Breaking news: The Nolan Show has the full list of successful applicants to the RHI scheme. #NolanRHI
The group Renewable Heat Association NI has threatened to issue an injunction against the Nolan show today if we do not agree to their demand of not publishing the names of any of their members who are in the RHI scheme. We have been investigating the Renewable Heating Scheme in its totality since December. The Nolan Show now has the full list of all the successful applicants to the RHI scheme .
16m Feb 16, 2017
16m
'Irish language is essentially a hobby language' - TUV's Jim Allister
Jim Allister talks to Stephen about the TUV manifesto promises and pledges he is bringing to the #AE17
3m Feb 15, 2017
3m
"I don't think homosexuality is normal sexual activity" - TUV's Jim Allister. #AE17
Mr Allister's #AE17 manifesto interview with Stephen
9m Feb 15, 2017
9m
Funding multi-million Scottish road should take priority over NI's A5. TUV's Jim Allister
Follow the Nolan Show #AE17 coverage http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3sHDFhL3xV20YsNQmmWLJGv/the-nolan-show-ni-assembly-election-2017
7m Feb 15, 2017
7m
Should schools reward well behaved kids with getting home early?
A secondary school in England is going to reward the behaviour of good pupils by allowing them to go home early, while naughty kids endure another 10 minutes of lessons? Teachers at Castle View school in Essex hope the move will lead to improved behaviour. So is this a good idea? Does rewarding good behaviour lead to children to learn by example or will 10 minutes really make that much of a dif...
8m Feb 15, 2017
8m
Investigation into political donors reveals quarter of MLAs had gaps in funding of their election campaigns last year
There has been a lot of talk lately, in the light of the RHI scandal, about political donors. Unlike elsewhere in the UK, there is no transparency in Northern Ireland about who funds our political parties. In Northern Ireland, the legacy of the Troubles is used by some parties as a reason for not revealing the identities of donors. Others reject that as an excuse. But today we can reveal that -...
10m Feb 15, 2017
10m
Part 2 of TUV leader Jim Allister's election manifesto interview #AE17
(Part 2) Two weeks tomorrow Northern Ireland goes to the polls to vote in the Assembly snap election. Today we have our second election manifesto interview and it is the turn of TUV leader Jim Allister. He joined us from our Ballymena studio.
29m Feb 15, 2017
29m
Nolan election interviews - TUV leader Jim Allister's manifesto under the spotlight #AE17
(Part 1) Two weeks tomorrow Northern Ireland goes to the polls to vote in the Assembly snap election. Today we have our second election manifesto interview and it is the turn of TUV leader Jim Allister. He joined us from our Ballymena studio.
22m Feb 15, 2017
22m
Eamonn McCann would 'ban the advertising of chocolate'. #AE17 #BBCNolan
People Before Profit's Eamonn McCann on #BBCNolan on their election manifesto pledges
2m Feb 14, 2017
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'I would nationalise Moy Park' Eamonn McCann talks through his election pledges
People Before Profit's Eamonn McCann
3m Feb 14, 2017
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"I'm wearing Bambi" - Eamonn McCann
Eamonn McCann talks fashion, while on the Nolan Show on the People Before Profit's manifesto
1m Feb 14, 2017
1m
A Valentine’s Day proposal from Stephen for #BBCNolan caller Margaret
89-year-old caller Margaret got in touch with the show today and received an offer from Stephen.
11m Feb 14, 2017
11m
It’s Valentine’s Day today! Are you all loved up or does it turn your stomach?
Love is in the air for many as today is St. Valentine's Day!Vinny has been out at St. George's Market asking loved up couples how they met.
15m Feb 14, 2017
15m
#BBCNolan listener David contacted us about a problem renewing his driving licence
David has been in touch with regards to an issue with his driving licence
4m Feb 14, 2017
4m
Part 2 of People Before Profit's Eamonn McCann's election manifesto interview
Just over two weeks until the snap Assembly election when Northern Ireland will choose the politicians they want to run the country at the polls. Today the Nolan Show starts our party interviews where we put their manifestos under the spotlight.We are looking at the detail in them to see what the pledges and policies in them mean, and we are kicking off today with People Before Profit and we ar...
22m Feb 14, 2017
22m
People Before Profit's Eamonn McCann is in the hot seat for our first election manifesto interview Part 1
Just over two weeks until the snap Assembly election when Northern Ireland will choose the politicians they want to run the country at the polls. Today the Nolan Show starts our party interviews where we put their manifestos under the spotlight.We are looking at the detail in them to see what the pledges and policies in them mean, and we are kicking off today with People Before Profit and we ar...
