The latest on what's happening - or not happening - at Stormont talks
Back to the Stormont talks. Yeah - they're still going on - but there's only around 30 hours left before we hit the deadline for a deal. Chris Buckler spoke to Newsletter political editor Sam McBride, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, former Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay and SDLP's Colin McGrath.
20m Jun 28, 2017
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Lord Chris Patten on Northern Ireland, the DUP/Tory deal and faith
Chris Patten lent his name to the reforms that changed policing in Northern Ireland, oversaw the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty from Britain to China. And he was Chairman of the BBC Trust when the Jimmy Saville scandal engulfed the BBC. Plenty of material for a memoir. And he's written one - entitled First Confession. Of which all of that is just a part. And Lord Patten joined Chris Buckle...
26m Jun 28, 2017
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What will DUP/Tory deal mean for Stormont talks? @malodoherty and @AllisonMorris1 discuss
What will DUP/Tory deal mean for Stormont talks? Commentator Malachi O'Doherty and Irish News journalist Allison Morris discuss
9m Jun 27, 2017
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'Compromise is necessary' - @StephenFarryMLA on DUP/Tory deal and Stormont talks
Alliance Party's Stephen Farry
7m Jun 27, 2017
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'I am concerned about wider implications' - UUP's @BeattieDoug
UUP's Doug Beattie reacts to DUP/Tory deal
12m Jun 27, 2017
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'A grubby deal to keep the Tories in power' - @AngusMacNeilSNP on DUP/Tory deal
SNP MP Angus MacNeil reacts to DUP/Tory deal
9m Jun 27, 2017
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A billion pound bung and bribe, or a DUP masterstroke? Former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland and callers discuss
This morning we're the envy of other parts of the UK and it's all down to that - hard cold cash. Despite her denial that they even existed - somewhere in the back of the Downing Street garden Theresa May found a magic money tree. And yesterday under pressure from the DUP the Prime MInister gave it a shake and out fell a billion pounds. Arlene Foster, Nigel Dodds and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson didn't...
17m Jun 27, 2017
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'It doesn't resolve the outstanding issues' - @JohnODowdSF on DUP/Tory deal
This morning we're the envy of other parts of the UK and it's all down to that - hard cold cash. Despite her denial that they even existed - somewhere in the back of the Downing Street garden Theresa May found a magic money tree. And yesterday under pressure from the DUP the Prime MInister gave it a shake and out fell a billion pounds. Arlene Foster, Nigel Dodds and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson didn't...
11m Jun 27, 2017
11m
Biggest Book Club in the Country is back with Phaedra Patrick's 'The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper'
The Biggest Book Club in the Country is back again this month! We have a new book for you - The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, by Phaedra Patrick. Former broadcaster Helen Madden - who may be better known to some of our older listeners as Miss Helen from the 70s kids TV show Romper Room - joined Vinny this morning.
10m Jun 26, 2017
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@jeremycorbyn at Glastonbury - new style of leadership or just a politician milking it?
You may have seen the images of Jeremy Corbyn on stage at the Glastonbury Festival at the weekend. He seemed to be getting quite a reaction from the crowd on the Pyramid stage. So was it a sign of a new style of leadership - or just a politician milking a pop festival for a bit of publicity? Labour member and Corbyn supporter Phil Kelly and the author and broadcaster Andrew Pierce joined Vinny ...
13m Jun 26, 2017
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Should the BBC be more patriotic? That's the controversial call from Conservative MP Andrea Leadsom
Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom has caused controversy after suggesting broadcasters should be 'more patriotic'. She made the comments to the BBC's Emily Maitlis as she was questioned on the Government's Brexit negotiations. So has she got a point? Are the media making the governments job more difficult? Self-confessed Battleaxe Christine Hamilton and columnist Newton Emerson disc...
11m Jun 26, 2017
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Massive 'fatberg' hits Dublin Road - @nweir1 is at the scene
Have you heard of the term fatberg? Do you know what one is? Well they are caused when cooking fat, oil and grease are poured down drains - and become tangled up with waste items such as baby wipes. NI Water have been using hoses and spades to break up a blockage in a sewer beneath Dublin Road in Belfast which has been ongoing for the last 6 Sundays and its expected to take several more. Our re...
8m Jun 26, 2017
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Bonfire pallet row rages as Sinn Fein say sue council
Belfast City Council have found themselves in the middle of another bonfire row. The council stored wood pallets for two bonfires in the city at council premises. It's now emerged that the pallets have since been stolen from the council. So should the council have put itself in this position in the first place? Or were they doing their best in an impossible situation? Vinny spoke to commentator...
