule. Students at Ninestiles in Birmingham, will be expected to move around the building in silence from 5th November. Katharine Birbalsingh has been doing this in her North London school for several years - she spoke to Stephen - and w...
23m Oct 22, 2018
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The minutes of meetings held at Stormont were put under the spotlight yesterday during the RHI inquiry
The minutes of meetings held at Stormont involving spending on the renewable heating initiative were put under the spotlight yesterday during the RHI inquiry.  Trevor Cooper, who was the then head of the Department of Trade and Investment finance division, was questioned by the inquiry panel. Plus, representatives from the Ulster Farmer's Union were quizzed about what they did or didn't know a...
20m Oct 18, 2018
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TUV’s @JimAllister and @janemorrice clash over possibility of extension to UK’s post-Brexit transition period
Brexit-backing MPs have reacted angrily to the idea that the UK's transition out of the EU - could be extended for another year, to the end of 2021.  It comes after a summit of EU leaders in Brussels failed to make decisive progress in reaching an agreement. An extra year in the transition period would mean we continue to pay billions of pounds to Brussels and we would still be subject to their...
39m Oct 18, 2018
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Angry reaction to suggestion that UK's post-Brexit transition period could be extended - our Economics & Business Editor John Campbell sets it out for us from Brussels
Brexiteers react angrily to the suggestion that the UK's post-Brexit transition period could be extended by a year - that means billions more could be paid to Brussels and we'd remain under their rules for longer
10m Oct 18, 2018
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Principals send letters to parents with stark warning over school funding #BBCNolan
'A profoundly negative impact on our childrens education' - Thats the message within a letter that has been sent to some parents from Prinicpals representing a large section of NI schools. It outlines serious concerns surrounding funding and calls on our politicians to 'put whatever difficulties they currently have aside and get the Executive up and running again to deal with the current crisis...
25m Oct 17, 2018
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Would you supply alcohol for your underage teenager’s party? #BBCNolan
Would you supply alcohol for your 15 year old daughter's house party? A Mum on internet parenting forum NetMums has sparked controversy by posting about the party she had helped organise. She agreed to supply beer and cider for the party for her teenage daughter and friends. The post has had a mixed response, with some thinking the mum is out of line, while other's think as long as other parent...
14m Oct 17, 2018
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New hard hitting ad campaign aims to stop paramilitary style attacks. But are the police doing enough? #BBCNolan
Hard hitting ads are being screened as part of a new campaign aimed at tackling paramilitary attacks. In the last five years, 417 people have been victims of shootings and beatings. Vinny spoke to Chief Superintendent Raymond Murray.
29m Oct 17, 2018
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Is it time to record children’s weight to help fight obesity? #BBCNolan
A new report by child health experts, recommends children and young people up to 18 should, have their weight and body mass index (BMI) recorded every year to help stamp out obesity!
8m Oct 16, 2018
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. @StephenNolan talks to award-winning journalist Mark Austin #BBCNolan
Mark Austin is a multi award winning journalist, foreign correspondent and news presenter for over thirty years. He has witnessed first hand some of the most significant events of our time including;  the War in Iraq where his friend and colleague Terry Lloyd was killed by so-called friendly fire.
26m Oct 16, 2018
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Sinn Fein's presidential candidate says she would wear a poppy to mark Armistice Day – do you support her stance? #BBCNolan
Sinn Fein Presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada has said she would wear a poppy on Armistice Day as a symbol of goodwill to the unionist community, if elected president of Ireland.
5m Oct 16, 2018
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“Who do they think they are?...They need sorting out.” – Tory MP responds to DUP threat to ‘paralyse’ Theresa May’s polices #BBCNolan
Conservative MP Anna Soubry hits out at the DUP after Nigel Dodds issues direct threat to Theresa May that the DUP will paralyse her domestic agenda if she undermines Northern Ireland's position within the UK .
23m Oct 16, 2018
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How much do Tory MPs know about the Irish border issue
A prominent Brexiteer Andrew Bridgen reckons all English people are automatically entitled to Irish passports
44m Oct 15, 2018
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Major business concerns as footfall drops by over fifty percent in some parts of Belfast
The impact of the Primark fire on Belfast retail is reflected in new figures showing "a drastic dip" in the city's shopping footfall last month.
