A very important interview on Nolan this morning - a desperate mother pleads for help for her son who's fighting severe mental health issues
This morning you will hear what it's like for some families coping with relatives who have severe mental health issues in Northern Ireland. This is not an easy listen. You'll hear a desperate mother who has been trying to care for her suicidal son for the last 6 years. She has contacted the Nolan Show as a last resort as her son battles his mental health issues. Despite trying to take his own l...
36m Aug 15, 2018
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Jeremy Corbyn clashes with Israeli Prime Minister as row over Labour leader's presence at 2014 wreath laying ceremony - @toryboypierce, @Kevin_Maguire and @7815PWK debate
Jeremy Corbyn has clashed with the Israeli Prime Minister as a row escalated over the Labour leader's presence at an event which included the honouring of a Palestinian suspected of involvement in the Munich Olympics massacre. Benjamin Netanyahu said Mr Corbyn deserved "unequivocal condemnation" for laying a wreath on the grave of one of those behind the atrocity. The Labour leader said the cla...
19m Aug 14, 2018
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No deal #Brexit disaster - local farmers claim some farming could be wiped out if we crash out of Europe - @samchesney1 and @ClaireHanna discuss
A no-deal Brexit could virtually wipe out sheep farming in Northern Ireland. That's the claim from he Ulster Farmers' Union beef and sheep chairman Sam Chesney. He says the imposition of costly tariffs could price local lamb producers out of the French market. That would be very costly for the industry here, which exports a large amount of produce there. Mr Chesney said that a loss of access to...
5m Aug 14, 2018
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Streaming killed the TV star? Official figures show on demand video surges ahead of liner TV - @worldinaglass and @KellyAllen01 discuss
Is traditional linear TV - as we know it - dead? The use of commercial video streaming services has surged ahead according to official figures. Close to half of all adults surveyed by the Office of National Statistics said they had watched Netflix, Now TV, Amazon Prime Video or a similar internet-based service over the past 3 months. With viewing figures dropping for many of the big shows on th...
9m Aug 14, 2018
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Alcohol misuse the "greatest healthcare problem facing Northern Ireland" - coroner fires warning over our booze use
The number of alcohol related deaths here is at a record high according to figures obtained by BBC News NI. Between 2001 and 2016, more than 3,500 deaths in Northern Ireland were attributed to alcohol - that's more than four-a-week on average. Stephen spoke to GP Dr George O'Neill who is chair of Addiction NI, Eamon Foley from Strabane was a homeless street drinker, and journalist and travel wr...
29m Aug 14, 2018
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"It's a battle everyday" - 20 years on from the Omagh bomb. @StephenNolan talks to Kevin Skelton, who lost his wife that day
A cross-community ceremony was held yesterday in Omagh ahead of the 20th Anniversary of the Omagh bomb. 29 people - including a woman pregnant with twins - died in the 1998 Real IRA attack on the County Tyrone town. Kevin Skelton, who lost his wife that day, has expressed his anger that there "is no strategy to deal with the victims."
11m Aug 13, 2018
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Should Children from the age of five be taught in school that they should "decide" their gender? #BBCNolan
Teachers across Scotland will tell children it's up to them to decide if they are a boy a girl from as early as primary one Under the draft guidelines created by Education Scotland, NHS boards and the Scottish Government, children will be told in classrooms that "Your gender is what you decide."
10m Aug 13, 2018
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Belfast's newest hotel is charging eight quid for a pint! How much would you shell out for a drink on a night out? #BBCNolan
How much would you pay for a pint? £4.50 maybe even £5? How about £8? That is the price of a pint of beer in the Observatory on the 23rd floor of Hastings' swish new Grand Central Hotel on Bedford Street. The bar claims it's the "most spectacular and luxurious of liquor lounges" with "never-before-seen views of Belfast and beyond".
7m Aug 13, 2018
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Anger as the Feile West Belfast festival ends to chants of "up the RA" at a Wolf Tones gig last night. Would you feel welcome at what is billed as an inclusive event? #BBCNolan
Last night was the closing of the Feile Festival where the Wolftones played to an estimated 10,000 people on what was the 30th anniversary of the West Belfast Festival. But with chants of 'oh ah up the RA' and IRA flags is this really an all inclusive event?
40m Aug 13, 2018
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Ed Balls in Trumpland - former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer @edballs talks to @StephenNolan about his new TV show, the Labour party and life after politics
The former Labour MP and Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls is taking us on a trip through America's Deep South to meet Trump's most avid supporters. All for his new programme on BBC 2 "Travels in Trumpland" with Ed Balls. He spoke to Stephen this morning.
24m Aug 10, 2018
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Whistleblowers' need protection, not hunted for leaking information - that's the reaction of @NewtonEmerson to a Department of Health investigation - Newton and @SeaninGraham22 spoke to Stephen
Irish News commentator says that the Department of Health needs to show it takes the law on whistleblowers as seriously as it takes the law on data protection. It comes after the Department of Health launched an inquiry into the leaking of letters to the the Irish News. They were 'alert letters' about two former managers at Runwood's Dunmurry Manor care home. The Department of Health gave Trust...
