'We've no desire to see an election' - @conormurphysf challenged on talks stance
There's been mud-slinging between the DUP and Sinn Fein as to who is to blame for the collapse of the Stormont talks. Arlene Foster said Sinn Fein was "not in agreement-finding mode" while the Michelle O'Neill accused the DUP of not having the "right attitude". Secretary of State James Brokenshire yesterday warned there will now be a "short window of opportunity" to strike a deal over issues li...
14m Mar 28, 2017
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What next in the Stormont talks stalemate? @telliot_UUP and @NicholaMallon discuss
No local decisions made by locally elected representatives. No local politicians trying to reduce waiting lists. No local politicians with power. Direct rule Tory ministers - what are they going to impose on NI? Talks have collapsed after Sinn Fein said the latest phase of negotiations had run its course. So Sinn Fein are not nominating its Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill as Deputy First Minis...
23m Mar 27, 2017
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#BBCNolan exclusive - we reveal number of drivers on our roads despite having 12 or more penalty points
A Nolan Show exclusive. As most drivers will know if you get 12 penalty points on your licence you lose it. Well apparently that isn't always the case as the Nolan Show can reveal that there are currently 124 drivers in Northern Ireland that have 12 or more points on their licence and have not been disqualified from driving. With the highest having 20 points. So that is 124 people that have bee...
19m Mar 27, 2017
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'If politicians don't make a deal happen the money has to stop' - @naomi_long on Stormont stalemate
'If politicians don't make a deal happen the money has to stop' - Alliance Party leader Naomi Long on Stormont stalemate
11m Mar 27, 2017
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'There should be no return to direct rule' - @JohnODowdSF on Stormont talks collapse
No local decisions made by locally elected representatives. No local politicians trying to reduce waiting lists. No local politicians with power. Direct rule Tory ministers - what are they going to impose on NI? Talks have collapsed after Sinn Fein said the latest phase of negotiations had run its course. So Sinn Fein are not nominating its Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill as Deputy First Minis...
11m Mar 27, 2017
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'Brokenshire needs to put on his big boy pants' - @DGordonoldhack on Stormont talks stalemate
No local decisions made by locally elected representatives. No local politicians trying to reduce waiting lists. No local politicians with power. Direct rule Tory ministers - what are they going to impose on NI? Talks have collapsed after Sinn Fein said the latest phase of negotiations had run its course. So Sinn Fein are not nominating its Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill as Deputy First Minis...
9m Mar 27, 2017
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Abortion pills bought online - pro-choice activists hit out at police raids
Abortion pills bought online - an emotive topic that has sparked much debate here. The police have been criticised by campaigners for their investigations, with claims that over the past few weeks, pro-choice activists have had their homes and offices raided, some with warrants to seize their phones, laptops and bank statements. Others have been invited for questioning. Campaigners say this vio...
6m Mar 24, 2017
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Has coverage of Westminster terror attack gone too far? @CharlieSeaWolf and @BpStephenLowe discuss
The BBC have been criticised for its coverage of Wednesday's terror attack in London. Last night it was confirmed that a 5th person has now died and more than 40 people were injured. Columnist Simon Jenkins appearing on Newsnight last night said "the BBC has made a choice. They've opted with the terrorist." What do you think has the coverage gone too far? Or should the news report as much infor...
16m Mar 24, 2017
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McGuinness funeral - a momentous day in Derry. What impact will it have on the future of NI?
A momentous day in the Bogside. The great and the good were there to pay their respects to Martin McGuinness. The former IRA commander turned peace maker. In a move that made headlines spontaneous applause broke out for DUP leader Arlene Foster as she took her seat in the church. Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire and Irish President Michael D Higgins were there along with PSNI chief ...
28m Mar 24, 2017
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From paramilitary to parliamentarian - a look back at some of the key moments in the life of Martin McGuinness
A momentous day in the bogside in Derry yesterday as Martin McGuinness was laid to rest . Let's have a look back at some of the comments, and some key moments in the life of Martin McGuinness.
15m Mar 24, 2017
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'Then we will decide who the Deputy FM is' – @J_Donaldson_MP on SF demand for Arlene to step aside
'Then we will decide who the Deputy FM is' – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP on Sinn Féin demand for Arlene Foster to step aside.
1m Mar 23, 2017
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Do you support what self-proclaimed 'paedophile hunters' do or should it be left to the police?
The NSPCC reported recently that the numbers of people recorded as being in possession of child abuse images has gone up by 70% percent in NI in the last year alone. There are a group of English people who say they are doing some of the police's work for them. They are posing online as children to smoke the paedophiles out...and then they confront them. On the TV show last night Stephen spoke t...
10m Mar 23, 2017
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'It's not right for Adams to set ultimatum' - @J_Donaldson_MP on Stormont talks
'It's not right for Adams to set ultimatum' - Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP on Stormont talks
3m Mar 23, 2017
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From gunman to statesman - a look back on the life of Martin McGuinness
Former Deputy First Minister and Sinn Fein Leader Martin McGuinness will be laid to rest later today.There is no doubt he was a man who divided opinion in life and in death. From politicians to you, our listeners, many have been sharing their thoughts on his passing in recent days. Lets have a look back at some of those comments, and some key moments in the life of Martin McGuinness - from gunm...
