Chairman of Charter NI reacts to PSNI 'UDA connections' comments #BBCNolan
Chairman of Charter NI Drew Haire reacts to PSNI UDA connections comments
13m Dec 09, 2016
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Full interview with @ACCMartinPSNI on how PSNI will tackle paramilitaries
Stephen has been speaking to one of the top police officer's in the country, Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin about how to tackle paramilitaries. He started by asking him who has control of Northern Ireland, and if we look at Castelmarra in Carrick as an example, is it the PSNI or the UDA?
24m Dec 09, 2016
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People linked to Charter NI involved in recent paramilitary activity - @ACCMartinPSNI
A potential game changer in the Social Investment Fund story. Up to now, the police have not been drawn specifically on Charter NI. Not anymore. One of the most senior police officers in NI have told the Nolan Show current members of the UDA are engaged in active paramilitary activity. This morning , Charter NI have said they are urgently seeking a meeting with the police after these revelation...
16m Dec 09, 2016
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'Ordinary people suffer' - #BBCNolan callers blast Stormont over RHI scandal
First Minister Arlene Foster has hit back at her opponents in opposition and said she will not be quitting over the renewable heating controversy. It's being described as one of the biggest financial scandals Northern Ireland has ever seen. Yesterday we had a huge show looking into the systematic failures that led to the loss of £400 MILLION pounds of your money. BBC Nolan callers react to this...
27m Dec 08, 2016
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First Minister ‘has to explain herself’ – Alliance MLA Stephen Farry on RHI scandal
First Minister Arlene Foster has hit back at her opponents in opposition and said she will not be quitting over the renewable heating controversy. It's being described as one of the biggest financial scandals Northern Ireland has ever seen. Yesterday we had a huge show looking into the systematic failures that led to the loss of £400 MILLION pounds of your money. That was partly down to whistle...
6m Dec 08, 2016
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'She should consider her position' - @mikenesbittni calls on First Minister to stand down over RHI scandal
First Minister Arlene Foster has hit back at her opponents in opposition and said she will not be quitting over the renewable heating controversy. It's being described as one of the biggest financial scandals Northern Ireland has ever seen. Yesterday we had a huge show looking into the systematic failures that led to the loss of £400 MILLION pounds of your money. That was partly down to whistle...
13m Dec 08, 2016
13m
Whistleblower who warned Stormont several times about RHI scandal talks to #BBCNolan
First Minister Arlene Foster has hit back at her opponents in opposition and said she will not be quitting over the renewable heating controversy. It's being described as one of the biggest financial scandals Northern Ireland has ever seen. Yesterday we had a huge show looking into the systematic failures that led to the loss of £400 MILLION pounds of your money. That was partly down to whistle...
23m Dec 08, 2016
23m
Can't afford to heat my home - caller Kate blasts Stormont over Renewable Heating Initiative scandal
Can't afford to heat my home - caller Kate blasts Stormont over Renewable Heating Initiative scandal
8m Dec 07, 2016
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Renewable heating scandal a 'complete disaster' - @SteveAikenUUP
"The biggest financial scandal in living memory" - the words from an exchange between the Chairperson of Stormont's Public Accounts Committee Robin Swann and Andrew McCormick the Permanent Secretary from the Department of Economy just last month. They're talking about a scheme called the renewable heating initiative. It was meant to help local businesses move to green energy heating systems. Bu...
5m Dec 07, 2016
5m
'Incompetence from beginning to end' - @patsymcglone MLA on renewable heating initiative scandal
"The biggest financial scandal in living memory" - the words from an exchange between the Chairperson of Stormont's Public Accounts Committee Robin Swann and Andrew McCormick the Permanent Secretary from the Department of Economy just last month. They're talking about a scheme called the renewable heating initiative. It was meant to help local businesses move to green energy heating systems. Bu...
4m Dec 07, 2016
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'A fiasco' - @conormurphysf MLA on serious failings of renewable heating initiative
"The biggest financial scandal in living memory" - the words from an exchange between the Chairperson of Stormont's Public Accounts Committee Robin Swann and Andrew McCormick the Permanent Secretary from the Department of Economy just last month. They're talking about a scheme called the renewable heating initiative. It was meant to help local businesses move to green energy heating systems. Bu...
