Callers react - Would you pay more tax to ease pressure on health service?
Would you pay more tax to help our ailing health care system? That's what a doctor and former Conservative health minister has called for. Dan Poulter says a new tax is needed to ensure the UK has a properly funded health service. He told the Observer newspaper that raising National Insurance was one of the simplest ways forward. John Compton has held one of the most senior positions in the he...
8m Aug 30, 2016
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Would you pay more tax to ease pressure on health service? #BBCNolan
Would you pay more tax to help our ailing health care system? That's what a doctor and former Conservative health minister has called for. Dan Poulter says a new tax is needed to ensure the UK has a properly funded health service. He told the Observer newspaper that raising National Insurance was one of the simplest ways forward. John Compton has held one of the most senior positions in the he...
28m Aug 30, 2016
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‘I’ve found it extremely tough’ – ex-MLA John Dallat on life after retirement
Ex-MLA John Dallat on life after retirement from working on the hill.
3m Aug 26, 2016
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‘Super foods’, tipping and Great British Bake Off - TV foodie @JayRayner1 chats to @StephenNolan
No stranger to fans of good grub - it's the famous food critic Jay Rayner.A regular on the One Show and Masterchef, the award-winning writer with The Observer, he was recently voted by UK Press Gazette as the most influential food and drink journalist in Britain.
18m Aug 26, 2016
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Businesses kick up stink over new dumping rules @nweir1 has the story
Now last month we brought the story on how new rules at a council dump has banned vans and commercial vehicles. The scheme at Ards and North Down Borough Council had upset some small business owners who said they feared it could affect their livelihood. This week, a number of them staged a protest outside the recycling depot at Balloo Industrial Estate in Bangor. And our reporter, Nicola Weir, ...
6m Aug 26, 2016
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What age would you retire if you could afford it? #StephenNolan is considering his options
What age would you retire if you could afford it? Would you miss work if you walked away? How would you put in the time? Would you enjoy the opportunity to do what you want?
25m Aug 26, 2016
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Our reporter @nweir1 reports from Methodist College on #GCSEResultsDay2016
Around 30,000 students here will receive their GCSE results this morning. Many are excited to go to their schools to pick up their grades. And our reporter, Nicola Weir, caught up with some students at Methody earlier this morning and managed to grab a chat with the education minister Peter Weir.
5m Aug 25, 2016
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#BBCNolan callers react to Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris interview
Callers comment on Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris interview with Stephen.
17m Aug 25, 2016
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Are PSNI officers being properly supported? Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris addresses officer mental health care Part 1
It's the story that has dominated the news agenda all week - the pressures many of our police officers are under. We have heard from the Police Federation as well as many, many current and former police officers who shared their personal stories of the effects the demanding job has had on their mental health, and in particular PTSD.Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris joined Stephen in the studio.
28m Aug 25, 2016
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Are PSNI officers being properly supported? Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris addresses officer mental health care Part 2
It's the story that has dominated the news agenda all week - the pressures many of our police officers are under. We have heard from the Police Federation as well as many, many current and former police officers who shared their personal stories of the effects the demanding job has had on their mental health, and in particular PTSD.Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris joined Stephen in the studio.
25m Aug 25, 2016
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Expert’s fear over the effect of porn on kids
A top school attended by former Prime Minister Tony Blair has put porn on the curriculumFettes College in Edinburgh will provide "porn awareness" classes following fears over the negative effects porn addiction can have on pupils.They will be run by Mary Sharpe, a lawyer and founder of The Reward Foundation, which promotes healthy relationships.She told The Sunday Times: "These schools realise ...
18m Aug 24, 2016
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Are you tired of troublesome kids on planes? @BBCNolan
For some there is nothing worse than when you are heading away on holiday and you take your seat on the plane only for a crying child to be in the seat next to you? Or are you a parent who worries about travelling with children and having to apologise to those around you? Maybe the answer would be children free flights or at least zones that are reserved for parents and children. Would you pay...
14m Aug 24, 2016
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Fresh demand for a new Brexit vote @BBCNolan
It's two months since referendum result day, two months since the big Brexit victory.June 24 was the day we woke up to the historic news that the UK had voted to leave the EU.Well it seems some on the Remain side still haven't given up.Labour leadership contender Owen Smith is demanding a fresh vote - either another referendum or a general election on the terms of the final Brexit deal. Is tha...