13m Mar 23, 2017
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'He was a very likeable man' - former PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde on Martin McGuinness
Just before we came on air Stephen spoke to former Chief Constable of the PSNI Sir Hugh Orde and asked his thoughts on the passing of Martin McGuinness.
7m Mar 23, 2017
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.@J_Donaldson_MP on Martin McGuinness funeral and Stormont talks
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP on Martin McGuinness funeral and Stormont talks.
13m Mar 23, 2017
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'We will not have our democracy undermined by any terrorism' - @J_Donaldson_MP on the terror at Westminster yesterday
Four people were killed and 40 injured after a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament in London yesterday. The single attacker first drove a car over Westminster Bridge ploughing into people killing at least two pedestrians. He then crashed the car before running to Parliament and stabbing and killing a policeman who confronted him. The attacker was shot dead by armed officers. The officer...
5m Mar 23, 2017
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Historic day as the leader of unionism to attend funeral of former IRA commander - @malodoherty and @JimAllister discuss
A historic moment in the history of Northern Ireland. The once unthinkable will happen in L'derry later today, as the leader of unionism attends the funeral of a former IRA commander. Arlene Foster - the DUP leader - will attend the funeral of her former partner in government Martin McGuinness. The man who removed her from office in January in his last political act. But also the man who was a ...
27m Mar 23, 2017
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Martin McGuinness - peacemaker or paramilitary? @IRLPatricia and @RuthDE discuss
The assembly will be recalled for a special sitting to remember Martin McGuinness later today. Vigils were held in Belfast, Londonderry and Dublin last night to remember him and thousands turned out to accompany his coffin to his family home in Derry yesterday. But his death continues to divide opinion. In loyalist Sandy Row in Belfast a bonfire was built as they celebrated his death. Some cann...
29m Mar 22, 2017
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'I think he will go down in history as one of the great peacemakers' - former NI Secretary Shaun Woodward
Stephen spoke to former Secretary of State Shaun Woodward. He spelt out how at times like these victims of the IRA should never be forgotten.
3m Mar 22, 2017
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'I'll remember Martin as a representative of his people' - former US Senator George Mitchell
Last night Stephen spoke to George Mitchell who chaired the talks that led to the Good Friday Agreement. They talked about his memories of Martin McGuinness. But Stephen began by asking him if, given Martin's role in instructing and commanding IRA violence, he would call him a good man.
4m Mar 22, 2017
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A listen back to when @StephenNolan interviewed Martin McGuinness in 2007
Stephen has spoken to Martin at various times throughout his career. Stephen sat down with him in 2007 when he had just been appointed Deputy First Minister and they began with his thoughts on beginning a working partnership with Ian Paisley.
6m Mar 22, 2017
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Martin McGuinness - from paramilitary to peacebuilder #BBCNolan
A man who divided opinion in life and death. We have a look back at some key moments in the life of Martin McGuinness. From the IRA to our Deputy First Minister.
7m Mar 22, 2017
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#BBCNolan callers react to death of Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness
#BBCNolan callers react to death of Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness
15m Mar 21, 2017
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Daughter of man killed in IRA bomb @JoBerry9 - 'I admire Martin McGuinness for what he’s done for peace in NI'
Daughter of man killed in IRA bomb - 'I admire Martin McGuinness for what he’s done for peace in NI'
4m Mar 21, 2017
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'I think he made an enormous contribution to NI being a better place than it was' - @campbellclaret on McGuinness
'I think he made an enormous contribution to NI being a better place than it was' - Alastair Campbell on Martin McGuinness
5m Mar 21, 2017
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‘He was a coward. Most terrorists are cowards’ - Lord Tebbit on Martin McGuinness
‘He was a coward. Most terrorists are cowards’ - Lord Tebbit on Martin McGuinness
8m Mar 21, 2017
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'He charmed everyone from Ian Paisley to the Queen' - @DGordonoldhack
'He charmed everyone from Ian Paisley to the Queen' - former Executive Press Secretary and ex-Nolan Show editor David Gordon
6m Mar 21, 2017
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'He took dark secrets to his grave' - @JimAllister
'He took dark secrets to his grave' - TUV leader Jim Allister
7m Mar 21, 2017
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'We need to recognise that people on all sides will be hurting today' - @naomi_long
'We need to recognise that people on all sides will be hurting today' - Alliance Party leader Naomi Long
3m Mar 21, 2017
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'His role in bringing people from a violent tradition to a peaceful place can't be underestimated' - @columeastwood
'His role in bringing people from a violent tradition to a peaceful place can't be underestimated' - SDLP leader Colum Eastwood
5m Mar 21, 2017
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'There was an integrity about Martin McGuinness' - @mikenesbittni
'There was an integrity about Martin McGuinness' - UUP's Mike Nesbitt on Martin McGuinness
3m Mar 21, 2017
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Martin McGuinness - from paramilitary to peacebuilder #BBCNolan
Martin McGuinness - from paramilitary to peacebuilder
6m Mar 21, 2017
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.@ianpaisleymp reacts to death of Martin McGuinness #BBCNolan
Sinn Féin leader Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66. It is understood he had been suffering from a rare heart condition. He was a former IRA leader turned peacemaker who made a remarkable journey from guns to government. Some cannot see past his former life as a terrorist and IRA commander. Others see him as Sinn Fein's chief negotiator who took...
