Calls to honour snooker legend Alex Higgins with a statue – would you support it? #BBCNolan
In the week that would have seen his 70th birthday - family of the late snooker legend Alex Higins - have supported calls for a statue to be erected in his memory. Would you support it? The former World Champion died in 2010
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Speaker of the House John Bercow throws spanner into PM’s #Brexit plans #BBCNolan
More Brexit drama as the Speaker of the House of Commons has blocked the Government from bringing the same deal back before Parliament for a third time John Bercow cited parliamentary precedent to justify his decision Some supporters of the Government's deal have accused Bercow of Brexit bias. But how significant is the Speaker's ruling, and what does it mean for the likelihood of a deal wit...
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Controversy as Belfast boxer Michael Conlan enters the ring to song featuring "Ooh ah up the Ra” #BBCNolan
Boxer Michael Conlan has outraged some boxing fans with his choice of ring walk on music. The west Belfast boxer fighting on St. Patricks night in New York's Madison Square Gardens walked to the ring to the Wolfe Tones song Celtic Symphony which includes the line "Ooh ah up the Ra" with many in the crowd chanting along. AUDIO VIA Top Rank Boxing ‏
40m Mar 19, 2019
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Could the DUP support Theresa May’s new #Brexit deal following weekend talks? #BBCNolan
The DUP has said there are "still issues to be discussed" with the government as Theresa May continues to try to win support for her Brexit deal. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond refused to rule out a financial settlement for Northern Ireland if the DUP backed Mrs May's deal.
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Wide ranging criticism for Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald after she poses behind a banner calling for England to get out of Ireland #BBCNolan
There's been criticism of the Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald for posing with a banner reading 'England, get out of Ireland' at the St Patrick's Day parade in New York City.. The picture was posted on the official Sinn Féin Twitter account yesterday with the comment 'no explanation needed'.
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Tragedy as three teenagers die following a St Patrick's Day party at a hotel in Cookstown #BBCNolan
Three teenagers have died at a St Patrick's Day party at a hotel in Cookstown. A 17-year-old girl, a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy died following reports of a crush outside the Greenvale Hotel on last night. A number of other teenagers have also been treated in hospital.
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Ban Holylands Drinkers - that's the call from some residents before St Patrick's Day #BBCNolan
It's St. Patricks Day on Sunday - which usually leads to celebrations in the student dominated Holyland area in Belfast. In the past it has involved on street drinking and disturbances. Many often travel to the area for the weekend, adding to the numbers. So is it time for a tougher crack down? Is it time to ban people travelling to the area? Should they be turned away by police?
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British army veterans planning to protest after it is announced that one soldier is to be prosecuted for Bloody Sunday #BBCNolan
Yesterday the Public Prosecution Service announced that one soldier would face murder charges over the killing of two people on Bloody Sunday in 1972 The PPS said there was insufficient evidence to prosecute 16 other soldiers and two Official IRA men. Families spoke of their devastation at the news
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More #Brexit chaos in the commons last night - but is a deal now in sight?
The Brexit Saga continues, last night MPs voted to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances. Now MPs will vote on whether to ask the EU for permission to delay Brexit, beyond the March 29th departure date.
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#BBCNolan Exclusive - 16 special needs children living in NI are not at school today because a suitable place can't be found for them. Is that acceptable in 2019?
The education authority abandoned him - according to his mother alittle 10 year old boy called boy called Mika , with special needs, left at home without an education. It was the responsibility of the ea to help find him a place - they knew he was at home - they didn't borther turning up to meetings about him, and they ignored the pleas of his school Principal
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Another crushing #Brexit defeat for PM. Where do we go from here?
So Theresa May humiliated again in the Commons. This time her withdrawal agreement was hammered by 149 votes. It means tonight MPs will have the chance to vote against no deal happening. Then on Thursday they could push for a possible extension to when we leave the EU. And now the latest Brexit news - Irish goods entering the Northern Ireland market will not face tariffs in a no deal Brexit. Bu...
