More calls for loyalists to be included in talks on the past. #BBCNolan
A leading academic has suggested loyalists should think about walking away from the latest Stormont process for dealing with the past. Dr Graham Spencer from Portsmouth University says loyalists have nothing to gain from the process. And should consider ignoring it while they're being ingnored so they can develop their opwn way forward. This comes as the UUP have thrown their weight behind ca...
30m Sep 30, 2016
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Public money for Orange Order anti drink campaign #BBCNolan
An Orange Order campaign in Belfast urging people to cut back on booze at this year's 12th July cost the public £45,000, the Irish News has revealed
3m Sep 29, 2016
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Over 5000 children from NI getting teeth out at hospital every year #BBCNolan
Stephen talks now to Lucy Stock, a dentist with Gentle Dental Care
9m Sep 29, 2016
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£60 million business in 3 years - @StephenNolan talks to @tinamckenz
Next up some of you might have seen my new show Made in Northern Ireland on Monday night. We wanted to make a series to feature some of our local entrepreneurs with their wise and sometimes wacky ideas. In episode one we saw new technology to help those with dementia, a portable ramp for skateboarders and personalised hip flasks.
10m Sep 29, 2016
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Reaction from #NolanLive
The big show hit your TV screens again last night. Nolan live kicked off a new series with a look at how the Northern Ireland executive is going to tackle bread and butter issues here. The first debate was between DUP Minister Paul Givan, SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan and Doug Beattie from the UUP. Let's hear some of what was said starting with Paul Givan addressing why his DUP colleague and Econom...
30m Sep 29, 2016
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Outrage at crucifix in a jar of urine picture #BBCNolan
One of the worlds most controversial artists is on his way to Derry/Londonderry. American Andres Serrano sparked outrage in 1987 when he released an image of a crucifix immersed in his own urine - he called it Piss Christ.
14m Sep 29, 2016
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50 years of the Ulster Orchestra. @WigleyArts on #BBCNolan
On 28 September 1966 50 years ago to the day, Mozart's Marriage of Figaro rang out in Belfast. And the Ulster Orchestra was born!
4m Sep 28, 2016
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Where's the happiest place in Northern Ireland? #BBCNolan
An Office for National Statistics survey has revealed the happiest places to live in the UK. And the results might come as a bit of a surprise. The happiest place in Northern Ireland is Mid and East Antrim - and it's apparently the second happiest place in the UK!
5m Sep 28, 2016
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Big Sam is sacked - The beautiful game shows its ugly side yet again. #BBCNolan
Sam Allardyce says he is "deeply disappointed" to have left his role as England manager after just 67 days.
9m Sep 28, 2016
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Callers react to little girl from west Belfast desperate for an operation
This morning - this program is fighting for a 6 year old little girl called Connla. She needs emergency dental surgery . She is in constant pain. The Nolan show can reveal that another 350 children could wait up to 12 months for similar procedures.
28m Sep 28, 2016
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The six year old girl from west Belfast who is desperate for an operation.
This morning - this programme is fighting for a 6 year old little girl called Connla. She needs emergency dental surgery . She is in constant pain.
6m Sep 28, 2016
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Clinton and Trump have clashed in first televised debate #BBCNolan
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have clashed over their policies and their character in the first televised debate of the US presidential campaign. The Democratic candidate accused her Republican rival of "hiding" something because of his failure to publish his tax returns. Mr Trump dismissed Mrs Clinton's record in office as a "bad experience".
8m Sep 27, 2016
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The police were out in force in the Holyland last night – but so were the students #BBCNolan
The Nolan Show were out on the ground in the Holyland last night, Marty our reporter was there.
11m Sep 27, 2016
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The dangers of leaving Europe for NI. Was Stormont Brexit report hidden from the public?
It was a significant day at Stomont yesterday. The UUP and SDLP took up their roles as the official Opposition at the Assembly. They will now hold the the Exeucitve i.e. the DUP and Sinn Fein to account. But did our new Oppoisiton land any killer blows?