27m Feb 14, 2017
27m
The 'Rottweiler of radio' broadcasting legend John Humphrys talks to @StephenNolan
The late Robin Cook said a morning clash with our guest this morning was the "only thing" that kept him awake at night. For 30 years this year, he's been grilling politicians on Radio 4's Today programme with a style that's been described as "grumpy, thumping, baiting and biting". It's the "Rottweiler of radio" - John Humphrys.
23m Feb 13, 2017
23m
DUP's Edwin Poots reacts to UUP's Mike Nesbitt votes transfer move
A significant move by the Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt yesterday. He says, after voting for his own party's candidates, he will transfer his votes to the SDLP ahead of other unionist candidates. That triggered huge criticism from the DUP and TUV. It was also rejected by one of Mr Nesbitt's own senior party colleagues. Newry and Armagh UUP candidate, Danny Kennedy, last night advised his ...
16m Feb 13, 2017
16m
Family hit out after PSNI made jokes on social media about young man with mental health problems
The mother of a young man with mental health problems, has hit out at the PSNI claiming they 'made a mockery of him' on Facebook. In the early hours of Saturday morning her son was picked up in the Bangor area - naked. This lead to a post on Facebook which said it wanted to share a story that 'gave us (the PSNI) a chuckle'. It mentioned the 'naked man' they had picked up who - 'fell down a hole...
8m Feb 13, 2017
8m
Election row - UUP leader Mike Nesbitt says he would transfer votes to SDLP over other unionists
A significant move by the Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt yesterday. He says, after voting for his own party's candidates, he will transfer his votes to the SDLP ahead of other unionist candidates. That triggered huge criticism from the DUP and TUV. It was also rejected by one of Mr Nesbitt's own senior party colleagues. Newry and Armagh UUP candidate, Danny Kennedy, last night advised his ...
16m Feb 13, 2017
16m
TV's 'Blind Date' set for comeback – nostalgia or no new ideas?
It looks like the original TV dating show Blind Date is set for a comeback. Its understood that the show will be shown on channel 5 later this year. Apparently the show is expected to make a 'young and sexy' return. Is it something you would watch or has Blind Date had its day? Is there no such thing as an original idea anymore?? Vinny gets the views of commentators Andrea McVeigh and Paul Martin.
6m Feb 10, 2017
6m
Report says we have a litter problem. Just how dirty is it where you live? #BBCNolan
A new report claims that you will come across an average of 5 litter items for every single step you take along your local beach in Northern Ireland. A survey of of our beaches by environmental charity 'Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful' found there were on average 528 litter items found on Northern Ireland's coastline every 100 metres. The report comes a week after another survey showed 1 in 7 o...
16m Feb 10, 2017
16m
Snoopers to catch dog poopers - local council considering CCTV to catch dog poo offenders
The Mid and East Antrim council - could be about to take part in some sleuthing. The council are considering a crackdown on dog poo offenders, through the use of CCTV cameras! The Larne Times has reported that due to complaints in the Carnlough and Cranny Falls area many locals want something done to tackle the DOG DIRT! What do you reckon? Is CCTV - snoopers to catch the dog poopers - a fair m...
18m Feb 10, 2017
18m
Health service – care package concerns see patients delayed from getting out of hospital
There's been a lot of talk about our health service this week, with Health Minister Michelle O'Neill revealing her plan to tackle waiting lists. Well rather than patients waiting to get into hospital, we have been looking into others who have been delayed getting out after being treated. In December there were nearly 300 people still in hospital beds who were deemed medically fit to go home. Bu...
26m Feb 10, 2017
26m
'It was terrifying' - caller Joanna tells #BBCNolan about electrical fault that blew up household appliances
Joanna contacted the Nolan Show about an electrical fault that occurred in her street at the weekend
11m Feb 09, 2017
11m
Christine Hamilton @brit_battleaxe tributes to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
Socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson has been found dead aged 45. The star, who rose to fame in the 1990s as a hard-partying "It girl", received treatment in 2016 for a non-malignant brain tumour. Prince Charles, a close friend of the star's family, led tributes and said he was "deeply saddened" by her death. Tara was in the 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle in 2002 with fellow campmate Christine Hamilton. C...
4m Feb 09, 2017
4m
Uncle of missing L'Derry man Jack Glenn talks about search for his nephew
Searches are continuing for a missing Londonderry man who went into the River Foyle a week ago today. Hundreds of people have been involved in searches along the river to find 23-year-old Jack Glenn. Stephen has been speaking to his uncle Wayne
4m Feb 09, 2017
4m
NI's Attorney General considering challenge to legality of RHI scheme - @JoshuaRozenberg with analysis
There's been surprise this morning at the news that Northern Ireland's Attorney General is considering challenging the legality of a botched energy scheme that could cost taxpayers £490 million. John Larkin says he may bring a case against the Department for the Economy for introducing the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme before it went to the full Executive. UUP leader Mike N...