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Is it time for people to pay to see their GP to take the pressure off the health service?
Should we pay to see our GP to help the struggling NHS and reduce the number of DNAs - that's 'did not attends'? The suggestion has been raised by celebrity doctor David Bull. He says we could apply a fee, which could be refunded if you're seeing the GP for an appropriate reason. But what do you think? Would it be appropriate under any circumstances to ask anyone to pay to see their GP? Stephen...
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Husband of teacher of school at centre of Micah's story hits out at Dept of Education over special educational needs places
"The school is broken. They're desperate to help Micah" - husband of teacher of school at centre of Micah's story hits out at Dept of Education over special educational needs places .
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NI Commissioner for Children & Young People reacts to story of 10 year old Micah waiting on special educational needs place
NI Commissioner for Children & Young People Koulla Yiasouma reacts to story of 10 year old Micah waiting on special educational needs place
11m Mar 12, 2019
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Mum in desperate plea over special educational needs school place for 10 year old son - he's now been out of school for 6 months
Ruth got in touch with us about her son 10 year old son, Micah. Micah has special educational needs but he has been out of school for six months. His mum Ruth told Stephen what has been going on, and we got reaction from Commissioner for Children and Young People Koulla Yisouma.
17m Mar 12, 2019
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Former commanding officer of Parachute Regiment says most if not all of those killed were not in the IRA
"Most if not all" of those shot in Ballymurphy "were not IRA", the former commanding officer of a key battalion in the Parachute Regiment has said. General Sir Geoffrey Howlett was giving evidence at the Ballymurphy Inquest. It is examining the deaths of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971. John Teggart's father was killed in the shootings. He spoke to Stephen this morning and gave his rea...
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Has Theresa May finally got the legal assurances that will convince doubters to vote for her #Brexit deal?
Has Theresa May finally got the legal assurances that will convince doubters to vote for her Brexit deal? Last night the Prime Minister emerged from last ditch talks in Strasbourg with claims she had won legally binding changes to her Brexit deal that MPs should now accept. European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker urged MPs to support the agreement and warned there would be no further nego...
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Row erupts after a loyalist and unionist protest against a Sinn Fein event in Ballynahinch
A row has erupted over the weekend after a loyalist and unionist protest against a Sinn Fein event in Ballynahinch. The party was holding a rally for one of their candidates in the upcoming election to Newry, Mourne & Down Council. Sinn Fein have accused the DUP MLA Jim Wells - as well as other unionists of travelling to the town "to shout abuse at Sinn Fein representatives and members of the l...
12m Mar 11, 2019
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Sir Cliff Richard joins calls for a change in the law to protect anonymity of people suspected of sexual offences
Sir Cliff Richard is calling for the law to protect the anonymity of people suspected of sexual offences until they are actually charged with a crime. The star won a high profile legal fight against the BBC after it aired live shots of police searching his home. He's now joined the campaign group Falsely Accused Individuals for Reform - FAIR - which was launched by presenter, Paul Gambaccini, w...
13m Mar 11, 2019
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More long delays at Belfast International Airport security today
It's travel chaos at Belfast International Airport this morning. People taking to twitter with pictures of horrendous queues right out the door to get to security. Stephen spoke to listener Paul - he was at the airport this morning.
21m Mar 11, 2019
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Widespread anger from unionists and victims as Martin McGuinness awarded a posthumous "certificate of honour" by the city of San Francisco
There has been widespread anger from unionists and victims of the IRA after Martin McGuinness was awarded a posthumous "certificate of honour" by the city of San Francisco. Stephen got reaction from UUP councillor and Claudy bomb blast survivor Mary Hamilton, and commentator Chris Donnelly. Please be advised that some of the detail in this interview you may find disturbing.
28m Mar 11, 2019
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NI's Chief Medical Officer says it's time to consider providing injecting rooms so people can use drugs like heroin in a safer environment.