17m Oct 15, 2018
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The RHI Inquiry - more information on a newly found DUP SpAd email and a look at yesterday's evidence
The RHI Inquiry - more information on a newly found DUP SpAd email and a look at yesterday's evidence . Newsletter political editor Sam McBride.
23m Oct 12, 2018
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The RHI Inquiry - mystery surrounds a DUP SpAds' email which appears to show someone in the party did not want cost controls introduced
The RHI Inquiry - mystery surrounds a DUP SpAds' email which appears to show someone in the party did not want cost controls introduced . Newsletter political editor Sam McBride on the latest revelations from the Inquiry.
23m Oct 12, 2018
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Bombarded by flying faeces - an 81 year old widow says she's trapped in her own home by bird poo. @nweir1 reports
An 81 year old woman from Moneymore says she's trapped in her own home because of bird poo. Mary Devlin's home on the Drummullan Road is bombarded with flying faeces - so much so she can't put her washing out or have her grandchildren visit... And she's resorted to tying bin bags on the roof and fence to keep the birds at bay. Mrs Devlin is recently widowed and has heart problems - and says she...
5m Oct 12, 2018
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Battles lines drawn as DUP tell PM they don't trust her over #Brexit - where did it all go wrong? And where do we go from here?
It all started out so well. Two years ago Theresa May and Arlene Foster watched on as a one billion pounds deal was struck between their two parties in London. Fast forward to yesterday and things started to unravel. The DUP wasn't happy as details of the EU backstop plans started to emerge in Brussels. The front pages of the local papers say it all today. The News Letter goes with "DUP not blu...
31m Oct 12, 2018
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Senior civil servant says two DUP SpAds withheld key information from officials about abuse in the #RHI scheme
Yesterday the Inquiry heard that two DUP advisers withheld key information from officials about abuse of the flawed green energy scheme. That's the claim from senior civil servant Andrew McCormick. Formers SPADs Andrew Crawford and Timothy Cairns have denied the allegation. Stephen spoke to Newsletter political editor Sam McBride on the latest revelations from the Inquiry.
10m Oct 11, 2018
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"Weight discrimination is rife in modern Britain" - new research published on #WorldObesityDay
New research released today suggests that weight or obesity is the UK's most common form of discrimination. 81% of UK adults polled believe people with obesity are viewed negatively because of their weight. While 1 in 4 admitted they would hire a candidate with a healthy weight over an overweight candidate. But - can you really compare discrimination due to weight, with discrimination over some...
11m Oct 11, 2018
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"My daughter should never have had to be subjected to this type of procedure" - young mum sick with cancer has PIP benefit granted after father spoke out on @BBCNolan
A couple of weeks ago on the programme we spoke to Tom McWilliams - dad of 28 year old mum - Roisin. Roisin was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on Christmas Day. She underwent a PIP assesment, but despite having Hodgkin lymphoma, was turned down. Tom spoke to us again this morning with an update.
5m Oct 11, 2018
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DUP warn Government they will not prop them up if it gives in to EU border demands - #BBCNolan callers react
DUP warn Government they will not prop them up if it gives in to EU border demands - #BBCNolan callers react
13m Oct 11, 2018
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"We will not be bullied into propping up a soft-touch Government which gives in to the EU's demands" - DUP fire warning to PM
A warning shot across the government bows. That's how DUP sources have described a decision by their MPs to abstain on a Westminster vote last night. Earlier senior DUP sources warned that they were prepared to vote against the budget later this month if the Prime Minister breaks their red lines over Brexit. It seems we're edging to a point where there might be a deal on Brexit. But what will i...
40m Oct 11, 2018
40m
"Keeping busy is keeping my mind active - it's better than any medication" - life with a dementia diagnosis - @vinnybelfast talks to Martin Murtagh about living with the condition
Dame Barbara Windsor has spoken publicly for the first time about dementia after suffering from the illness for four years. In a video, the 81-year-old former EastEnders and Carry On star calls on people to run next year's London Marathon in aid of a campaign to raise money and change attitudes towards the condition. But what is it like to live with a dementia diagnosis? Vinny spoke to Martin M...
