Theresa May and the #Brexit shambles - are the Tories in office but not in power? @AllisonMorris1, @AlexKane221b, @StephenFarryMLA, @armstrong_irwin and @davidcullinane, @RobinSwannUUP discuss
Love on Friday, divorce on Monday - no, it's not the latest from Love Island but the unfolding everyday crisis of the Tories and Brexit. At the weekend all the cabinet gave support to Theresa May's plans, then David Davis resigned, followed quickly by Boris Johnson. She herself might be living on borrowed time and as for the Brexit negotiations, in terms of what happens next, we're into the rea...
33m Jul 10, 2018
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Plans to remove material from controversial east Belfast bonfire appear to have been put on hold - @AllisonMorris1 and @JamieBrysonCPNI discuss
Plans to remove material from a controversial bonfire in east Belfast appear to have been put on hold. Meetings involving Belfast City Council officials are understood to have taken place over the weekend surrounding the plans to reduce the size of the Bloomfield Walkway bonfire, as reported by the Irish News. Vinny spoke to Allison Morris from the Irish News and Jamie Bryson from East Belfast ...
9m Jul 09, 2018
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Brexit Secretary David Davis - who has been leading UK negotiations to leave the EU - has resigned from government. Is #Brexit heading for the iceberg? @AlexKane221b, @campbellclaret and @JimAllister discuss
Brexit Secretary David Davis, who has been leading UK negotiations to leave the EU, has resigned from government. In his resignation letter Mr Davis criticised the PM's Brexit plan - agreed by the cabinet on Friday - saying it would leave Parliament with "at best a weak negotiating position". Vinny got the views of commentator Alex Kane, former Tony Blair communications chief Alastair Campbell ...
16m Jul 09, 2018
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Death of a racing legend - @nweir1 reports from Ballymoney as the town comes to terms with the loss of William Dunlop, and tributes from @PhillipMcCallen, @ryanfarquhar77 and @sdbikephoto
On Saturday news reached us that one of our best and most popular road racers, William Dunlop, had died during a practice race at the Skerries 100. He was 32. Nolan reporter Nicola Weir was in Ballymoney this morning and Vinny got reaction from local road racing legend Phillip McCallen, professional racer Ryan Farquhar and road racing photographer Stephen Davison.
23m Jul 09, 2018
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Interface violence in Derry - DUP MLA @Gary_Middleton hits out at those behind the attacks
There's been yet another night of trouble in Derry. It's the second weekend of disorder in the area and the third night of trouble in a row this weekend. More than 30 petrol bombs were thrown at police officers called to deal with disturbances on Saturday night and petrol bombs were also thrown into the Fountain estate. Vinny spoke to DUP MLA Gary Middleton.
5m Jul 09, 2018
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Interface violence in Derry - SDLP MLA @MarkHDurkan reacts
There's been yet another night of trouble in Derry. It's the second weekend of disorder in the area and the third night of trouble in a row this weekend. More than 30 petrol bombs were thrown at police officers called to deal with disturbances on Saturday night and petrol bombs were also thrown into the Fountain estate. Vinny spoke to SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan.
4m Jul 09, 2018
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Another weekend of violence in Derry - but why so few arrests? @vinnybelfast talks to PSNI Chief Inspector Alan Hutton
There's been yet another night of trouble in Derry. It's the second weekend of disorder in the area and the third night of trouble in a row this weekend. More than 30 petrol bombs were thrown at police officers called to deal with disturbances on Saturday night and petrol bombs were also thrown into the Fountain estate. Vinny spoke to PSNI Chief Inspector Alan Hutton.
7m Jul 09, 2018
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Another weekend of violence in Derry - Sinn Féin MLA @k_mullan reacts
There's been yet another night of trouble in Derry. It's the second weekend of disorder in the area and the third night of trouble in a row this weekend. More than 30 petrol bombs were thrown at police officers called to deal with disturbances on Saturday night and petrol bombs were also thrown into the Fountain estate. Vinny spoke to Sinn Fein MLA Karen Mullan.
12m Jul 09, 2018
12m
Cash for ash - after 82 days, thousands of questions and reams of notes - the RHI Inquiry has taken a break for the summer. We look back on the evidence so far with @SJAMcBride
The Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry has started it's summer recess after 82 days of hearings. It will resume in September. During those 82 days Sir Patrick Coghlin and his team have asked the burning questions of politicians, civil servants, SPADs, and experts - and some of the testimony has been interesting to say say the least. To help us recap on the highlights of the Inquiry so far the New...
