@RealCFrampton talks to @StephenNolan about his humbling beginnings to world champion
Any plans for Friday night? How about spending it in the company of Carl Frampton? During this special night at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Carl will take fans through his incredible career milestones and highlights to date, from humble beginnings and his amateur boxer days to becoming a two-weight World Champion and global megastar. Carl joined Stephen this morning to tell us what to expect.
10m Feb 06, 2018
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Significant gaps remain between DUP and Sinn Fein - what next in Stormont talks? @SteveAikenUUP and @NicholaMallon discuss
It's been described as one last chance to restore power-sharing. But at Stormont yesterday it was more like groundhog day. The DUP say significant gaps remain - but they won't tell you what they are. They say there has been progress - but they won't tell you what it is. And the smaller parties say they're being frozen out. All this while a cash strapped civil service cries out for a budget as h...
13m Feb 06, 2018
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Families of soldiers killed in IRA Hyde Park bombing granted legal aid to take a civil case against alleged bombers
Families of soldiers killed in the IRA Hyde Park bombing have been granted legal aid to take a civil case against the alleged bombers. In 2014 a case against John Downey was dropped after it emerged in court that he had received a so-called 'on the run' letter in error. Downey has denied murdering four soldiers in the 1982 bombing. Mark Tipper, whose brother Simon was just 19 when he was murder...
8m Feb 06, 2018
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The incredible story of local man who lost a whopping 17 stones in 18 months - @nweir1 reports
We've been following the journey of Ballymena man, Paul Houston, following weight loss surgery last year. And this prompted another Ballymena man, 40 year old Stephen Heron, to get in touch. Stephen is paralysed from the knees down after being born with spina bifida. He's wheelchair bound and three years ago was a staggering 32 stones in weight. But he's lost a whopping 17 stones in 18 months.....
6m Feb 06, 2018
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Top cop sets out why PSNI sent 30-point advisory to paedophile hunter groups
The Nolan Show revealed this morning that the PSNI has given a 30 point letter to so called paedophile hunter groups. Detective Chief Superintendent Paula Hilman spoke to Stephen.
11m Feb 06, 2018
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Policing the paedophile hunters - #BBCNolan reveals the contents of a PSNI letter to activists on prosecutions
The Nolan Show can reveal this morning that the PSNI has given a 30 point letter to so called paedophile hunter groups. The PSNI have told us that the letters are to "clarify what police need to include in the investigative files they present to the PPS." Some have described the letter as a "paedophile hunter prosecution checklist." The PSNI deny this and have told the Nolan Show that the lette...
29m Feb 06, 2018
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"The only way getting in or out is on a tractor. There’re about 50 acres immersed here. We're a forgotten county down here, no-one cares." Farmer Ross McVitty on the serious flooding on his land.
7m Feb 05, 2018
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"I think the decision by the council has put good relations back by 20 years in Strabane. There's some sort of impression that it's an illegal flag..." Cllr Paul Gallagher on @dcsdcouncil's decision to ban the Irish flag during a St Patrick's parade
4m Feb 05, 2018
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"Why didn't he condemn it in 1974? Why now? ...it's a great trauma for us every single day." Julie Hambleton, sister of Maxine who was killed in the Birmingham pub bombings
5m Feb 05, 2018
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"If Mr Kelly honestly believed what he did was reasonable then he may well have a defence to a charge of criminal damage." Legal expert, Joshua Rozenberg on @GerryKellyMLA using bolt cutters to cut off a car clamp
4m Feb 05, 2018
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"He shot me on the two legs, he's broken my right one and they put a bullet in my left one... You feel the pain alright..." A young man speaking to @StephenNolan after being shot in a paramilitary style attack
17m Feb 02, 2018
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"People are going out of their way to be offended. People who've never been in our store, they've called it porn, they've called it child abuse..." @mrdavidjkerr defends the image displayed on the toilets in his shop
22m Feb 02, 2018
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"We're going to take their homes and cars off them. We're going to make this the most unattractive profession, our hope is to get to the point where nobody will pick up a gun." Bobby Singleton of the PSNI
9m Feb 02, 2018
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Is now the time for a Troubles museum in Northern Ireland? #BBCNolan
Is it time for a Troubles Museum in Northern Ireland? That's the suggestion in an article in the Belfast Telegraph. It says "If Northern Ireland is known for two things internationally, these are the two Ts: the Titanic and the Troubles. One is now represented by a magnificent visitor attraction, Titanic Belfast. The case for a second major visitor attraction, put forward by the Belfast Chambe...