10m Aug 24, 2016
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Funding for community project approved despite row over IRA men's names on gates
The DUP are furious that a council has voted to approve £180,000 of funding for a community project in the Glens despite a row over the names of two IRA men on the gates of the planned site.Last night Causeway Coast and Glens Council voted 19-18 in favour of allocating the money to help build a shared community space on the site. It followed a decision by Oisin Glenarrife hurling club to remove...
28m Aug 24, 2016
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‘I don’t trust banks’ – Gloria Hunniford on her fraud ordeal
Just how safe is YOUR money in YOUR bank account? Gloria Hunniford thought her cash was safe - until she was the victim of a bank scam with con artists trying to steal £120,000 from her.The presenter of BBC's Rip Off Britain was ripped off herself and says she felt "violated" after being targeted by fraudsters.
12m Aug 23, 2016
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Is Dublin airport growth a threat to NI rivals?
Dublin was confirmed as Europe's fastest-growing major airport last week, as figures showed strong overall increases in Irish air traffic this year. And it seems many Northern Ireland flyers are choosing Dublin over our own airports. Between 2012 and 2014, there has been a 69% increase in the number of Northern Ireland residents using Dublin Airport. So what does this mean for Northern Ireland'...
8m Aug 23, 2016
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‘Do not resuscitate’ orders – who decides?
A County Antrim man has spoken of how he was unaware that a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order had been placed on his medical file. He feels his human rights have been violated. Earlier this year, a study by the Royal College of Physicians in England found one in five families was not consulted when doctors had decided not to revive their relative. So what are the rules? Who should decide?
12m Aug 23, 2016
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‘Whinger’ jibe at police sparks angry reaction
Caller Steven sparked an angry reaction when he branded police officers suffering from PTSD, “whingers”
13m Aug 23, 2016
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Police Fed brands support for ill officers ‘inadequate’
How much pressure are our police officers under? Mental health problems, PTSD, workload pressures.Are they getting the support they need? Are we, in fact, asking too much from police?These were the big issues we tackled on yesterday's show. Today, Stephen spoke to Mark Lindsay, chairman of the Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers.
23m Aug 23, 2016
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Ex-police chief talks of his own PTSD experience
Alan McQuillian opens up over his PTSD struggle
3m Aug 22, 2016
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‘I miss my mind the most’ – policeman on job’s mental health toll
Police officer opens up about his struggles with mental health on the job.
18m Aug 22, 2016
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Reaction to Chief constable’s 'dry their eyes' comments
Northern Ireland's top police officer made a public apology yesterday after an online row in which he told one of his officers to "dry their eyes" and quit the force if they couldn't hack the job.The spat started after Chief Constable George Hamilton posted a message on Twitter inviting people to think about a career in policing.When some serving officers responded to tell him of their struggle...
25m Aug 22, 2016
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Chief constable apologises after tweet telling complaining officers to 'dry their eyes'
Northern Ireland's top police officer made a public apology yesterday after an online row in which he told one of his officers to "dry their eyes" and quit the force if they couldn't hack the job.The spat started after Chief Constable George Hamilton posted a message on Twitter inviting people to think about a career in policing.When some serving officers responded to tell him of their struggle...
28m Aug 22, 2016
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A pain in the back - waiting times of up to nearly two and a half years to see a spinal consultant
Nearly two and a half years or 120 weeks -That's how long people are waiting to see a consultant for back problems in the Belfast Trust.
15m Aug 19, 2016
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Stephen gets a flea in his ear from caller Martin
#nolan caller Martin tells Stephen his opinion
10m Aug 19, 2016
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SF-Bryson revelations- the fallout continues...
Sinn Fein says it would welcome an inquiry into the back channel contacts between its ex-MLA Daithi McKay and loyalist Jamie Bryson. Mr McKay has resigned from Stormont after revelations from this show and the Irish News that he and another Sinn Fein party member had given secret advice to Mr Bryson. Sinn Fein says that the party had absolutely no knowledge of the contacts. Other parties won't ...
29m Aug 19, 2016
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Is it time to ditch Mr and Mrs for more gender neutral titles?