23m Jun 26, 2017
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Is a DUP / Tory deal imminent? Our political correspondent @BBCGarethG joins @vinnybelfast
It looks like a deal between the DUP and Theresa May's Government is pretty much done. Arlene Foster is expected to meet the Prime Minister at Downing Street in the next couple of hours. Speaking on Sky News this morning, the DUP leader says she's back in London to finalise the deal. 13 days after the talks between the parties began and a deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont could follow. ...
9m Jun 26, 2017
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PSNI investigating theft of up to 3000 pallets from Belfast City Council depot
The PSNI have confirmed that they're investigating the theft of up to three thousand bonfire pallets from a Belfast City Council depot. This morning's Belfast Telegraph broke the story. The pallets were being stored by the council as a safety measure and were due to be returned to the bonfire sites at Chobham Street in East Belfast and the Sandy Row area. So, what happens now, if the pallets ar...
15m Jun 23, 2017
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NI's top tourist destinations - where would you take visitors for a good day out?
Here's a question - if you have relatives or friends staying with you. But if they're staying with you - where do you take them in Northern Ireland? Where are the best spots to show this place off and give them a good day out? We're asking this because Belfast is back in the headlines for more tourism success. This year, Belfast port will host a record 89 cruise ships. Four locations here have ...
19m Jun 23, 2017
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Reaction to reports of a DUP deal with Tories over Military Covenant
The DUP has claimed the Government has agreed to improve the treatment of military veterans in Northern Ireland. It comes as talks continue between the DUP and the Tories to give Theresa May a Westminster majority. Unionists have long called for the Military Covenant to be extended to NI. But the move has been opposed by SF. Last night on BBC's The View - former Conservative minister Iain Dunca...
13m Jun 23, 2017
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Rally calling for respect of shared spaces in response to UVF flag row in South Belfast
A rally to protest against flags put up in South Belfast takes place tonight. It's being called the Respect Shared Space Rally. The move comes in the wake of a number of flags, including UVF 1912 flags, appearing in a mixed housing development off the Ravenhill Road. The flags have been erected in a development which is part of the Together Building United Communities programme. The programme, ...
30m Jun 23, 2017
30m
@StephenNolan interviews the author of the new book, 'UVF: Behind the Mask'
A new book has been published by a local man titled 'UVF: Behind the Mask' which tells the history of the Ulster Volunteer Force from its post-1965 incarnation to the present day, with access to leading members and the inner-workings of the paramilitary organistation. Stephen has been speaking to author Aaron Edwards.
12m Jun 22, 2017
12m
Is @BorisJohnson a PM in waiting? @Edwina_Currie says "the answer is no"
Nolan asks is Boris a Prime Minister in waiting? Former Conservative MP Edwina Currie says "the answer is no"
2m Jun 22, 2017
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Has @BorisJohnson blown it again? @Edwina_Currie reacts to his disastrous BBC interview yesterday
Has Boris blown it again? The Foreign Secretary is being tipped as the favourite to replace Theresa May. But that was before a disastrous BBC interview with Eddie Mair yesterday. Stephen got the views of former Conservative minister and commentator Edwina Currie.
10m Jun 22, 2017
10m
Weight stigma - is there such a thing as WEIGHTISM?
'Weight stigma'! New research suggests 'overweight or obese people are subjected to prejudice and negative stereotyping - that can be described as 'weightism'. The findings say that individuals are stigmatised due to their shape or weight in school, in healthcare, in work, online or just walking around their neighbourhood - and suggests that this can have devastating effects on them. What do yo...
16m Jun 22, 2017
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EU Referendum one year on - but do we have any clue what #Brexit will actually mean?
Tomorrow, it's the first anniversary of the Brexit referendum. A massive political earthquake. But are we any closer to knowing what Brexit will actually mean? Two weeks ago, it was polling day in the general election that Theresa May called to give her clear Brexit mandate. That didn't go according to plan. So have we any idea where we are heading? Stephen got the views of SDLP MLA Claire Hann...
12m Jun 22, 2017
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Nolan Show imagines what David Attenborough would make of DUP being branded dinosaurs in House of Commons...
Nolan Show imagines what David Attenborough would make of DUP being branded dinosaurs in House of Commons...
2m Jun 22, 2017
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The big beasts of the DUP angry after being branded "dinosaurs" in the House of Commons
The big beasts of the DUP are not happy after being branded "dinosaurs" in the House of Commons yesterday. Green Party leader Caroline Lucas took a swipe at them before Sir Jeffrey Donaldson hit back, but Speaker John Bercow dismissed his claim that it was "unparliamentary language". Stephen got the views of Green Party leader here Steven Agnew and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.