Consideration should be given to providing rooms where people can safely inject themselves with illegal drugs - that's according to Northern Irelands chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride. He told the BBC there was a "significant problem" with drug users injecting in public places. What do you think? Would you be in favour? Stephen spoke to David Raynes from the National Drug Prevention Alli...
10m Mar 08, 2019
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@JimAllister on those comments from SoS Karen Bradley about killings by security forces in the Troubles
"If we're going to have prosecutions let's have them on an even basis" - TUV MLA Jim Allister on those comments from SoS Karen Bradley about killings by security forces in the Troubles .
9m Mar 08, 2019
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Huge reaction to the #NolanLIVE interview with @KennedySinger
There's been big reaction to Stephen's interview with singer Brian Kennedy on Nolan Live on Wednesday. The singer went through life altering surgery after being diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2016. He has been praised for his bravery in speaking so frankly about his treatment. Chris from Derry contacted us about his. He is a firefighter, a father of 3 children, and he told Stephen about life a...
19m Mar 08, 2019
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Arlene Foster wins female politician of the year at the Asian Voice and Political and Public Awards.
Congratulations to Arlene Foster who won female politician of the year at the Asian Voice and Political and Public Awards. Past winners at the key event include Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, former Prime Minister David Cameron and broadcaster Moria Stuart. Arlene flew over to the prestigious ceremony in London last night to pick up her gong. Last year was a big year for the DUP leader...
21m Mar 08, 2019
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Nolan exclusive - YOU have spent over £575k subsidising food at Stormont since collapse of institutions in January 2017
The Nolan Show can exclusively reveal that since January 2017 when Stormont collapsed YOU have spent over £575,000.00 subsidising the food on the hill. Last year alone you spent almost £271,000. That's over £5,200 each week - of your money - to prop up food outlets at Stormont, where the Assembly has been collapsed for over two years. That over a half million figure runs from January 2017, unti...
18m Mar 07, 2019
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PSNI Superintendent Muir Clark reacts to more disorder in North Belfast in what are believed to be organised fights.
More disorder in North Belfast last night involving youths that are believed to be meeting up for organised fights. It's thought at least 60 young people were involved incidents near Yorkgate and North Queen Street. Stephen got reaction from PSNI Superintendent Muir Clark.
5m Mar 07, 2019
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Calls for SoS Karen Bradley to resign after claiming killings by security forces during Troubles were not crimes
Victims' families have called for the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to resign over comments she made about the Troubles. Karen Bradley said that killings at the hands of the security forces were "not crimes" and that they were "fulfilling their duties in a dignified and appropriate way." She later back tracked in the commons saying that "where there is evidence of wrongdoing, it should al...
30m Mar 07, 2019
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‘Local homes for local people’ - DUP councillor under fire after releasing controversial campaign leaflet #BBCNolan
A DUP councillor has come under fire after releasing a controversial campaign leaflet ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Graham Craig is running in the Botanic ward. His election leaflet calls for 'local homes for local people' and 'Taking back control of immigration'. The DUP have told the Nolan show that the leaflet was not sanctioned by the party and instructed councillor Cra...
28m Mar 06, 2019
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Former British swimmer claims transgender althetes shouldn’t compete in female competitions #BBCNolan
Transgender athletes should not compete in female competitions says former British swimmer Sharron Davies. She also said "To protect women's sport, those with a male sex advantage should not be able to compete in women's sport." Her comments come after former tennis champion Martina Navratilova said it was "cheating" to allow transgender women to compete in women's sport because they had unfa...
11m Mar 06, 2019
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#DerryGirls is back – but did it live up to the hype? #BBCNolan
Series 2 of Derry Girls started on Channel 4 last night. Did you watch it? What did you think?
7m Mar 06, 2019
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NI’s chief civil servant has warned a no-deal #Brexit could have "grave" consequences #BBCNolan
Northern Ireland's chief civil servant has warned a no-deal Brexit could have "grave" consequences for the region. In a letter to Stormont's political parties, David Sterling comes close to suggesting there may have to be some hardening of the Irish border. He added that a no-deal exit could have a "profound and long-lasting impact" on society in Northern Ireland.