10m Oct 10, 2018
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Supreme Court rule that the refusal of #Ashers bakery to make the so-called 'gay cake' was not discriminatory #GayCake
The UK Supreme Court has just ruled that the refusal of Ashers bakery to make the so-called 'gay cake' was not discriminatory. In a judgement delivered in London, the court supported the company's right not to bake a cake for gay rights activist Gareth Lee with the slogan 'Support Gay Marriage'. The five justices on the Supreme Court were unanimous in their judgement. Vinny got reaction from Jo...
14m Oct 10, 2018
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No pooches on pitches - Cardiff council in move to keep dogs off sports fields which could see owners fined
Cardiff council have announced plans to bring in a public space protection order (PSPO) against dog owners using marked pitches. It means dog walkers could face on the spot fines of up to £100 if dogs are spotted on marked sports pitches as well as childrens' play areas and school grounds. But what do you think? Should we bring this in here to tackle the issue of irresponsible dog owners who do...
5m Oct 10, 2018
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New survey suggests nearly 90% of NI leave voters say collapse of peace process is a price worth paying for #Brexit
Negotiations on Brexit and the border are likely to continue into next month. That's the prediction from the Republic's Foreign Minister. Simon Coveney also said we're unlikely to see the UK's proposals on the controversial backstop issue anytime soon. Vinny spoke to BBC NI Economics and Business Editor John Campbell, Professor Ailsa Henderson, Open Democracy journalist Peter Geoghegan, and Fra...
21m Oct 10, 2018
21m
Four former NI secretaries urge Karen Bradley to draw a line under the past and prioritise compensation for victims of the Troubles over investigations
Draw a line under the past. That's the message from a cross-party group of Westminster politicians to secretary of state Karen Bradley. She is currently considering a £150 million plan to deal with the past. Lord Peter Hain and seven other signatories have advised prioritising compensation for victims over investigation. So, is financial support for victims for the Troubles a better way to spen...
27m Oct 10, 2018
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Strictly dancers Seann and Katya kissing after night-out in London - despite both being in serious relationships. Has the so-called curse of Strictly Come Dancing struck again?
Has the so-called curse of Strictly Come Dancing struck again? Comedian Seann Walsh and the professional dancer Katya Jones have hit the headlines after they were seen kissing outside a pub, despite both being in serious relationships. Both of them have released statements apologising for their actions claming it was a one off fuelled by alcohol. But now there have been calls for them to be rem...
9m Oct 09, 2018
9m
Barbecues, wood burning stoves and coasters - are these the signs that you're middle class?
Would you consider yourself to be middle class? And how can you be sure anyway? If you own a barbecue then you're well on your way. Having an Aga or a wood burning stove also qualifies you - as does using coasters! Vinny spoke to working class hero Jim McDowell and etiquette expert William Hanson - who carried out the research.
11m Oct 09, 2018
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A series of ugly brawls at GAA matches - is violence getting out of hand in Gaelic football? @daithimckay and @StevenBeacom5 discuss
Is violence at Gaelic football getting out of control? Brawls at a string of recent GAA matches have led to concerns the game's reputation is being tarnished by violence. One former GAA star has described some of the recent fights as thuggery in the Irish News this week. Recently there were scenes of fighting just off the pitch between players and others at Sunday's match between Downpatrick Ru...
41m Oct 09, 2018
41m
The name's Bond - Jane Bond - could a woman ever play the part of the world's most famous secret service agent?
James Bond will "probably" never be played by a female actress, the film series' executive producer has said. Barbara Broccoli, who is in charge of casting 007, told the Guardian: "Bond is male. He's a male character. He was written as a male and I think he'll probably stay as a male." But after 26 movies is it time for a female Bond? Vinny got the views of commentators Emma Woolf and Lembit Opik.
14m Oct 08, 2018
14m
Head of Ofgem - the body charged with checking the #RHI scheme - faces Inquiry. @SJAMcBride with the latest revelations
Head of Ofgem - the body charged with checking the #RHI scheme - faces Inquiry. Newsletter political editor Sam McBride with the latest revelations.