27m Jun 22, 2017
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Grandmother in her 70s forced to leave her home after bonfire material set alight
A 77 year old pensioner living in the New Lodge has said she is in living hell at the hands of a group of youths. At the weekend wood that was being gathered for an internment bonfire went up in flames damaging the windows in her home as reported by Belfast Live. It is just one on a number of incidents including a pipebomb left at her door last year. Stephen spoke to Jean and her son Chris.
11m Jun 21, 2017
11m
Ireland's first public toilet for dogs - would that be a good idea for NI?
A town in Co Kerry has opened its first public toilet for DOGS. This is a new initiative in Dingle and their Tidy Towns schemes. Could this idea work here? Stephen spoke to the man behind it, Richie Williams and got the views of commentators Fionola Meridith and Heidi McAlpin.
25m Jun 21, 2017
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£279K spent on food subsidies for Stormont last year - @JimAllister reacts
Over a quarter of a million pounds was spent last year at Stormont on guess what... food subsidies. Last year a total of £279,052.50 was spent which was an increase of over £20,000 on the previous year and from November 2016 to April 2017 despite not sitting for some of those months it has cost just over £160,000 of your money as tax payers. Stephen got reaction to this from TUV leader Jim Alli...
12m Jun 21, 2017
12m
Political reaction to row over UVF flags in shared housing area
Political reaction to row over UVF flags in shared housing area - Nelson McCausland, SDLP's Claire Hanna and TUV's Jim Allister.
5m Jun 21, 2017
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Is a DUP deal with the Tories in trouble?
The state opening of Parliament takes place this morning - but the minority Conservative government still hasn't managed to strike a deal with the DUP. Talks are continuing at Downing Street to secure an agreement that will see the DUP supporting the Tories in crucial votes in Parliament. DUP sources have expressed concern that the party's being "taken for granted" in the discussions. And Damie...
28m Jun 21, 2017
28m
Hold on to your cowboy hats - @StephenNolan talks to country singing star @iamNATHANCARTER
Our guest this morning needs very little introduction, especially if you are a fan of country music - that's right, it's Nathan Carter. He is one of the most in demand country music stars around at the moment. Stephen has been speaking to him and began by asking him about his busy schedule.
6m Jun 20, 2017
6m
Parents flying business class while their kid is back in economy - is that plane crazy?
A friend of Stephen's who shall remain nameless is going on holiday. He and his wife are going to enjoy business class flights - but he's sticking his kid in economy.What do you think of that? Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey recently revealed that he also travels first class but his children don't. Stephen asked commentator Paul Martin what he thought.
9m Jun 20, 2017
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Airport security remove child's foam rubber bat and ball
Now - we all know that there are many items you simply cannot bring through airport security. Liquids over 100ml, weapons, handcuffs, razors, etc. But what about certain children's toys? George contacted the show to tell us what happened his 12 year old grandson
5m Jun 20, 2017
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Do reports of security fears over potential 11th July football clash between Linfield and Celtic have any merit?
Yesterday's Champions League draw brought up the possibility of Linfield facing Scottish champions Celtic at Windsor Park on the 11th of July. The two sides will meet in the second qualifying round if Linfield get past a lowly rank side La Fiorta from San Marino. The game could provide a security nightmare. Stephen got the views of sports journalist Steven Beacom and crowd safety expert Andrew ...
30m Jun 20, 2017
30m
Children’s Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma tells @StephenNolan why she is launching a mental health review for kids and young people
Did you know that in 2012, the five year average suicide rate for 15 to 19 year olds was four times higher in Northern Ireland than for England and Wales.And, in 2014, 550 under 16s and 5500 16 to 19 year olds were prescribed anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs. The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Koulla Yiasouma, has now launched an Independent Review of Child a...
25m Jun 19, 2017
25m
#BBCNolan Reporter @nweir1 talks to Esme Charles about caring for husband with MS
Last week was carers week..And did you know there are nearly a quarter of a million people in Northern Ireland providing care to an older, disabled or seriously ill loved one. Our reporter, Nicola Weir, went to see Esme Charles at her home in Cookstown. She's been looking after for her husband, Denis, for over forty years after he was diagnosed with MS just seven years after they were married. ...