21m Aug 10, 2018
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"It's not too late to rebuild my life" - the horror of war brought home. Former marine tells @StephenNolan about trying to rebuild his life after suffering PTSD, prison and drug addiction
We hear many stories about mental health and addiction but how easy is it to get the help that you need? James is a 27 year old former Royal Marine Commando from Northern Ireland who fought in Afghanistan. After he left the army he suffered PTSD, mental health and addiction problems even spending time in prison. Now he is trying to get his life back on track. If you feel you need to speak to so...
27m Aug 10, 2018
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Controversy as loyalist Michael Stone - who murdered multiple people - opens art show during jail release. @KevinMageeBeeb sets out the story, and reaction from Jim Wilson, @chrisadonnelly and victim Roddy Hackett
There is fresh controversy this morning over the revelation that Michael Stone opened a sale of his artwork while on temporary release from prison. Among those in attendance were the former DUP MLA Sammy Douglas, the DUP Cllr George Dorrian and the Grand Secretary of the Orange Order Mervyn Gibson. BBC's Investigations Correspondent Kevin Magee broke the story, he joined Stephen in the studio -...
25m Aug 09, 2018
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Widespread condemnation as sign mocking victims campaigner Willie Frazer - whose father was killed in an IRA gun attack - placed on anti-interment bonfire in Newry
There has been widespread condemnation after victims campaigner Willie Frazer was mocked on a sign on an anti-interment bonfire in Newry. Mr Frazer's father Bertie, a part-time UDR soldier, was killed in an IRA gun attack in Ballymoyer in 1975. A sign saying "Willie Frazer have you found your daddy yet?" was displayed on top of the bonfire yesterday. Stephen spoke to Ulster Unionist Councillor ...
14m Aug 09, 2018
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Dunmurry Manor care home - Dept of Health tells Nolan Show they've yet to announce terms of reference - nearly two months after they announced a review into the scandal
Dunmurry Manor care home. We promised you we'd keep across any new developments into the scandal. Dreadful historic abuse of elderly people had been going on in the dementia care home in north belfast over a number of years. Over two months ago the Department of Health announced a review into the failings of the home. Well, we can reveal this morning that the terms of reference of that review h...
28m Aug 09, 2018
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Boris Johnson slammed for saying Muslim women wearing burkas "look like letter boxes" - has he gone too far? @toryboypierce and @7815PWK debate
Boris Johnson should be kicked out of the Conservative Party for his remarks about the burka - that's according to Muslim peer Lord Sheikh. Mr Johnson said Muslim women wearing burkas "look like letter boxes" and compared them to "bank robbers". A source said he stood by the comments. The PM has backed calls for him to apologise. Is this more Boris being Boris - or has he gone too far? Stephen ...
13m Aug 08, 2018
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'The Negotiator's Cookbook' - Gerry Adams reveals he's written a book of republican recipes. Will you buy it? @jude42, @CllrMcGimpsey and @AllisonMorris1 discuss
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has announced that he is to publish a cook book in time for Christmas. Called 'The Negotiator's Cookbook', he said it would contain recipes with "some of the best-kept secrets" of the 1998 peace process. Stephen got reaction from commentator Jude Collins - he was hosting an event with Mr Adams when he mentioned the book - and spoke to Irish News journalist Al...
8m Aug 08, 2018
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Nolan exclusive - questions over NI ombudsman's contempt threat - @SJAMcBride and @RossMHussey react
Nolan exclusive - questions over NI ombudsman's contempt threat - Newsletter political editor Sam McBride and former UUP MLA Ross Hussey react
9m Aug 08, 2018
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Nolan Show exclusive - David v Goliath. A local man tells how he's fighting the might of Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman.
A really important story on the Nolan Show about what happens when a citizen tries to defend their reputation against powerful public bodies. This morning we reveal how the Public Services Ombudsman threatened a man with contempt, for sharing a report that was about him. That's the Public Services Ombudsman that's there to ensure you are "served by a fair and efficient public administration tha...
37m Aug 08, 2018
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New survey finds nearly half of parents dream of a holiday without their children - would you do it? @PaulMartin and @TinaCalder debate
A new survey says nearly half of parents dream of taking a holiday without their children. In a poll by Families Online 47% of parents surveyed with children under 12 said they would be happy to leave their children with family or a trusted child minder. But would you do it? Would you love a break from your parenting responsibilities or would you miss your little darlings too much? With me now ...
6m Aug 07, 2018
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Passenger with disability unable to board Belfast flight as his wheelchair repair kit was considered a security risk - @SimonCalder and @brendanbelfast react
Travel journalist Simon Calder and commentator and consultant Brendan Mulgrew react.