10m Oct 08, 2018
10m
Secretary of State to meet main Stormont parties, church leaders and the Irish government to discuss the prospects for restoring devolution. Can we expect much?
Secretary of State to meet main Stormont parties, church leaders and the Irish government to discuss the prospects for restoring devolution. Can we expect much? Vinny spoke to BBC NI political editor Mark Devenport.
2m Oct 08, 2018
2m
Just what does MI5 let its informants do in the name of national security? Details of legal cover for agents revealed
Just what does MI5 let its informants do in the name of national security? It has been revealed that the security service allows its informants legal cover to participate in crimes that could extend to murder, torture and sexual assaults. Vinny spoke to Spiked online legal editor, Luke Gittos and Brian Pelan, editor of View, a social affairs magazine.
13m Oct 08, 2018
13m
Ugly scenes in Vegas as Khabib v McGregor descends into mass brawl - what next for the sport?
It should have been a showcase of mixed martial arts excellence but UFC 229 in Las Vegas went from being a spectacular night of MMA to one of the most controversial events in the sport's history. Violent skirmishes broke out following Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor. This isn't the first time that there have been ugly scenes that have involved Conor McGregor, earlier this year...
29m Oct 08, 2018
29m
Dog owner left horrified as pet has ear cut off while tied up outside a Bangor shop
Reports emerged over the weekend of a dog having part of its ear cut off outside a shopping centre in Bangor. Belfast Live reported that Cole, a 5 year old Labrador, was tied up outside the store alongside another Labrador and Springer Spaniel while his owner was inside shopping. Vinny spoke to Robin Ballentine who owns the dogs and he told him what happened.
9m Oct 08, 2018
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50 years on – The Nolan Show looks back at the Civil Rights march in Duke Street, Londonderry - Derry
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march in Duke street in Londonderry. A day which is widely regarded as the day the Troubles started. The demonstration had been banned by the government and when it went ahead violent clashes broke out between police and protesters.
43m Oct 05, 2018
43m
Can your brain cure your body? @vinnybelfast talks to @DrMichaelMosley about his new programme on the placebo effect
Faith healing, folk cures and stories of miraculous recoveries that doctors can't explain have been around for centuries. But last night on BBC 2 a Horizon documentary, The Placebo Experiment - Can My Brain Cure My Body? suggested that it may be possible for people to see improvement in certain conditions without the use of any actual drugs. Dr Michael Mosley gathered 117 volunteers suffering f...
14m Oct 05, 2018
14m
Six weeks on from the blaze at Primark, Belfast business owners discuss if building should be demolished?
Its been almost 6 weeks since a blaze ripped through the Primark Bank Building in Belfast's city centre. Since then there have been pledges of cash to help from the likes of Belfast City Council and Primark themselves. However, many of the businesses in and around the cordon set up to keep the public at a safe distance from the building are unhappy at the response time from the powers that be. ...
26m Oct 04, 2018
26m
Memorial to 18 murdered British soldiers at Narrow Water attacked again - @DavidTayloruup reacts
There are reports this morning that the memorial to 18 murdered British soldiers at Narrow Water has again been vandalised. The memorial to those killed by two IRA bomb blasts on August 27, 1979 was attacked last month. A small group of travelling Cliftonville supporters were blamed for that previous attack. Vinny spoke to UUP Cllr David Taylor.
3m Oct 04, 2018
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Chief Exec of group promoting itself as "leading authority" on renewable heat faced tough day at #RHI Inquiry - @SJAMcBride on the latest revelations
Yet another day of revelations from the RHI Inquiry. Michael Doran, chief executive of Action Renewables, faced a tough day yesterday. Vinny spoke to Newsletter political editor Sam McBride.
17m Oct 04, 2018
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Boris takes new swipe at Theresa - @toryboypierce and @Kevin_Maguire discuss
Time to chuck Chequers? Crowds packed into a speech by former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. Mr Johnson renewed his attack on Theresa May's Brexit plan, describing it as a "cheat" that could lead to a boost for the far-right.
7m Oct 03, 2018
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Boiler men face #RHI Inquiry - @SJAMcBride on the latest revelations
Boiler men face #RHI Inquiry - Newsletter political editor Sam McBride on the latest revelations
15m Oct 03, 2018
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