19m Jul 06, 2018
19m
Touting on cheaters - would you tell someone their partner was doing the dirty? @worldinaglass and @EJWoolf debate
What would you do if you found out someone was cheating on their partner? A woman in Iowa in the US learned from a fast food delivery driver that her boyfriend was cheating on her. As a thoughtful surprise, the woman had ordered food to be delivered to her boyfriend. Afterwards she received a call from the delivery driver to say he spotted her boyfriend through the window in just his boxers alo...
11m Jul 06, 2018
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Demolishing an entire village - is there any justification for Israel's actions?
The United Nations, the EU and Britain have all called on the Israeli government to abandon its plans to demolish a Palestinian village in the West Bank. There have been clashes between Israeli soldiers and Bedouin villagers in Khan Al Ahmar after bulldozers moved into the area. Vinny spoke to Seth Frantzman, a journalist for the Jerusalem Post, and got the views of Rev David McIlveen and Lord ...
27m Jul 06, 2018
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That's Life - Esther Rantzen tells @vinnybelfast we should all get our kit off in this weather
The past month has been the hottest here in 172 years! We're melting, and the effects can be seen in nearly every workplace as people wear less and less every day. But what about taking the ultimate step? When you're in your own back garden would you take all your kit off, let it all hang out? Vinny has been talking to Esther Rantzen - a woman with very few inhibitions - and Ettiqute expert Wil...
20m Jul 05, 2018
20m
18 months and £9m in pay later - the ongoing saga of MLA pay continues - @AlexKane221b and @dmcbfs discuss
The ongoing saga of MLA pay continues. Yesterday it was revealed that it has cost the taxpayer more than £9m since Stormont was suspended 18 months ago. The figure was revealed by a Northern Ireland Office official in the House of Commons. But Secretary of State Karen Bradley said she was still making her mind up about cutting salaries. Vinny spoke to BBC NI political correspondent Enda McClaff...
25m Jul 05, 2018
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Troubled waters - the lawns are brown, our flowers are dying, but yet some councils are hosing down the pavements - just why is it ok for them?
Scorchio! Scorchio! Well, not so much today, but the heatwave is set to continue for another couple of weeks at least. And that means we'll still have the hosepipe ban. It only applies to private householders, not businesses or local authorities. You may have seen pictures on social media of workmen hosing down pavements while homeowners face a fine for using a sprinkler on a parched garden. So...
26m Jul 05, 2018
26m
Three Lions progress to #WorldCup quarter finals - are you behind them? Or cheering on Anyone But England?
Is it coming home? England moved a step closer last night with their first ever win in a World Cup penalty shootout after defeating Colombia. They will now face Sweden in the quarter final on Saturday with many believing that this could be the best chance they have ever had of winning the World Cup. But are you backing England or is it a case of anyone but? Vinny got the views of sports journal...
8m Jul 04, 2018
8m
Elderly couple from New Zealand have 15 week road trip in NI scuppered - because they can't get insurance - and now find themselves stranded in Glenarm. @nweir1 reports
An elderly couple from New Zealand who'd organised a 15 week trip of a lifetime to Northern Ireland have found themselves stranded in Glenarm after finding out they can't drive here! Alison and Terry Kelso - who have been driving for over 60 years in New Zealand arrived here in April hoping to buy a car, insure it and hit the road. However, their dreams of seeing Terry's family homestead in Ban...
17m Jul 04, 2018
17m
Are we the dirtiest corner of Europe? Our beaches, our roads, our streets, even our mountains! Are people here just dirty?
Now - here's a question for you - are we the dirtiest corner of Europe? Our beaches, our roads, our streets, even our mountains! In the last 2 years the Department for Environment here has spent over half a million cleaning up fly tipping incidents alone. Are people here just dirty? And should we increase fines for those who think it is OK to dump their rubbish wherever they please? Vinny spoke...