14m Feb 09, 2017
14m
Should having a baby stop you from entering a beauty competition? #BBCNolan
Should having a baby stop you from entering a beauty competition? Dearbhail Brogan says after entering the Miss Northern Ireland Competition she was told she was disqualified from attending a heat in Belfast because she had a daughter. An acceptable rule? Or an inappropriate exclusion? Stephen talks to Dearbhail and gets the thoughts of commentators Tina Calder and Ant Miller.
28m Feb 09, 2017
28m
Waiting list plan - how worried should we be for our health service? #BBCNolan #AE17
Waiting list plan - how worried should we be for our health service? Stephen talks to Sinn Fein's Pat Sheehan, SDLP's Mark H Durkan, Alliance's Paula Bradshaw and DUP'S Paula Bradley.
27m Feb 08, 2017
27m
PSNI warning of online dating scams - one man tells #BBCNolan how he was duped
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and many will be thinking about finding love. But sometimes things are not what they seem. That's what happened to John (not his real name) he fell victim to an online dating scam. Stephen has been speaking to him and told him about what happened. We also heard from Chief Superintendent Simon Walls from the PSNI.
8m Feb 08, 2017
8m
Former head of HSCB talks to #BBCNolan about Health Minister waiting list plan
Health Minister Michelle O'Neill published her plan to reduce waiting lists yesterday. The Sinn Fein leader said she needs £31million in the short-term to start treating patients, some waiting more than a year. She said she's confident the money will be agreed by a new Executive after the elections. But the BBC's Health Correspondent Marie Louise Connelly put it to Michelle O'Neill that her ann...
18m Feb 08, 2017
18m
Pigeon-gate - birds stuck in old Belfast BHS store. Should we be outraged? Or is it just a couple of dirty birds?
PIGEON-GATE CONTINUES! Yesterday we heard from Kerry Ferguson who spoke to Vinny outside the old BHS building in Belfast, where its thought there are pigeons - trapped inside! Vinny is still - on the case.... Should we be outraged? Or are there bigger problems in the world that we should be concerned about, than a couple of pigeons? Have we got our priorities all wrong??? Stephen spoke to Heidi...
19m Feb 07, 2017
19m
Another orange and green election row as DUP warn Sinn Fein over Irish language #BBCNolan #AE17
Another day and another row between the DUP and Sinn Fein - this time over the Irish Language. As Arlene Foster launched the DUP's election campaign yesterday she gave a blistering warning to her political rivals. Sinn Fein leader Michelle O'Neill said she wouldn't get drawn into a war of words, while Gerry Adams poked fun at the outburst. The row comes a matter of weeks after Edwin Poots and C...
29m Feb 07, 2017
29m
Suspended DUP MLA Jonathan Bell tells #BBCNolan why he is standing as independent unionist in #AE17
First to our breaking story - Jonathan Bell is this morning is announcing that he is standing in the election. The former DETI minister was suspended from the DUP after he broke ranks to give an astonishing interview over the Cash for Ash scandal. There has been speculation over his political future ever since. Would he walk away from politics or would he stand in the forthcoming election. We c...
16m Feb 07, 2017
16m
Would you bring your child up gender neutral? #BBCNolan
Russell Brand has spoken about being a father to his baby girl Mabel on ITV's This Morning. He had a baby girl Mabel with his fiancee Laura Gallacher last November.. And he revealed that having a girl has made him look at gender in an entirely new light. Brand has also said "let the child grow up and be whatever the hell it is, never tell it there is such a concept as gender.' Stephen spoke to ...
15m Feb 06, 2017
15m
SDLP’s Alex Attwood reacts to statute limitations row #BBCNolan
The DUP have called for a statute of limitations in bringing prosecutions against members of the armed forces who served during the Troubles. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has raised concerns about the focus of the PSNI's legacy branch investigations. However, police figures given to the BBC, show that only around 30% of the investigations being carried out by the police group tasked with investigating...
4m Feb 06, 2017
4m
Nolan Show exclusive - Renewable Heat Association in court fighting for RHI payments to be made for next 20 years
Some breaking news on the RHI scandal now. Members of the Renewable Heat Association of Northern Ireland are going to be in court this morning. Michael Doran represents that group, Stephen spoke to him earlier and began by asking about the latest developments.