18m Dec 07, 2016
18m
'Utterly inexcusable' - @JimAllister hits out at renewable heating initiative scandal
"The biggest financial scandal in living memory" - the words from an exchange between the Chairperson of Stormont's Public Accounts Committee Robin Swann and Andrew McCormick the Permanent Secretary from the Department of Economy just last month. They're talking about a scheme called the renewable heating initiative. It was meant to help local businesses move to green energy heating systems. Bu...
11m Dec 07, 2016
11m
PSNI tell #BBCNolan they are investigating allegations relating to child sexual abuse in NI linked to football clubs
Breaking news this morning on the Nolan Show. The PSNI have told us that they are investigating a number of allegations in relation to historical child sexual abuse linked to football clubs. They say they are working closely with all of the sporting bodies to ensure effective safeguarding is in place. It is less than three weeks since ex-Crewe defender Andy Woodward waived his right to anonymit...
11m Dec 06, 2016
11m
22 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit - @NickYarris talks to @StephenNolan
Today's guest spent twenty two years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Nick Yarris was sentenced to the death penalty after being found guilty of the murder and rape of a woman he had never met. His book 'The Fear of 13' is out now and tells the story of his life and how he ended up in jail for over two decades.
14m Dec 06, 2016
14m
Should there be more regulation of fixed odds betting terminals? @NiamhHoran and @Tom_Slater_ discuss
The crack cocaine of gambling, that's how the former CEO of Paddy Power bookies described fixed odds betting terminals, according to the Times newspaper. In a submission to the Irish government, Stewart Kenny said the machines, which allow punters to gamble £100 every 20 seconds, are dangerously addictive. Mr Kenny also said that the British government was "as addicted to the tax revenue from t...
12m Dec 06, 2016
12m
(Part Two) Social Investment Fund row continues - DUP accuse Alliance of double standards
Double standards. That's the call from the DUP to the Alliance party over the Social Investment Fund. Yesterday the Alliance party called for an an independent review of SIF, but the DUP have hit back questioning why they have been critical when Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw was involved granting SIF funds to her own Greater Village Regeneration Trust in South Belfast. Stephen talks to Alliance M...
18m Dec 06, 2016
18m
(Part One) Social Investment Fund row continues - DUP accuse Alliance of double standards #BBCNolan
Double standards. That's the call from the DUP to the Alliance party over the Social Investment Fund. Yesterday the Alliance party called for an an independent review of SIF, but the DUP have hit back questioning why they have been critical when Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw was involved granting SIF funds to her own Greater Village Regeneration Trust in South Belfast. Stephen talks to Alliance M...
18m Dec 06, 2016
18m
Biggest book club in the country is back with @charlie_lawson1 and @bronaghwaugh
Now it's back to the Biggest Book Club in the Country on the Nolan Show. Last month Charlie Lawson came into the studio to talk about our first book 'Our Souls at Night'. Bronagh Waugh also joined us to read our next book 'The Fault In Our Stars'.
24m Dec 05, 2016
24m
Should drivers who cause death by dangerous or careless driving get life in prison?
Drivers who cause death by dangerous or careless driving could get life in prison under new government proposals.Ministers want to bring the offence, which has a maximum sentence of 14 years, in line with manslaughter. The proposed changes would only apply in England and Wales, as justice is devolved in Northern Ireland. Stephen talks to Peter Dolan, his son Enda was killed as he walked back to...
13m Dec 05, 2016
13m
Getting tough on paramilitaries – will new organised crime campaign be the start? #BBCNolan
There were big calls last week for the police to get tougher on paramilitaries. It followed the revelation at the Policing Board that the PSNI had spent £1.6million in five months policing a UDA feud in the Castlemara estate in Carrick and senior officers called for mediation to ease tensions. The DUP MP for the area, Sammy Wilson, said that 'softly softy' approach has to stop. Later today Just...