21m Jul 04, 2018
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Belfast marathon and that decision to run it on a Sunday. A wise move or a stain on the Sabbath? Belfast City Cllr Jim Rodgers and @brendanbelfast discuss
It has been announced that the 2019 Belfast City Marathon will now be held on a Sunday. Plans were ratified by the Council earlier this week with a completely re-designed course that will see runners set off from Stormont in East Belfast. It is expected that the new route will be flatter and faster and the move will see a higher level of spectators and support. Vinny spoke to Belfast City Counc...
33m Jul 04, 2018
33m
#LoveIsland - the worst ever TV show, or a fascinating insight into a generation? @KellyAllen01 and @TinaCalder debate
Love Island - the reality TV show where contestants compete to find love. There's no doubting the huge success of the show with millions tuning in for each episode. Are you a fan? Have you even watched it? What's behind our love affair with Love Island? Vinny gets the views of showbiz journalist Kelly Allen - she's a big fan of Love Island and commentator Tina Calder.
8m Jul 03, 2018
8m
Should prison sentences of less than a year be scrapped? That's the call from Justice Minister Rory Stewart - @ckarkkent and @bbcsimonwarr debate
Should prison sentences of less than a year be scrapped? That is the call from Justice Minister Rory Stewart, he told the Commons Justice Select Committee that people on community sentences are less likely to reoffend than people who are put in prison. But is this giving a green light to criminals? Vinny got the views of commentators Brian Pelan and Simon Warr.
14m Jul 03, 2018
14m
NHS at 70 - not fit for purpose or just starved of money? @vinnybelfast got the views of GP Dr George O'Neill, @Edwina_Currie, @NickMGarbutt and @7815PWK
NHS at 70 - not fit for purpose or just starved of money? @vinnybelfast got the views of GP Dr George O'Neill, former Conservative Junior Health Minister  Edwina Currie and commentators Nick Garbutt and Phil Kelly
29m Jul 03, 2018
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Not fit for purpose or just starved of money - the health service in the 21st Century. @vinnybelfast talks to @JRoundellGreene - granddaughter of Clement Attlee - one of the founders of the NHS
Some medical procedures including breast reductions, tonsil removal and operations to stop people snoring are among a list of 17 treatments which could be cut back by NHS England. These are plans to prevent what's described as over 100,000 "unnecessary procedures" taking place annually. Should we bring the same cuts in here? The NHS has just had its 70th birthday. So - is it time to act? Vinny ...
10m Jul 03, 2018
10m
Ructions over right of way to Giant's Causeway
The Causeway Coast and Glens Council have opened an investigation into the right of way at the Giant's Causeway stones. This relates to access from the visitor centre on the lower and upper path, and Sheperd's Path. Some believe this could mean you would no longer be able to get to the Giant's Causeway stones without paying to access through the visitor centre. Vinny got the views of Mark Rodge...
8m Jul 02, 2018
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Playing soldiers - the critics who think Armed Forces Day is not a place for children - @SymonHill and @SteveAikenUUP debate
"Armed Forces Day is your chance to show your support for our Armed Forces community" - that's the message from the British Legion in their calls for the public to get behind Armed Forces Day. The event took place in Llandudno, Wales on Saturday. However, there are those who object to the event and how it is promoted to families and children. Vinny got the views of Symon Hill from Peace Pledge ...
13m Jul 02, 2018
13m
That hosepipe ban - would you shop your neighbour if they were using a hose?
A hosepipe ban took effect in Northern Ireland on Friday - the first such move in over 20 years. With the recent spell of warm weather, suppliers say we're using around a 1/3 more water than normal. NI Water has appealed for people not to use water for washing cars, filling pools, or sprinkling gardens, as supply failures have already hit some areas. So - how long will it last? How can such a b...
23m Jul 02, 2018
23m
Days like this - the building of bridges at Ballynafeigh. Is that a template for the future? David McNarry and @IRLPatricia discuss
It was a cultural visit with a twist! On Saturday members of GAA club Bredagh GAC visited the Ballynafeigh Orange Hall on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast. All of this comes just one week after Arlene Foster became the first DUP leader to attend the Ulster GAA final. So what is the significance of all this? Did you ever expect you'd see days like this? Vinny got the views of commentator Patrici...