16m Feb 06, 2017
16m
Free the pigeons - birds stuck in old BHS store in Belfast, @vinnybelfast went to find out what's going on
There are reports of birds - trapped inside the old British Home store building in Belfast City Centre. Our Vinny was outside the building this morning...
5m Feb 06, 2017
5m
Dealing with the past - emotional caller talks about his brother's death
The DUP have called for a statute of limitations in bringing prosecutions against members of the armed forces who served during the Troubles. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has raised concerns about the focus of the PSNI's legacy branch investigations. However, police figures given to the BBC, show that only around 30% of the investigations being carried out by the police group tasked with investigating...
3m Feb 06, 2017
3m
Dealing with the past - new row over British soldiers Troubles prosecutions #BBCNolan
The DUP have called for a statute of limitations in bringing prosecutions against members of the armed forces who served during the Troubles. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has raised concerns about the focus of the PSNI's legacy branch investigations. However, police figures given to the BBC, show that only around 30% of the investigations being carried out by the police group tasked with investigating...
24m Feb 06, 2017
24m
Big interview - @ChefTomKerridge talks to @StephenNolan about losing 11 stone
If you are a fan of TV cooking shows you recognise my next guest. TV chef Tom Kerridge who at one stage probably would be one of the last people that you would associate with having a diet book. But after topping the scales at 30 stone he has now lost a whopping 11 stone and with a diet that he has devised. Stephen spoke to him and started by asking him about the weight loss.
15m Feb 03, 2017
15m
Martin McGuinness shortlisted for peace prize. Would he be a worthy winner? @malodoherty and @Jude42 discuss
Should Martin McGuinness receive a peace award for his work helping to move Northern Ireland beyond the Troubles? The former deputy First Minister and Sinn Fein leader is up for the 2016 Tipperary International Peace Award. Previous winners include Nelson Mandela, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. But some are angry that the former IRA leader is i...
17m Feb 03, 2017
17m
What impact will the lack of budget have on OUR health service? #WaitingLists #BBCNolan
This morning on the Nolan Show, we're coming back to an issue that affects us all. The health service, and what's being done to tackle waiting lists. It's only three months since Sinn Fein's new leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill announced her ten year plan top tackle the problems facing the health service. That plan promised a "comprehensive approach for addressing waiting lists" by J...
14m Feb 03, 2017
14m
Health service - what is being done to tackle waiting lists? #BBCNolan
This morning on the Nolan Show, we're coming back to an issue that affects us all. The health service, and what's being done to tackle waiting lists. It's only three months since Sinn Fein's new leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill announced her ten year plan top tackle the problems facing the health service. That plan promised a "comprehensive approach for addressing waiting lists" by J...
22m Feb 03, 2017
22m
Massive reaction to police crackdown on pavement parking #BBCNolan
On yesterday's show we heard from the PSNI and how they are going to crackdown on people parking on pavements. They have said that parked cars and vans are forcing pedestrians off the pavement and into danger on busy roads. After the show yesterday lots and lots of you were contacting us with pictures of cars parked up on footpaths in various streets around Belfast. Stephen was joined by former...
10m Feb 02, 2017
10m
Biggest book club in the country is back with @charlie_lawson1 and @bronaghwaugh
The biggest book club in the country is back! Our last book was 'the Fault In Our Stars' by John Green. If you got that book from your local library, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Last time we had the star of The Fall, our very own Bronagh Waugh on the show reading from it. Next up, Distress Signals by Catherine Ryan Howard is available in your local library now, so please go out and have a ...
14m Feb 02, 2017
14m
Troubles torture - #BBCNolan callers react to claims of use of waterboarding in NI
Serious allegations that water boarding and electric shock torture were used by the army here during the Troubles. In a report on Channel Four news last night, it was claimed the Parachute Regiment carried out the acts in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. There were also allegations in the news report that documents showed that former British PM Ted Heath knew about the torture. Former Liberal Dem...
28m Feb 02, 2017
28m
'This was wrong and should come to light' - @paddyashdown on NI torture claims
Serious allegations that water boarding and electric shock torture were used by the army here during the Troubles. In a report on Channel Four news last night, it was claimed the Parachute Regiment carried out the acts in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. There were also allegations in the news report that documents showed that former British PM Ted Heath knew about the torture. Former Liberal Dem...
4m Feb 02, 2017
4m
Troubles torture - claims that water boarding and electric shock torture were used by army in NI
Serious allegations that water boarding and electric shock torture were used by the army here during the Troubles. In a report on Channel Four news last night, it was claimed the Parachute Regiment carried out the acts in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. There were also allegations in the news report that documents showed that former British PM Ted Heath knew about the torture. Former Liberal Dem...
21m Feb 02, 2017
21m