17m Mar 06, 2019
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Make My Day - where would your day out be? And who with?
Did you see Vinny and Nicola's programme Make My Day last night? It’s on the BBC iPlayer now. The idea is you set up a memorable day out for someone special. A friend, colleague or partner. Anyone, anywhere. Stephen spoke to travel writer Tim Hedgley and journalist and experienced traveller Malachi O'Doherty.
17m Mar 05, 2019
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Some of @StephenNolan's favourite moments with the legendary broadcaster Gerry Anderson
It is BBC Radio Foyle's 40th birthday this year. To mark it - they've launched a brand new podcast series featuring our own - Gerry Anderson. BBC NI Archives have taken a selection of some of the best from his 30 year career for the podcast in BBC Sounds. There will also be a brand new series on BBC Radio Ulster and Foyle. The Anderson Archive begins on Saturday at 10.30am. We listen back to so...
8m Mar 05, 2019
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Has DUP MP broken ranks with party after speaking out over massive proposed cuts to #RHI saying they are "grossly unfair"?
DUP MP Ian Paisley has told the Belfast Telegraph that he will fight to stop major cuts to RHI payments at Westminster. Mr Paisley told the paper that the proposed tariff reduction to the Renewable Heat Incentive are "grossly unfair" and pledged to lobby the UK Government on behalf of participants in Northern Ireland. Stephen got reaction from Andrew Trimble from the Renewable Heat Association ...
45m Mar 05, 2019
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Is it 'legitimate' for people to not want children because of climate change?
There's many factors people take into account before deciding to bring children into the world: their relationship, their finances, their health, but some people are now also considering the state of the planet. US democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez caused a stir on social media recently by saying it is 'legitimate' for people to not want children because of climate change. Are p...
7m Mar 04, 2019
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Controversial documentary alleges Michael Jackson abused two boys hundreds of times
Is it ok to listen to Michael Jackson's music after allegations he abused children? The controversial documentary about Michael Jackson goes out on Channel 4 this week - "Leaving Neverland" - alleges that Jackson abused two boys hundreds of times. Now adults, Wade Robson and James Safechuck spoke to BBC's Victoria Derbyshrie programme about the abuse they say they went through. Both men have pr...
10m Mar 04, 2019
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Could the DUP be prepared to accept a time limit on the #Brexit backstop? And could they sell that to party members?
The DUP's leader at Westminster, Nigel Dodds, is to sit on a 'star chamber' of Brexit lawyers who will scrutinise changes to the Government's Withdrawal Agreement. It comes amid speculation that the DUP shifted, or are they about to shift, their position on the Brexit backstop. Could the DUP be prepared to accept a time limit on the backstop, rather than ruling it out entirely? And could they s...
15m Mar 04, 2019
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Should there be an amnesty for British soldiers - even if it applies to paramilitaries too?
It has been reported at the weekend that army veterans will be protected from prosecution for alleged historic abuses under plans to introduce a 10-year limit on new cases. Defence Sectary Gavin Williamson is expected to bring forward the proposed legislation.It comes amid claims that four army veterans are expected to be charged with murder over the deaths of Bloody Sunday protesters. Stephen ...
39m Mar 04, 2019
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A quarter of couples say they sleep better in separate beds. So should all couples sleep apart? #BBCNolan
Should all couples sleep apart? Its reported in the Guardian that 1 in 4 couples - say they sleep better when the don't sleep in the same bed! So should we be trying bedtime in different beds? Or would you be missing out on together time?
8m Mar 01, 2019
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55 million set aside to investigate 93 Troubles deaths. But @BeattieDoug says thousands of others also need justice #BBCNolan
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland whose loved ones were murdered by republican or loyalist terrorists must have access to truth and justice via inquests, that's the call from UUP MLA Doug Beattie. Some people say these legacy inquests are focusing too heavily on the state.