9m Mar 21, 2017
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Another child “internally suspended” because of his haircut. Is this going too far?
Just one week after a local mum launched a scathing attack on her son's school for putting him in isolation over a haircut another mum has decided to keep her son out of school for the same reason.
25m Mar 20, 2017
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Should MPs be prevented from employing spouses and relatives?
At the moment there are about 150 MPs who employ spouses or family members but the new rules will only affect newly elected MPs after 2020.The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said it had not brought this in because there had been rules broken or inappropriate claims but because the practice of employing "connected parties" is out of step with modern employment practices.
27m Mar 20, 2017
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Crunch time in the talks to save Stormont. Can a deal be reached or will we face another election?
28m Mar 20, 2017
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To @mikenesbittni - Did SDLP vote transfer comments cost him his job?
How did Mike's 2nd preference comments go down within his own party at the time?
4m Mar 17, 2017
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Nesbitt reveals nobody tried to convince him to stay as leader .
Former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt talks about his decision to stand down as party leader.
2m Mar 17, 2017
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Children’s Commissioner to schools: “Change your policy on uniforms and hair”
Following our story yesterday about a 14-year-old being put in "isolation" at school because of his haircut, we spoke to the Children's Commissioner, Koulla Yiasouma
23m Mar 17, 2017
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"I should go and I should go quickly" - Mike Nesbitt on standing down as leader of the UUP
Mike Nesbitt speaks to Stephen in first radio interview since standing down as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
3m Mar 17, 2017
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“I went on a journey” - Mike Nesbitt says he will now support a law change on Equal Marriage
Mike tells Stephen that he now supports a change in the law here to allow gay marriage
7m Mar 17, 2017
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Mike Nesbitt fell on his sword after a disastrous Stormont election for UUP – he talks to Stephen today
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt was the high profile casualty of Stormont's snap election. He announced his dramatic resignation after his party lost six seats, leaving it with just 10 MLAs, because he said the buck stopped with him.
30m Mar 17, 2017
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14-year-old student “put into isolation” in school over haircut – does this punishment go too far?
How would you feel about your child being put into 'isolation' in school because of their hair cut? That is what happened to an Enniskillen Grammar school pupil. The 14-year-old was separated from his mates for 2 days after turning up with a new hair-do the school didn't like.
25m Mar 16, 2017
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Reaction to DUP redline for Stormont talks: no Arlene, no government.
Callers and commentators react to breaking news on DUP red line in Stormont talks
19m Mar 16, 2017
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: If Sinn Fein demand Arlene Foster steps aside then “we are not going to get a government”
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: If Sinn Fein demand Arlene Foster steps aside then “we are not going to get a government”
22m Mar 16, 2017
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Sinn Fein accuse British Government of using national security as a veto to hold back the truth
Nearly two weeks down. With only one week to go in the crucial talks at Stormont. Will they get the institutions up an running again? A major sticking point could be what information about the Troubles the British government is willing to reveal. Yesterday the Secretary of State told the Commons that some information from the Troubles can never enter the public domain because it would put lives...
12m Mar 16, 2017
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Nelson McCausland and Padraig O Tiarnaigh clash over how much an Irish Language Act could cost
An Irish language act would cost £18.5 million over the course of a Assembly term. That's according to an Irish language group. Conradh na Gaeilge has produced an implementation document detailing what an act would entail. They say there would be an initial £8.5m cost and then another £2 million a year over 5 years to run it. The group proposes 11 different sections as part of an act covering e...
25m Mar 15, 2017
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Reaction to 'stick border where sun doesn't shine' remarks from Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson addressed the European parliament yesterday, rejecting any kind of border in Ireland after Brexit. She said rather than listen to concerns over Brexit, Ireland had been told to "get over it". She added "Theresa, your notion of a border, hard and soft, stick it where the sun doesn't shine 'cos you're not putting it in Ireland." Former MP Edwina Currie and commentat...
26m Mar 15, 2017
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'We take pride in what we do' - group representing bonfire builders talk to #BBCNolan
Since January we've been reporting on bonfire material being left in East Belfast. Pallets and toxic tyres were dumped at a controversial bonfire site beside the £40m Connswater Community Greenway project. Collectors even had a message for Stephen when we first started discussing this, a "F*** Stephen Nolan" banner was placed over the pallets and a picture of them with it was posted online. At ...
28m Mar 15, 2017
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