Could it be the end of Mister and Missus? A council in England is to introduce the title Mix, spelt MX on forms. Oxford City Council has been praised for introducing the gender neutral title. It has approved plans to include Mx as an option on paperwork, alongside traditional terms such as Miss, Ms, Mrs and Mr. It's to make the council more trans-inclusive.
12m Aug 18, 2016
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@nweir1 reports from Aquinas Grammar School on ‘A’ level results day
More than 28,000 students in Northern Ireland are receiving A-level and AS-level results this morning. They can get them online, but many are expected to go to their schools to pick up their grades. Our reporter, Nicola Weir, was at Aquinas Grammar School in Belfast
10m Aug 18, 2016
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Reaction to ‘explosive’ revelations on SF link to Jamie Bryson’s NAMA evidence
This raises big questions not least for Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay who was chair of the Assembly Finance committee. It was conducting the Stormont NAMA inquiry that Jamie Bryson gave evidence to.
30m Aug 18, 2016
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SF-Bryson back channel – DUP wants police investigation
Stephen spoke to DUP minister Peter Weir and UUP’s Finance Spokesman Philip Smith
14m Aug 18, 2016
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Secret SF back channel to loyalist Jamie Bryson - @StephenNolan sets out the story
The Nolan Show has seen evidence which would suggest a secret back channel between Sinn Fein and loyalist Jamie Bryson in a bid to damage Peter Robinson. Allegations that Jamie Bryson was coached on his evidence to a Stormont committee - including on how to make public allegations against Mr Robinson. These were allegations that Mr Robinson dismissed as "scurrilous and unfounded".
10m Aug 18, 2016
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Vinny and Nicola are on the road in Newcastle
Vinny and Nicola are on the road in Newcastle
4m Aug 17, 2016
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Do we need a special police unit to track down and prosecute online abusers?
Reports that almost £2 million will be pumped into a so-called 'Twitter Squad' to help tackle abuse on social media. Volunteers would be trained to seek out anything they deem inappropriate on social networks, report it to officers who'll attempt to track them down and prosecute them. The report seen by The Mail says Scotland Yard will have five detectives running it. It would include issues li...
13m Aug 17, 2016
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Boxing funding - Should the government give financial support to a sport that may cause brain damage?
Sports Minister Paul Givan announced this week £200,000 funding to four Northern Ireland amateur boxing clubs to help improve their premises. The additional funding will help three Belfast clubs Cairn Lodge ABC, City of Belfast ABC, and world champion Carl Frampton's old club Midland ABC. Carrickfergus club, Castle ABC will be encouraged to develop their facilities in a bid to increase membersh...
6m Aug 17, 2016
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Irish Olympic boxer Michael Conlan swears on live TV after losing the gold. Is an emotional outburst ever justified?
The last hope of an Irish boxing medal at the Olympics is out of the competition. Bantamweight world champion and Olympic bronze medalist Michael Conlan lost his quarter final fight in Rio in a decision that confounded commentators. Conlan, 24, looked to have done enough to win but the judges decided otherwise.
15m Aug 17, 2016
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‘Orange and Proud’ - was a drinks company right to drop that advertising slogan in NI?
‘Orange and proud.’ How does that marketing slogan for a soft drink make you feel? The Belfast Telegraph is reporting today that a drinks company has pulled the promotion here for fear of causing offence. Volvic uses the slogan Orange and Proud for flavoured water but is worried that it may cause offence.The decision to drop the slogan here has been criticised by unionist politicians.
29m Aug 17, 2016
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Should Stormont be subsidising Belfast-New York flights?
A rescue deal has been agreed to stop the US airline United ending its daily service between Belfast and New York. The assistance is believed to be worth around 9 million pounds over 3 years. Most of the money will come from Stormont. Without the package, United would have stopped flights between Belfast International and Newark from September. The Economy Minister, Simon Hamilton, says the rou...
10m Aug 16, 2016
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My brother and his struggle with schizophrenia – @campbellclaret talks to @stephennolan
Alastair Campbell, the former Downing Street press chief, has written about his big brother Donald's long struggle with schizophrenia. Donald died last week at the age of 62. In a moving article for the Times, his famous brother writes about his life, his illness and the toll it took.