30m Jul 02, 2018
30m
More than 6 months since the Secretary of State received recommendations to cut MLA pay by over £13,000 - nothing has happened. Has your patience run out yet? @andreemurphy and @dmcbfs discuss
More than 6 months since the Secretary of State received recommendations to cut MLA pay by over £13,000 - nothing has happened. TUV leader Jim Allister contacted Karen Bradley to ask how much YOU the taxpayer - paid for that report - that figure stands at almost £5,000. We asked the Secretary of State if she had set any kind of deadline, and were told "she is carefully considering all the detai...
7m Jun 29, 2018
7m
Holiday hell for Belfast family as son knocked down and severely injured - the boy's mum spoke to @StephenNolan
A sunny holiday in Spain has turned into a living nightmare for a family from Belfast. Last Friday - on the first day of the holiday - 16 year old Jay Hamill from Ardoyne was knocked down. He was rushed to intensive care with a broken pelvis and is now in a neck brace. He's still receiving treatment in Spain and his mum, Elaine Hamill, had to send her other son and grandson home today on their ...
12m Jun 29, 2018
12m
Family devastated after much loved pet mauled to death in a public park in Portadown - @nweir1 reports
A much loved family pet has been mauled to death in a public park in Portadown. It happened on Saturday morning as Jim Judge was taking his partner's chihuahua for a walk. It was attacked and killed by a Lurcher that Jim says was off its lead. The family says it has been left devastated by the attack and has criticised Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council for not giving them any information ...
6m Jun 29, 2018
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What now for NI's gay community? Arlene Foster becomes the first DUP leader to attend an LGBT event - @johndoc240 reacts
What now for NI's gay community? Arlene Foster becomes the first DUP leader to attend an LGBT event - John O'Doherty from the Rainbow Project reacts.
9m Jun 29, 2018
9m
Questions for Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill after Pink News event - what now for NI's gay community?
So, last night was a big one for Northern Ireland's gay community. At an event hosted at Stormont Arlene Foster became the first DUP leader to attend an LGBT event. This morning we're going to talk about gay people and their future in Northern Ireland. Arlene Foster's attendance at the Pink News event last night has been hailed as a positive one. It's a big step for a party which not so long ag...
26m Jun 29, 2018
26m
Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch "there's a demand from the public for accountability on this issue"
Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch "there's a demand from the public for accountability on this issue"
17m Jun 28, 2018
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Runwood care homes refused to answer our questions - so @nweir1 tracked down their current Director of Operations in NI
Runwood care homes refused to answer our questions - so our reporter Nicola Weir tracked down their current Director of Operations in NI
4m Jun 28, 2018
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Dunmurry Manor care home scandal - senior lawyer calls on the Trusts involved to pursue Runwood Homes to retrieve public money
Dunmurry Manor care home scandal - senior lawyer Joe McVeigh calls on the Trusts involved to pursue Runwood Homes to retrieve public money
7m Jun 28, 2018
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Senior lawyer tells @StephenNolan PSNI should investigate some of the senior management within South Eastern Trust to establish whether they should stand trial for misfeasance in public office
Joe McVeigh is a lawyer and partner with KRW Law in Belfast. He has called for the PSNI investigate some of the senior management within South Eastern Trust to establish whether they should stand trial for misfeasance in public office.
20m Jun 28, 2018
20m
An MP in England has backed a scheme that threatens those in council houses who commit crimes - with eviction. Should we adopt a similar approach here?@7815PWK and @FrankShivers debate
7m Jun 26, 2018
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Disabled listener tells Stephen how a man pushed him off his mobility scooter, and stole it, in Belfast City Centre.
6m Jun 26, 2018
6m
Private hire taxis will be able to use bus lanes in a one year trial - even though a public consultation into the scheme has not been completed yet
40m Jun 26, 2018
40m
NI banknote drama and an Airport complaint – @StephenNolan on his eventful weekend #BBCNolan
24m Jun 25, 2018
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The RHI inquiry hears evidence that poultry giant Moy Park effectively drove their producers into the green energy scheme in large numbers #BBCNolan
More revelations from the RHI inquiry last week. Inquiry barrister Donal Lunny questioned witness Tom Forgrave - he is one of Northern Ireland's most prominent poultry farmers. Mr Lunny put it to Mr Forgrave that the shortfall that developed between Moy Park's fuel subsidy and the price paid by farmers for biomass pellets was being "supplemented" by RHI income It was revealed that Tom Forgra...