30m Dec 05, 2016
30m
Concerns about young people being ‘dragged in to’ paramilitary groups – PSNI #BBCNolan
Major concerns this morning about UDA activity in Carrickfergus. In a policing board meeting yesterday, top police chiefs spelt out how bad tensions were in the Castlemara estate. That's due to a dispute involving the South East Antrim UDA and a local family. Stephen spoke to Supt District Commander Ryan Henderson.
2m Dec 02, 2016
2m
'We have no tolerance for paramilitarism' - PSNI on UDA tensions in Carrick
Major concerns this morning about UDA activity in Carrickfergus. In a policing board meeting yesterday, top police chiefs spelt out how bad tensions were in the Castlemara estate. That's due to a dispute involving the South East Antrim UDA and a local family. Stephen spoke to Supt District Commander Ryan Henderson.
18m Dec 02, 2016
18m
(Part Two) PSNI spend £1.6M in five months policing UDA Carrick row - is it time to get tougher on terror gangs?
Major concerns this morning about UDA activity in Carrickfergus. In a policing board meeting yesterday, top police chiefs spelt out how bad tensions were in the Castlemara estate. That's due to a dispute involving the South East Antrim UDA and a local family. Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin said 17 people had been arrested since May. Offences involved the UDA and included drugs, intimi...
26m Dec 02, 2016
26m
(Part One) PSNI spend £1.6M in five months policing UDA Carrick row - is it time to get tougher on terror gangs?
Major concerns this morning about UDA activity in Carrickfergus. In a policing board meeting yesterday, top police chiefs spelt out how bad tensions were in the Castlemara estate. That's due to a dispute involving the South East Antrim UDA and a local family. Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin said 17 people had been arrested since May. Offences involved the UDA and included drugs, intimi...
27m Dec 02, 2016
27m
A sharp rise in the number of DLA claimants in Northern Ireland - why is it on the increase?
The number of people claiming DLA in Northern ireland has jumped by twenty percent in the last five years. Figures from the department of Communities show claimants are up 37,000 to 215,000 since 2011. The move from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payments or PIP has already started for new claimants - and from this month it will begin to change for people already claiming ...
19m Dec 01, 2016
19m
BBC should consider a rep from each nation on BBC SPOTY panel - former Director of BBC Sport tells #BBCNolan
There has been a lot of controversy over the last couple of days on the nominations for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Carl Frampton, despite becoming a two weight title winner didn't make the short list. He said on this show that he thought it was anti Northern Irish and anti boxing. Stephen has been speaking to former BBC Director of Sport Roger Mosey and asked him if he thought someone ...
5m Dec 01, 2016
5m
'People still fear them' - one brave woman's search for justice and standing up to paramilitary thugs
It's almost 30 years since mother-of-two Lorraine McCausland was brutally raped and murdered in a UDA-run drinking club in North Belfast. Her half - naked body was found in a stream the following day. Since Lorraine's murder, the family have been campaigning for justice. But it has been far from an easy journey, with the shadow of paramilitaries hanging over the family. Lorraine's son, Craig, w...
25m Dec 01, 2016
25m
Teachers on strike today in Belfast and Newtownabbey – @nweir1 reports
Teachers who are members of the NASUWT union are out on strike today. It's a one day action forced around 40 schools in Belfast and Newtownabbey to close. And our reporter, Nicola Weir, was at the main demonstration at the Europa Hotel in Belfast.
9m Nov 30, 2016
9m
'Most despairing, despondent, depressing time' - Sir Cliff Richard on coping with sex abuse allegations
In 2014 his world was turned upside down when he became the subject of a long-running South Yorkshire Police investigation - that centred on sexual abuse allegations made by 4 men dating between 1958 and 1983. Sir Cliff has been making music since the 1950's, has had countless hits, with over 100 albums and a career many would envy. Stephen spoke to him earlier and asked him how his career began.
19m Nov 30, 2016
19m
'I'll not be watching' - #BBCNolan callers blast BBC SPOTY snub of NI athletes
Carl Frampton came out fighting yesterday after being snubbed on this year's Sports Personality of the Year shortlist. He told this programme he felt the decision to leave him out was "anti-boxing" and "anti-Northern Irish". It caused a political storm with First Minister Arlene Foster telling the Assembly it was "absolutely scandalous". Carl's manager Barry McGuigan - a former winner of Sports...