25m Aug 16, 2016
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Controversial Bogside bonfire - We have the latest reaction.
Homes were evacuated during a security alert linked to a controversial bonfire in the Bogside in Derry / Londonderry last night. Hundreds of people cheered as the bonfire was lit on the main road after a last minute attempt to move it failed.The structure reached 20ft in height and partially blocked the road, leading to complaints from local residents and disruption to traffic.Union flags and S...
30m Aug 16, 2016
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Lacy lingerie for men - do you think it could ever catch on?
Would you want your man dressing up in sexy lingerie - designed for men? Well they can as men's lingerie is NOW a thing. A new brand called Menagerie is offering lace pyjamas, boxers and even corsets for men in a bid to change their undies for something more appealing. Commentators Kim Kelly and Jim McDowell
8m Aug 15, 2016
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Should Belfast be doing more to crack down on litter louts?
Figures obtained by a freedom of information request to the Nolan Show tell us that in the last 2 years Belfast City council has handed out 4755 fines for littering offences which works out at roughly six and a half fines per day. Out of those 4755 fines handed out, 394 have been taken to court and the Council has received a total of £233,615But is it enough? Should the city council be doing mo...
15m Aug 15, 2016
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Columnist Kevin Myers has a go at the Ulster Fry! @BBCNolan callers react
Sunday Times columnist Kevin Myers has had a go at the Ulster Fry!He has labelled it as "utterly irredeemable". Ulster Unionist Councillor Darryl Wilson runs Mr D's catering van on Ballymoney's Ballymena Road - he says the Ulster Fry critic should eat his words.
18m Aug 15, 2016
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Drug mule Michaella McCollum heads home – is she being treated like a celebrity?
Convicted drug smuggler Michaella McCollum is back in Ireland. The 23-year-old from Dungannon has arrived back after being released from a Peru prison earlier this year. But how should society treat her? Shun her? Give her a warm welcome home? Leave her alone to get on with her life?The DUP's Lord Morrow has claimed she's getting publicity like a minor celebrity. He says "The focus should be on...
26m Aug 15, 2016
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Vinnie, the dog no one wants. Could you give this “gentle giant” a home?
A dog being cared for at Dogs Trust, Ballymena, dubbed the one "nobody wanted" is still waiting on a loving owner to take him home. Six months after Dogs Trust, Ballymena launched a nationwide appeal to find a home for the seven-year-old on Valentine's Day, Labrador cross Vinnie, the "gentle giant" is still seeking a loving owner.
5m Aug 12, 2016
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Rename Bacon and Eggs Bay in Tasmania - that’s the call from animal rights charity.
Reports this morning that Animal rights group PETA want to change the name of Eggs AND Bacon Bay - in Tasmania. Apparently they want it renamed to Apple and Cherry Bay - to make sure people are not being encouraged to make poor dietary choices.
6m Aug 12, 2016
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More on petrol station “drive offs” will it lead to more thefts?
Yesterday we brought you the story of petrol station owners around the Ards peninsula claiming the police are 'washing their hands' of 'drive offs' at their forecourts. It was after the PSNI said that owners will have to pursue non payment of fuel themselves because many are genuine mistakes and placing a preventable burden on them.
18m Aug 12, 2016
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“The Greatest Show on Earth.” Are you enjoying the Rio Olympics?
The first ever Olympics in south America has hit the half way point. In Rio, Team GB are now EIGHTH in the medal table. And yesterday Team Ireland got a badly need boost, with the rowers the talk of the town and Ballymena's Steven Donnelly through to the next round in boxing.But they've not been without controversy: a severe recession in Brazil, a nationwide Zika outbreak, and the governor of R...
30m Aug 12, 2016
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Police tell petrol station owners “We won’t investigate “drive-offs” @nweir1 reports
Petrol station owners in the Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down areas claim the police are 'washing their hands' of 'drive offs' at their forecourts.
6m Aug 11, 2016
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Brexit: DUP’s Ian Paisley “it must be a slow news day”
Dup's Ian Paisley reaction to latest Brexit developments
20m Aug 11, 2016
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Brexit: Reaction from Nolan callers and commentators
Reaction from Nolan callers and commentators, Alex Kane and Malachi O'Doherty
15m Aug 11, 2016
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