34m Mar 01, 2019
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MPs receive inflation busting automatic pay rise. But do they deserve it? #BBCNolan
MPs are to get an automatic pay rise with an inflation busting 2.7 percent. That means they get an extra two thousand pounds a year taking their basic salary for 2019/20 from £77,379 to £79,468. But should they get it? The campaign group the TaxPayers' Alliance have claimed that a lot of taxpayers are going to be annoyed by this announcement. They say that in the private sector, pay rises and...
9m Mar 01, 2019
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Are we a "great wee country"? Should we be celebrating NI or do we need to tackle some tough issues? #BBCNolan
Are we really a "great wee country"? Or is Northern Ireland on the downward slide towards political stagnation, economic downturn and restricted opportunities for young people? Dame Mary Peters has expressed her frustration with the political situation - she spoke out while attending an event with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Belfast last night. Meanwhile, the DUP MP Ian Paisley has ...
19m Feb 28, 2019
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Local farmer talks of uncertain future after #RHI payment reductions #BBCNolan
Under new regulations announced earlier this week, annual subsidy levels for the most common type of boiler will fall from around £13,000 to just over £2,000. Those who signed up to RHI, after being giving assurances from Arlene Foster that the payments were garuanteed for the life of the scheme, are not happy.
24m Feb 28, 2019
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A Co. Antrim couple given 24 hours to get out of their home slam the police's response #BBCNolan
A County Antrim couple says they've been given 24 hours to get out of their home. The threat was daubed in white paint outside their front door on Tuesday night. We've spoken to the woman's mother who says she believes they've been targeted because they have what are perceived to be 'catholic names' even though they are both Protestant. The mother says the couple are terrified and has critic...
25m Feb 28, 2019
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#Britbox – should you be asked to pay more for new BBC/ITV streaming platform? #BBCNolan
The BBC and ITV have announced they are working together to launch a British rival to the streaming service Netflix which will be called "Britbox". Talks between the organisations are said to be in the concluding stages. They've not said how much this would cost to subscribe to.
14m Feb 27, 2019
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RHI boiler owners face further huge cuts to their subsidy payments under proposals by Stormont civil servants #BBCNolan
Renewable Heat Incentive payments to boiler owners here have - like the pellets that ran them - gone up in smoke. Under new regulations announced yesterday, annual subsidy levels for the most common type of boiler will fall from around £13,000 to just over £2,000. Those who signed up to RHI, after being giving assurances from Arlene Foster that the payments were garuanteed for the life of the...
32m Feb 27, 2019
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Should Arlene Foster be held to account over previous RHI scheme guarantees #BBCNolan
Renewable Heat Incentive payments to boiler owners here have - like the pellets that ran them - gone up in smoke. Under new regulations announced yesterday, annual subsidy levels for the most common type of boiler will fall from around £13,000 to just over £2,000. Those who signed up to RHI, after being giving assurances from Arlene Foster that the payments were garuanteed for the life of the...
17m Feb 27, 2019
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Following a sharp rise in use of overdose reversal drug by Ambulance service, are you worried about the scale of NI's drug problem? #BBCNolan
The Nolan Show has discovered that the drug naloxone - used to reverse a heroin overdose - has been administered almost 800 times by ambulance staff in 2018. That's a rise of over 70 per cent since 2016. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service released the figures to us after a member of our production team witnessed someone being treated in Belfast City Centre.
15m Feb 26, 2019
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Is it time for prescription charges to be reintroduced in Northern Ireland? #BBCNolan
Former DUP Health Minister Edwin Poots has suggested introducing voluntary prescription charges to help for expensive drugs. He suggested putting boxes in every pharmacy. His comments come after the government announced that the cost of prescriptions in England is to rise to £9. Prescription charges were abolished in Northern Ireland by former Health Minister Michael McGimpsey from 1st April ...
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