13m Feb 01, 2018
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‘’Potholes the size of two safety cones!’’ - #BBCNolan callers’ fear over road safety due to potholes
On the show this morning a number of people contacted the programme concerned about the amount of potholes causing problems for motorists in their area. Including one caller who described one pothole as being that large it required two safety cones to fill it! Listen to the full programme:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pm77t
15m Feb 01, 2018
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Zero tolerance for speeding just one mile over the limit? That’s the suggestion from a leading traffic cop #BBCNolan
Is it time to rethink how we prosecute speeders? One of Britain's leading traffic police chiefs says drivers should be punished for going just one mile an hour over the speed limit. Chief Constable, Anthony Bangham -- the lead officer on road policing for the National Police Chiefs Council -- is calling for an end to giving motorists a 10% leeway on speed limits. We spoke about this last yea...
28m Feb 01, 2018
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Survivors of historical institutional abuse meet with head of NI Civil Service over concerns about implementing inquiry recommendations
Yesterday survivors of historical institutional abuse met with the head of the Civil Service David Sterling. They had deep concerns with the suggested 'full implementation, of the HIA recommendations'. Stephen spoke to Gerry McCann, chairperson of the Rosetta Trust, and Jon McCourt from Survivors North West.
5m Jan 31, 2018
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£45M spent on keeping NI streets and roads tidy - money well spent or do we still need to clean up our act?
New figures obtained by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful show that Council spending on cleaning streets, roads and open spaces is now costing more than £45 million - an increase of 5% during the last financial year. However, the practice of issuing Fixed Penalty Notices for dropping litter and dog fouling has dropped by 13% on last year. Stephen spoke to Freddie Harris from Keep Northern Ireland...
18m Jan 31, 2018
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Plans to name a Co Down leisure centre put on hold over row about naming it after local war hero
The naming of a £30 million leisure centre in Newtonards is on hold. Unionists want to name it after Blair Mayne - a soldier praised for his role in World War Two. Mayne also represented Ireland in rugby. But the SDLP oppose the naming - saying it will alienate nationalists. Alliance have said leisure centres should be neutral spaces. So is this a genuine attempt to honour a sporting and war he...
10m Jan 31, 2018
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"Unfortunately the DUP's position remains the same" - John O'Doherty from Rainbow Project on Love Equality campaigners meeting with DUP yesterday
Love Equality campaigners met for the first time with the DUP yesterday, regarding gay marriage. It led to speculation that the meeting hinted towards a possible change in stance from the party, who have long been against a change, in the definition of marriage. Equal marriage is one of the key stumbling blocks in the Stormont talks. Stephen spoke to John O'Doherty from the Rainbow Project.
26m Jan 31, 2018
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“I am delighted they are doing so” – Conservative MP @CrispinBlunt welcomes DUP meeting with NI same sex marriage campaigners
“I am delighted they are doing so” – Conservative MP Crispin Blunt welcomes DUP meeting with NI same sex marriage campaigners
3m Jan 30, 2018
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A leaked government report claims any #Brexit deal will hit the UK economy - @CrispinBlunt and @ClaireHanna react
A leaked government document suggests that the UK economy will grow more slowly outside the European Union, no matter what deal is struck with Brussels. The document is said to look at the likely impact of different scenarios and it is being reported that growth over the next 15 years could be up to 8% lower than if the UK stayed in the EU. SDLP MLA Claire Hanna and Conservative MP Crispin Blun...
12m Jan 30, 2018
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"I regret that" - Lord Ken Maginnis addresses controversial remarks he made on @StephenNolan about gay people in 2012
"I regret that" - Lord Ken Maginnis addresses controversial remarks he made on the Nolan Show about gay people in 2012
2m Jan 30, 2018
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DUP to hold its first meeting with same sex marriage campaigners - is it a sign the party is changing or not? Lord Ken Maginnis and @stewartcdickson discuss
The DUP is to hold its first meeting with same sex marriage campaigners. Equal marriage is one of the key stumbling blocks in the Stormont talks. So why has it taken until now for the DUP to meet the campaigners? And is it a sign the party is changing or not? Stephen was joined by life peer Baron Ken Maginnis - a former senior member of the Ulster Unionist Party - and Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson.