7m Jun 19, 2017
7m
Should Scotland be allowed to offer free abortions to NI women? #BBCNolan
Scotland is considering offering free abortions to women from Northern Ireland, it is being reported. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is said to be examining ways the procedure could be made available in Scotland on the NHS. Last week the UK's highest court narrowly rejected an appeal by a mother and daughter in their legal battle for women from Northern Ireland to receive free abortions on th...
16m Jun 19, 2017
16m
‘These are about marking territory’ – Alliance MLA Stephen Farry on UVF flags #BBCNolan
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry comments of the erection of flags in South Belfast.
2m Jun 19, 2017
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Row over UVF flags in South Belfast shared housing area #BBCNolan
Residents of a shared area of South Belfast are calling for the removal of UVF flags that were attached to lamp-posts in broad daylight.The flags were erected in the Global Crescent and Cantrell Close off Ravenhill Avenue which are part of the 'Together Building United Communities' programme which aims to improve community relations and work towards a more united and shared society. PHOTO CRED...
30m Jun 19, 2017
30m
Drug overdose deaths 'almost a weekly occurrence' - PSNI's Drew Harris tells @StephenNolan
Drug overdose deaths 'almost a weekly occurrence' - PSNI's Drew Harris tells Nolan
4m Jun 16, 2017
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Up to 200 investigations open at any one time into child sexual abuse online - PSNI's Drew Harris tells @StephenNolan
Up to 200 investigations open at any one time into child sexual abuse online - PSNI's Drew Harris tells Nolan
4m Jun 16, 2017
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Frampton fans fuming as big fight tickets sell out in minutes
Many local boxing fans have been left extremely disappointed after tickets for Carl Framptons fight next month sold out within minutes of going on sale. To add insult to injury many of the tickets later resurfaced on reselling website with some charging £500 per ticket. Carl himself hit out at ticket touts on his twitter feed. Cyclone promotions released a statement saying "The majority of the ...
14m Jun 16, 2017
14m
Local politician calls for full assessment of public and privately owned housing blocks following London fire
Police have warned they may never be able to identify all of the people who died in the fire that engulfed a block of flats in west London. Emergency services are spending a third day searching for bodies in the burnt-out Grenfell Tower in North Kensington. Back home and some politicians are calling for a full assessment of both public and privately owned housing blocks following the tragedy. S...
5m Jun 16, 2017
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'Officers are working under severe terrorist threat against them every day' - Police Federation
'Officers are working under severe terrorist threat against them every day' - Police Federation's Mark Lindsay
4m Jun 16, 2017
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Up to 2 PSNI officers a month having to move home due to paramilitary threats - PSNI's Drew Harris
Up to 2 PSNI officers a month having to move home due to paramilitary threats - PSN Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris
2m Jun 16, 2017
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Nolan exclusive - growing number of PSNI officers off sick with mental health issues (Part Two)
Part Two - The Nolan Show can exclusively reveal that mental health related absence - within the PSNI has increased by almost 40%, in 4 years. Our investigation can reveal that in 2016, almost 40,000 days were lost due to mental health sickness like anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol problems and PTSD. This can be compared to just under 29,000 days in 2012. The increase in mental health sick...
18m Jun 16, 2017
18m
Nolan exclusive - growing number of PSNI officers off sick with mental health issues (Part One)
The Nolan Show can exclusively reveal that mental health related absence - within the PSNI has increased by almost 40%, in 4 years. Our investigation can reveal that in 2016, almost 40,000 days were lost due to mental health sickness like anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol problems and PTSD. This can be compared to just under 29,000 days in 2012. The increase in mental health sickness comes ...
22m Jun 16, 2017
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@RealCFrampton says big fight is a must-win otherwise “it could be the end of my career”
Boxer Carl Frampton says big fight is a must-win otherwise “it could be the end of my career”
2m Jun 15, 2017
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'Dark Chapter' - American author @winniemli publishes story on surviving Belfast rape
Just a warning for this next item, some people may find it distressing as it deals with a sexual crime. In 2008 an American woman was viciously raped by a teenage stranger on a visit to Belfast. Film producer Winnie M Li had decided to go for a walk in Colin Glen forest park where she was attacked by 15 year old Edward Gerard Connors. He was later sentenced to eight years in prison with two yea...
9m Jun 15, 2017
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Boxing hero @RealCFrampton talks to @StephenNolan ahead of next month's Belfast fight
So the news everyone has been waiting for was finally announced yesterday, Carl Frampton will be fighting again this summer and it will be in Belfast. The Jackal will make his ring return against Andres Gutierrez at the SSE Arena in a WBC world featherweight title eliminator on 29th July. Carl and manager Barry McGuigan spoke to Nolan this morning.
11m Jun 15, 2017
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