21m Nov 30, 2016
21m
Minister @paulgivan hits out at BBC SPOTY NI athletes snub #BBCNolan
Carl Frampton came out fighting yesterday after being snubbed on this year's Sports Personality of the Year shortlist. He told this programme he felt the decision to leave him out was "anti-boxing" and "anti-Northern Irish". It caused a political storm with First Minister Arlene Foster telling the Assembly it was "absolutely scandalous". Carl's manager Barry McGuigan - a former winner of Sports...
14m Nov 30, 2016
14m
'This is a serious omission' - @ianpaisleymp tables Parliament motion over BBC SPOTY shortlist
'This is a serious omission' - Ian Paisley MP tables Parliament motion over BBC SPOTY shortlist snub of World Champion boxer Carl Frampton
3m Nov 29, 2016
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'Absolute disgrace' - #BBCNolan callers angered over BBC SPOTY Carl Frampton snub
'Absolute disgrace' - BBC Nolan callers angered over BBC SPOTY Carl Frampton snub
26m Nov 29, 2016
26m
‘Anti-Northern Ireland’ - Carl Frampton reacts to BBC SPOTY shortlist snub #BBCNolan
'It's anti-boxing and anti-Northern Ireland' - World Champion boxer Carl Frampton reacts to BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist snub
2m Nov 29, 2016
2m
World Champion @RealCFrampton talks to #BBCNolan ahead of Las Vegas rematch
Today World Champion Carl Frampton comes face to face with Leo Santa Cruz for the first time since defeating him in July. The two boxers will kick off the promotion of their Las Vegas rematch when they meet at the Europa Hotel at lunchtime in an open-to-the-public press conferences. Tickets for the fight on 28th January will go on sale later today. Stephen talks to Carl Frampton, sports editor ...
17m Nov 29, 2016
17m
Unions tell of teacher strike action plan #BBCNolan
Members of the NASUWT union, who work in schools in Belfast and Newtownabbey, be on a one day a one-day strike tomorrow. The INTO, Ulster Teachers' union and ATL will ask their members to vote in early December on strike action. In October, all five main teaching unions here rejected an offer which saw their pay frozen in 2015-16 and a rise of 1% the following year. Stephen talks to Justin McCa...
11m Nov 29, 2016
11m
Vandals smash life-saving defibrillator in east Belfast #BBCNolan
A defibrillator in east Belfast has been vandalised just one week after it was put in place. It was situated outside a funeral directors on the Woodstock Road. The life saving device is now out of action after vandals attacked in yesterday. Stephen talks to Andrew Crymble from Crymble and Sons Funeral Directors.
3m Nov 28, 2016
3m
Should we be jailing less, and dishing out more community service punishments instead?
Should we be jailing less, and dishing out more community service type punishments instead? Well that's the suggestion from top judge Lord Thomas. He says that in order to tackle high prison populations - we should consider giving very tough community penalties in some cases - instead. Stephen talks to commentator Emma Woolf and former MP Lembit Opik.
10m Nov 28, 2016
10m
Community in fear of burglars - one family left traumatised after pet dog killed during break-in
Residents in the Archdale and Bessbrook area are becoming increasingly concerned by a spate of burglaries in the area in recent weeks. One family were left traumatised after finding that their pet jack russell dog had been killed by robbers on Friday night. No one was home at the time. The community have rallied together and started patrols in the area in a bid to catch those behind the break-i...
4m Nov 28, 2016
4m
(Part 2) 'Disgusting attempt to intimidate' - threatening leaflets condemned #BBCNolan
Leaflets from loyalist bully boys threatening "police informers" were left on cars in east Belfast on Friday night. The flyers, featuring a gunman and the union jack, read: "All PSNI informers will be put out of this area." Stephen talks to PUP's Ken Wilkinson and takes your calls.