21m Jan 30, 2018
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“He showed no remorse whatsoever” – victims outraged at six and a half year sentence for supergrass Gary Haggarty who pleaded guilty to more than 200 paramilitary crimes including five murders
Six and a half years. That's the sentence passed down to loyalist killer Gary Haggarty yesterday, because of time served Haggarty could be free in a matter of weeks. That's been met by disbelief and anger by families of the victims of the loyalist paramilitary, who was a paid police informer and then turned supergrass. Speaking outside court yesterday, Keiran Fox, whose father Eamon was murdere...
32m Jan 30, 2018
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@realDonaldTrump grilled by @piersmorgan - what did you think of the #TrumpMorgan interview? @CharlieSeaWolf and @7815PWK debate
Last night Donald Trump was grilled by Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan in an ITV special. During the 45-minute broadcast special he spoke about a wide range of topics including US gun control, climate change and Brexit where he was critical of the government's approach. The President also offered to apologise for sharing anti-Muslim videos posted online by the far-right group, Britain Fi...
6m Jan 29, 2018
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The amazing shrinking man - 47-year-old from Ballymena loses seven stone in weight five months after life-changing op
Remember Paul Houston from Ballymena who went to Eastern Europe for a gastric sleeve operation back in September? At his biggest he weighed in at more than 22 stone and made the drastic decision to go under the knife. Well, he joined Stephen this morning to let us know how he's getting on.
8m Jan 29, 2018
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Welsh Assembly in move to lower voting age to 16 - should NI follow suit? @RuthDE and @thomasdcopeland debate
The Welsh Assembly wants to lower the voting age to 16 in time for the council elections in 2022. This is one of the plans in a modernisation of the their voting system and follows the example of Scotland where the voting age has already been lowered for the Scottish and local government elections - with 16-year-olds also able to vote in the independence referendum in 2014. So should Northern I...
15m Jan 29, 2018
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Sexism row after walk-on girls axed from escorting male darts players on stage at big tournaments - @EJWoolf and @MartinDaubney debate
The Professional Darts Corporation says it's dropping its 'walk-on girls' - the glamorous young women who accompany dart's biggest names to the stage. However, darts fans have hit out at the decision and over 15,000 people have signed a petition for their re-instatement. Are they sexist and outdated or do they simply add a touch of glamour to spectator sports? Stephen got the views of commentat...
18m Jan 29, 2018
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Event for business figures to pay to meet the Head of NI Civil Service today is scrapped - we can reveal he didn't know people were being charged to meet him
A select group of companies and charities had paid to meet the Head of the Civil Service - David Sterling. We can reveal this morning that meeting has been cancelled within hours of it due to take place. We can exclusively reveal that David Sterling did not know money was involved and a spokesperson for the Executive office said it was right to cancel the event. Resolute Public Affairs organise...
14m Jan 29, 2018
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"Fox News used my picture, my site shut down, we were getting death threats... all it takes is someone to pay £300 or £400, get on a plane... I was worried someone might take this too seriously..." @DavidMeadeLive on a case of mistaken identity
13m Jan 26, 2018
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"I have eaten exotic meats yesterday I ate haggis.. the thought of eating squirrel is just a step too far for me. I know it is illogical because I do eat pigs, cows, lambs." Commentator Heidi McAlpin after @NTRangerToby floats the idea of eating squirrels
7m Jan 26, 2018
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"My car started to pull me in and before I knew I hit the bridge, my car rolled twice... I got in the amubulance and I've got muscle damage to my back and shoulders and whiplash..." Brooklyn Davis, who was in an accident after her car hit a pothole
10m Jan 26, 2018
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"It's not really a lot to ask that pubs be closed for a few hours on Good Friday. Why not refrain for a short period of time, giving you a chance to think about what Good Friday is?" Rev Philip Campbell on Easter booze law change in the Republic
13m Jan 26, 2018
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"Given what they said in October about the vital importance of Kilroot, how do they intend to insure there is continuity of supply and that the lights do not go out?" Sammy Wilson (@eastantrimmp) on power station closure fears
13m Jan 26, 2018
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"The other option is they could potentially be on the menu. Many restaurants in London are putting grey squirrels on the menu and for Belfast being food central, maybe it could be considered."