27m Sep 27, 2016
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Trump and Clinton go head to head tonight. Who will come out on top? #BBCNolan
Today is an important day in the race for the White House as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head to head in their first presidential debate tonight.
5m Sep 26, 2016
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Nolan in the news again. How much is he worth? #BBCNolan
Stephen Nolan presents 9 radio shows a week - How much should he be paid for that?
18m Sep 26, 2016
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Ardoyne parade dispute agreement but not everyone is happy
After three years an an estimated cost of £20 million a deal has finally been struck to end the Ardoyne parading dispute in north Belfast. Loyalist protest camp at Twaddell Avenue will be dismantled following the completion of the outstanding Ligoniel Lodges' return parade on Saturday morning. First Minister Arlene Foster called it "a significant step" while Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinn...
28m Sep 26, 2016
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The one million pound bus lane camera
It's been a bumper haul from the Belfast bus lane cameras! The network of cameras have brought in more than £2.7million since June last year - with the Donegal East lane bringing in almost ONE MILLION of that. The figures, obtained by the Belfast Telegraph, go far beyond the £500,000 estimation by officials. But is this lucrative network suffocating the city - driving paying punters out? OR - ...
27m Sep 26, 2016
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Mary Berry stays loyal to BBC, Paul Hollywood follows the money. What would you do?
The Great British Bake-Off drama continues! Mary Berry has announced she will not be a judge on The Great British Bake Off when it moves from the BBC to Channel 4, but co-star Paul Hollywood will make the move. Berry said she was staying with the BBC out of "loyalty", adding that it had nurtured her and the show. But Paul has followed the money.
6m Sep 23, 2016
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Big Friday Interview: Stephen talks to controversial football man Ron Atkinson
We're going to speak to one of the most recognised names in football. He coached Manchester United, Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday and nearly coached Barcelona. But his reputation was hit hard after his managerial career was over. While working as a TV analyst he made a racial remark about a French footballer when he thought his microphone was switched off.
16m Sep 23, 2016
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New book says stick your cat on a lead to protect birds. How would that work?
Do you have a cat? It shouldn't be allowed outside unless it is on a lead. That's the call in a new book. It says we need to restrain cats to protect wildlife like birds. ''Cat Wars, the Devastating consequences of a Cuddly Killer'' is written by Dr Peter Marra.
17m Sep 23, 2016
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North Belfast man has to sleep on the sofa with wife and disabled son due to housing shortage
We hear a lot about problems with housing throughout Northern Ireland but what happens when you have needs that just can't be met because the type of house you require is just not available? Ross has got in touch with the programme. He and his family are living in desperate circumstances and are pleading for help in finding a new home.
28m Sep 23, 2016
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Do you think your boss could be a psycho?
Lots of us complain about our boss - their attitude and behaviour. You maybe even label him or her as psychopathic! Well, perhaps you're not that far from the truth. New research out at the moment suggests that one in five managers could be a psychopath. Vinny spoke to Terence Mauri, author of The Leader's Mindset.
9m Sep 22, 2016
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800 informers in Belfast during the troubles - were state agents justified?
800 informants in Belfast at any one time during the Troubles. That was one of the claims in Tuesday night's BBC Spotlight programme. It focused on how informers and agents were used by the State as an intelligence weapon during the conflict.
16m Sep 22, 2016
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One arrest and one caution for disorderly behaviour in the Holyland. Is it enough?
One arrest and one caution for disorderly behaviour. That's the response from the police to trouble in the Holyland area during freshers' week. Another 100 young people have been spoken to. But is that enough? The problem has been going on for years and a solution seems to be as far away as ever.
29m Sep 22, 2016
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Do tattoos hold people back from getting a top job?
Employers are missing out on talented workers because of negative attitudes towards people who have a tattoo. That's the finding from a new report. The conciliation service Acas says a third of young people have a tattoo, but some firms, and individual managers, were worried about the image it would give to potential customers or clients.