15m Jun 25, 2018
15m
NI misses out on hosting Youth Commonwealth Games due to Stormont failing to sign off funding #BBCNolan
It's official, Northern Ireland will now not play host to the Youth Commonwealth Games in 2021. The reason - funding was not signed off by the Stormont executive before it collapsed. The Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council (NICGC) criticised the failure to guarantee funding saying it was "a slap in the face for our young people". Secretary of State Karen Bradley has refused to interv...
6m Jun 25, 2018
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Arlene Foster makes history after attending GAA game. Gesture politics or a major step toward reconciliation? #BBCNolan
After much speculation it happened - DUP leader Arlene Foster attended the Ulster GAA final involving her home county, Fermanagh and neighbouring Donegal. Arlene Foster arrived to cheers and claps and chants of "Come on Arlene." She gave her reaction before the game. And - she, along with DUP MLA Christopher Salford, stood for the national anthem. The DUP leader has engaged in a number of ou...
28m Jun 25, 2018
28m
Expert @GeoffWilkinson talks about fire safety considerations for care homes in light of revelations from Dunmurry Manor care home scandal
Fire safety expert Geoff Wilkinson talks about fire safety considerations for care homes in light of revelations from Dunmurry Manor care home scandal
6m Jun 22, 2018
6m
"It's unacceptable... very disturbing" - expert who assisted Commissioner for Older People in Dunmurry Manor care home scandal report hits out at PSNI handling of the case
Expert who assisted Commissioner for Older People in Dunmurry Manor care home scandal report hits out at PSNI handling of the case. Stephen talks to Professor John Williams
7m Jun 22, 2018
7m
An independent review report concluded the PSNI allowed a suspect to investigate themselves - police dispute that. @StephenNolan challenges Superintendent Ryan Henderson
An independent review report has concluded the PSNI allowed a suspect to investigate themselves. As incredible as this might sound, the Nolan show has seen documentation from an official report showing that this happened. Here's the story. A member of staff reported an allegation to police that elderly residents were being locked inside their rooms throughout the night. The police recorded a cr...
36m Jun 22, 2018
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'He was like a skeleton' - Nuala's father was resident in Dunmurry Manor care home. In that time he lost around 10 stone. She speaks out about what her father went through
'He was like a skeleton' - Nuala's father was resident in Dunmurry Manor care home. In that time he lost around 10 stone. She speaks out about what her father went through
7m Jun 21, 2018
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Nearly a year after a blaze wiped out his family business, Tony Abbate re-opens the doors of Belfast Crystal. He spoke to our reporter @nweir
Now, about this time last year one man watched as nearly half a century of hard work and dedication went up in smoke. Tony Abbate spoke to Stephen shortly after a fire wiped out his business at the Kennedy Way industrial estate. Well, it's been nearly 12 months since that blaze. And next week Tony will officially open the doors again at Belfast Crystal. It's been tough - and Tony himself admits...
6m Jun 21, 2018
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Calls for Lord Sugar to be sacked from BBC after a tweet in which he compared a Senegal's World Cup Squad to beach sellers in Spain - @lembitopik and @7815PWK debate
Lord Sugar has apologised after being accused of racism in a tweet in which he compared a picture of Senegal's World Cup Squad to beach sellers in Spain. The businessman and host of BBC's The Apprentice later deleted the post but the tweet prompted a storm of criticism online with many calling for the BBC to fire him. Lord Sugar later apologised and tweeted - "It was in no way intended to cause...
17m Jun 21, 2018
17m
A former soldier is to be charged with the killing of Aidan McAnespie. That’s led to accusations of an imbalance in the justice system
A former soldier is to be charged with the killing of Aidan McAnespie, who was shot dead on his way to a GAA match in County Tyrone in February 1988. The public prosecution service reversed an earlier decision to drop charges against the man, who claimed he fired the fatal shot by accident. It has lead to some Unionists branding it an imbalance in the justice system.
7m Jun 20, 2018
7m
RHI inquiry - DETI department officials gave companies like Moy park advance notice of the change in the green energy scheme's tariff
Another day of the RHI inquiry and another bad day for officials from the department of enterprise which oversaw the botched green energy scheme.  Yesterday the Inquiry heard how any of the most senior civil servants in the Stormont department were involved in watering down what ought to have been a blunt warning that the RHI scheme was out of control.
17m Jun 20, 2018
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