23m Nov 28, 2016
23m
(Part 1) 'Disgusting attempt to intimidate' - threatening leaflets condemned #BBCNolan
Leaflets from loyalist bully boys threatening "police informers" were left on cars in east Belfast on Friday night. The flyers, featuring a gunman and the union jack, read: "All PSNI informers will be put out of this area." Stephen talks to Alliance Party MLA Chris Lyttle, UUP Councillor and former Mayor Jim Rodgers and former Assistant Chief Constable Alan McQuillan.
23m Nov 28, 2016
23m
Huge rat caught in County Down. #BBCNolan
Imagine catching up to seven rats a day in your back garden! That's what a County Down family say they've had to deal with for FOUR years as they fight a rat infestation. The family - who want to remain anonymous - live in Oaklands, just off the Old Newry Road in Loughbrickland. They say the vermin problem has got so bad they no longer allow their two children - aged 8 and 3 - outside to play. ...
11m Nov 25, 2016
11m
(Part 2) Hospital waiting lists up again as thousands wait for appointments #BBCNolan
Surprise surprise, waiting lists are up again. Health Minister Michelle O'Neill has a new plan to tackle the problem. It's due to be announced in January. But as we wait for it over thousands of patients are waiting for appointments. We really want to hear from you this morning. Are you waiting for a hospital appointment? Stephen talks to Michael Bloomfield, Director of Corporate Services and P...
21m Nov 25, 2016
21m
(Part 1) Hospital waiting lists up again as thousands wait for appointments #BBCNolan
Surprise surprise, waiting lists are up again. Health Minister Michelle O'Neill has a new plan to tackle the problem. It's due to be announced in January. But as we wait for it over thousands of patients are waiting for appointments. We really want to hear from you this morning. Are you waiting for a hospital appointment? Stephen talks to Michael Bloomfield, Director of Corporate Services and P...
20m Nov 25, 2016
20m
NI 'only part of the UK that doesn't have cancer strategy' - Margaret Carr, Cancer Research UK
Surprise surprise, waiting lists are up again. Health Minister Michelle O'Neill has a new plan to tackle the problem. It's due to be announced in January. But as we wait for it over thousands of patients are waiting for appointments. We really want to hear from you this morning. Are you waiting for a hospital appointment? Stephen talks to Margaret Carr from Cancer Research UK.
6m Nov 25, 2016
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'It's gob smacking, it's soul destroying' - residents hit out at Belfast City Council for playpark closure
A children's playpark, opened in the memory of a child who was knocked down and killed 16 years ago, has been shut down by Belfast City Council for six months. Residents in the Braniel Estate in East Belfast say the Carema Allen Memorial Children's Playpark was the only place their children could play safely. They say they've been left baffled as to why the council has closed it down - with the...
10m Nov 24, 2016
10m
Reaction to @StephenNolan 'Story of a Lifetime,' the agony of early on-set dementia
Reaction to last night's 'Story of a Lifetime', we met Liz Cunningham who was diagnosed with dementia at 47.
6m Nov 24, 2016
6m
Gregory Campbell MP reacts to McGuinness unionist 'psychological problem' comments
Martin McGuinness has claimed some unionist leaders have a psychological problem when it comes to reconciliation. Launching a new Sinn Fein document on reconciliation, the Deputy First Minister called for mature leadership from unionists saying it cannot be a one way street. Gregory Campbell MP reacts.
4m Nov 24, 2016
4m
Football poppy ban controversy rages on #BBCNolan
Football's world governing body has started disciplinary proceedings against the IFA over acts of remembrance at the recent Northern Ireland match on Armistice Day. FIFA is looking in to several incidents "of the display of poppy symbols" before the 4-0 victory over Azerbaijan on 11th November. They are also investigating the Football Association of Wales who have said their case includes "fans...
25m Nov 24, 2016
25m
Is it ever ok for a man to cry? @williamhanson and @NiamhHoran debate
How do you feel about men crying? If you have been watching the I'm a Celebrity Get Me out Of here you will have seen quite a few tears. Being trapped in the wilderness seems to have put many of the men in touch with their sensitive sides. Former footballer Wayne Bridge, actor Adam Thomas, Diversity dancer Jordan Banjo and TV presenter Martin Roberts have all shed tears. Many viewers have taken...
6m Nov 23, 2016
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