9m Sep 21, 2016
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When should cyclists be in single file on our roads? We get advice from the PSNI.
Yesterday we heard that they are meant to ride in single file on busy roads. Does that happen in your experience? We get clarification from the police today.
9m Sep 21, 2016
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Reaction to Holylands Freshers’ Week disturbances
Nolan callers react to news of another night of disturbances in the Holylands during Freshers' Week.
17m Sep 21, 2016
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Another crazy night in the Holylands. Once again residents say their lives are being made a misery during freshers week.
Another night of mayhem in the Holylands area of Belfast as students party in houses, front gardens, and on the street - into the early hours. Residents say it is making their lives a misery. But this happens almost every year! What is being done to tackle it?
26m Sep 21, 2016
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Will enforcement of licensing law spell the end of the traditional school formal?
Could the traditional school formal in hotels be at an end? Northern Ireland Hotels Federation has issued guidance to its members "that it is illegal for hotels to stage formal events that do not end by 9.30 pm and that persons under the age of 18 should not be at any social/family/entertainment event within the licensed area of an hotel after 9.00pm if no food is being served or 9.30 if a meal...
21m Sep 20, 2016
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Should motorists who drive too close to cyclists be charged with careless driving?
Westmidlands Police in England have become the first force in the UK to crack down on drivers who don't leave enough room when overtaking cyclists. Road safety rules stipulate motorists should give cyclists at least the same space as their vehicles when overtaking - a minimum of 1.5 metres. Anyone not doing so runs the risk of being prosecuted.
15m Sep 20, 2016
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Reaction to funding row for Troubles legacy inquests
More calls from Martin McGuinness for the government to fund legacy inquests into Troubles deaths. It comes as relatives from the Ballymurphy families campaign walk out of a meeting with the Secretary of State.
15m Sep 20, 2016
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Row continues over funding for Troubles legacy inquests
The Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has called on the British government to "release funding for legacy inquests, including the Ballymurphy massacre cases". This came on the same day relatives from the Ballymurphy Families walked out of a meeting with the Secretary of State, James Brokenshire. They had urged him to release funds for inquests into the shootings.
17m Sep 20, 2016
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More reaction to FMDFM spin doctor appointment
More reaction to FMDFM spin doctor appointment from Nolan Callers and political commentator Alex Kane
24m Sep 19, 2016
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Reaction to FMDFM spin doctor appointment
Reaction to FMDFM spin doctor appointment from Nolan callers, The Newsletter's Sam McBride, and TUV's Jim Allister.
15m Sep 19, 2016
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UUP’s Mike Nesbitt criticises Executive Press Secretary appointment
UUP’s Mike Nesbitt criticises Executive Press Secretary appointment
11m Sep 19, 2016
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DUP defend appointment of £75K-a-year Executive Press Secretary
The First Minister, Arlene Foster, and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, have come out fighting after it emerged they took advantage of a rarely used legal power to appoint a new Executive Press Secretary.
21m Sep 19, 2016
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‘It got ridiculously bad...I was out every night.’ - Musician Jordan O’Keefe on life after Britain’s Got Talent
In 2013 Jordan seemed destined for stardom after making it to the Britain's Got Talent grand final. But after the initial excitement and exposure wore off, the offers dried up and Jordan found himself on a dangerous downward spiral. Thankfully Jordan has managed to turn things around.
9m Sep 16, 2016
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'No Loyalists - no legacy deal' - warning to Secretary of State
'No involvement of Loyalists - no legacy deal', that's the warning from leading loyalist Winston Irvine. The PUP spokesman has been setting out his thoughts on Eamon Maille.com.He says that 'excluding Loyalists from a legacy process, will sabotage any progress on how we engage and deal with the past.' Secretary of state, James Brokenshire, recently said that making progress on the issues of t...