7m Jan 25, 2018
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"The arts are central, core to a civilised society it goes on in our towns and villages... not just in big venues but in schools, in hospitals.... the arts touch 91% of our population’s life." Conor Shields on the expected cuts to the arts
10m Jan 25, 2018
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"There's too many signals trying to be sent, that's the problem. The DUP to an extent wants this money to be used to pressurise Sinn Fein." Newton Emerson on confusion over the DUP/Tory £1billion deal
7m Jan 25, 2018
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"He could potentially be wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and black shoes. Norman is of no threat to anybody, we just can't understand it." Niece of Norman Prentice, Rachel Barry appealing for the return of her uncle
4m Jan 25, 2018
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"I'm not contesting his injury but surely there must be another way than hit the victim back again... my insurance was going to go from £49 a month to £267." Tracey who's stolen car was involved in a collision with a police vehicle
13m Jan 25, 2018
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"Next St Patrick's Day from 12-2 wear your Celtic shirt and at 2 o'clock wear your Rangers shirt... I think you'd get a warmer reaction with a Celtic shirt on." UUP's Chris McGimpsey on Belfast Paddy's Day celebrations
10m Jan 25, 2018
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"They left her there, total disregard for her health and safety. These people are entering homes and they do not give a thought to the consequences of their acts." UUP MLA Rosemary Barton on the 83-year-old woman fighting for her life after a break-in
6m Jan 25, 2018
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"Just think about an elderly lady lying in hospital, critcally ill and just think how they would think if that was a member of their family. Search their heart and conscience." PSNI's Simon Walls appeals to burglars who left 83-year-old fighting for life
9m Jan 25, 2018
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"Since her involvement in politics she has never once rejected the use of political violence. You could not say that is a suitable role model." @albanmaginness on MEP and former IRA woman @m_andersonsf being hailed as a role model by her former school
9m Jan 24, 2018
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"To present this as some sort of administration issue is insulting to our community. How long should we have to wait? You either recognise same-sex marriage as a right or you don't."
9m Jan 24, 2018
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"LGBT young people have higher levels of mental ill health, because of the bullying, because of the feeling that they are less than their heterosexual peers. This idea of a family, we need to move away from it." @shriekinggreek on same-sex marriage
10m Jan 24, 2018
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"When marriage is redefined, the rights of children are redefined as well. Cultures always understood that it was a good thing that children were raised by their own natural parents." Tracey Harkin from the Iona Institute on same-sex marriage
17m Jan 24, 2018
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Dissident republican group Óglaigh na hÉireann announce ceasefire - @AllisonMorris1 who broke the story gives her analysis
The Irish News front page today reports that the dissident republican group Óglaigh na hÉireaan has announced a ceasefire with immediate effect. The group was responsible for several high-profile attacks - including the attempted murder of catholic police officer Peadar Heffron. Vinny spoke to Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris.
5m Jan 23, 2018
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Army chief fires warning and says military should get more cash - Phil Kelly from the NI Labour Party and @DdeBK debate
'We need more investment in our armed forces in order to keep up with Russia'. So says army chief General Sir Nick Carter. He says Britain's ability to respond to military threats from Russia will be "eroded" without further investment. Meanwhile Theresa May's spokesperson said the 'UK's £36bn annual defence budget meant the government was addressing the range of threats from "a position of str...
16m Jan 23, 2018
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PSNI has defended officer's compo claim against insurance of woman whose car was stolen and then involved in an accident with police
A mother-of-two whose car was stolen and involved in a collision with police says she has been left "deeply distressed" after being told one of the officers is claiming against her insurance. This story was reported by the Irish News. The car was stopped on the Falls Road after officers slowed it with a 'stinger' device before a collision involving the car and police vehicle at Millfield. Vinny...
13m Jan 23, 2018
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