30m Sep 16, 2016
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.@vinnybelfast talks to Rosy Ryan about her battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer is the 5th largest cause of cancer deaths in Northern Ireland. With a low survival rate, 232 new cases were diagnosed in 2014. I've been speaking to Rachel Convery from Pancreatic Cancer UK and to Rosy Ryan who is battling pancreatic cancer -She is one of the most inspirational people i've ever met.Rosy was born in the states, but has lived here since she was a child
16m Sep 16, 2016
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The £100k raindrop. A new piece of public art – is it worth it?
Tomorrow sees Belfast celebrate Culture Night and to coincide with the event a new piece of public art will be unveiled. 'origin' as it will be known, will become the highest positioned sculpture - in Belfast, overlooking the city from Cavehill Country Park.At a cost of £100,000, it will be illuminated by a soft white glow, and the raindrop design - will appear to float.
26m Sep 15, 2016
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Is it time to take sex education out of the hands of teachers? #BBCNolan
Is it time that sex edcuation was taken out of the hands of school teachers? A survey has found that 1 in 5 people here - say their sexual education lessons were based on the personal beliefs of the teacher or stance of the school - Rather than evidence-based information.
13m Sep 15, 2016
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Should the Government fund amateur paedophile hunters?
Should the Government fund training for so-called 'paedophile hunters' to track down and expose sex offenders? Jim Gamble, who headed the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, thinks public money could be used to create a "citizens' army" of detectives.
28m Sep 15, 2016
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Are the Paralympics an unrealistic representation of life with a disability?
The Paralympics show that some people can overcome disability, but - journalist Ross Clark has been writing about how he, as the father of a disabled child, dreads the Paralympics. He says its Hollywood-style narratives - are far removed from the reality of life with a disability.
6m Sep 14, 2016
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Is it sexiest to make women wear heels and make up at work? #BBCNolan
The head of the TUC has accused some firms of sexism for making female employees wear make-up or high-heeled shoes. The issue will be debated by delegates at the annual congress of unions. The motion was inspired by the well-publicised experience earlier this year of a temporary worker who was sent home for not wearing high heels. So is it sexiest to make women wear heels and make up?
10m Sep 14, 2016
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It’s #CycleToWorkDay – but are NI’s roads safe to do so?
Would you cycle to work? Are there sufficient and safe routes for you to do so?Today is cycle to work day. While cycling is more popular than ever - there are still questions about the provision and safety of suitable routes for cyclists to take.
23m Sep 14, 2016
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Dad ‘sickened’ after prison officers watched his son blind himself
Staff at Northern Ireland's high security prison at Maghaberry near Lisburnhave been strongly criticised for watching and failing to intervene as a mentally ill prisoner blinded himself.and injured his groin area. A report by the Prisoner Ombudsman published today says Sean Lynch inflicted "extreme and shocking" self harm over a three day period in June 2014. On the final day, it says two pri...
22m Sep 14, 2016
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Another company ditches zero hours contracts but are they all bad?
JD Wetherspoon has become the latest British company to give staff on zero-hours contracts - the opportunity to move to permanent hours.The pub chain -- which employs 24,000 people -- joins Sport Direct and McDonald's in offering people the chance to leave the controversial contract.But are they all bad? Or do they have their benefits?
14m Sep 13, 2016
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Former top policeman says cronyism is a serious problem in NI
"A level of cronyism exists in Northern Ireland in which corruption can thrive". That's the claim from a former top policeman. Alan McQuillan has just finished a five-year stint on the Independent Financial Review panel into MLAs' salaries, expenses, and pensions. In an interview in the Belfast telegraph - Mr McQuillan was scathing about public appointments in Northern Ireland.
10m Sep 13, 2016
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Battle for Bake Off. Channel 4 snaps up BBC hit @BritishBakeOff #GBBO
It has been announced that the Great British Bake Of will be leaving the BBC after the current series. The show will now be shown by Channel 4, after it signed a three-year-deal with Love Productions, which makes the hit programme. The BBC said it hoped the production compamy would change its mind and that Bake Off was a "quintessentially BBC programme".It is rumoured that Channel 4 will be p...
29m Sep 13, 2016
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