4m Aug 07, 2018
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Passenger with disability unable to board flight at Belfast International as his wheelchair repair kit was considered a security risk
A wheelchair user was unable to board a flight at the weekend because he was told his wheelchair repair kit was a security risk. Steve Smithers had been going to visit his sick father when he said staff at Belfast International Airport told him the spanners could be used to "dismantle the plane". Vinny spoke to Steve and his partner Lisa.
11m Aug 07, 2018
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DUP says its MLAs will not sponsor future LGBT Stormont events after video emerges of drag queen using offensive language in Parliament Buildings speech - @oharamal, @malodoherty and DUP MLA Jim Wells debate
No-one in the DUP will sponsor a queer event at Stormont again, according to a story in today's Belfast Telegraph. A video on social media has caused controversy after a drag queen used offensive language in a speech at Parliament Buildings. The event was organised by Queer Greens and sponsored by DUP, Sinn Fein and Green MLAs. Vinny spoke to the Green Party's Malachái O'Hara, commentator Malac...
30m Aug 07, 2018
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New organ donation opt-out system will be in place by 2020 in England - should the same be introduced here?
A new opt-out system for organ donation will be in place by 2020 in England, if Parliament approves "Max's Law". Under the plans detailed by ministers, adults will be presumed to be organ donors unless they have specifically recorded their decision not to be. But what about here in Northern Ireland? Wales already has the system, Scotland looks like its heading that way - so will NI be the only ...
10m Aug 06, 2018
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Cllr @HenryReillyNOEU hits out at Department for Infrastructure as parking tickets issued to guests attending a wedding in his constituency
Two issues you love to talk about on this show - potholes and parking tickets! Newry and Mourne councillor Henry Reilly has brought us both. He spoke to Stephen.
6m Aug 06, 2018
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Arlene Foster backs Peter Robinson's border poll comments and denies they're an attack on her leadership - DUP MLA Jim Wells, @TKbytesback and @SJAMcBride discuss
The DUP leader Arlene Foster has backed Peter Robinson's border poll comments and strongly denied they were an attack on her leadership. Mr Robinson had accused unionists who caution against talking about a border poll of engaging in "claptrap" and "crass folly". But his former colleague Sammy Wilson said "his current analysis of what unionists should be doing is just plain wrong." What is goin...
14m Aug 06, 2018
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Nolan Show reveals over six thousand people waiting to see a neurologist in the Belfast Trust with the longest waiting time nearly two years - @NicholaMallon, @PaulaJaneB and GP Dr George O'Neill react
There are currently over six thousand people waiting to see a neurologist in the Belfast Trust - with the longest average waiting time for a new outpatient appointment for a routine, non-urgent appointment 23 months - that's nearly two years. Stephen got reaction from GP Dr George O'Neill, SDLP's Nichola Mallon and Alliance Party's Paula Bradshaw.
22m Aug 06, 2018
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"I felt like I had to fight" - Nolan Show reveals waiting times for neurologist appointments in Belfast Trust - @nweir1 spoke to one of those waiting on a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis
There are currently over six thousand people waiting to see a neurologist in the Belfast Trust - with the longest average waiting time for a new outpatient appointment for a routine, non-urgent appointment 23 months - that's nearly two years. The figure has come to light after 24 year old Kerri-Ann Flanagan contacted the Nolan Show. She's been told she may have Multiple Sclerosis - but has been...
7m Aug 06, 2018
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Ecstasy for Ireland - they're one of the lowest ranked teams in the Hockey World Cup and they've just made it into the semi finals
The Ireland Women's hockey team are through to the semi final of the hockey world cup! It has been16 years since their last World Cup appearance. Last night they beat India 3-1 in a shoot out and will play Spain in the semi final on Saturday in London. Stephen spoke to Arlene Boyles - Ireland Assistant coach and former Pegasus and Ireland international player with 123 caps - and Damian Mullan s...
4m Aug 03, 2018
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Should you ask permission to hold your date's hand? Is that respectful or is it taking the idea of consent too far? @TinaCalder and @EJWoolf debate
A man has divided opinion by asking if he should seek consent before trying to hold a woman's hand or putting an arm around her. He wanted to know if there was anyway to gain permission without it being awkward but still respecting boundaries? Most of the responses on the Reddit online forum said it was best to ask for permission while others said that it would kill the romance and spontaneity....
11m Aug 03, 2018
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"Frustrated, angry... the service isn't up to standard" - caller Gary hits out at Belfast International Airport security delays
We have been hearing about problems over recent weeks at Belfast International Airport. Gary has got in touch with us - he was travelling yesterday. He told Stephen what happened.
24m Aug 03, 2018
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Sinn Fein say rights are non negotiable - so just what are the issues they will not drop for a return to Stormont? @chrisadonnelly, @oharamal, @SJAMcBride and @AllisonMorris1 discuss
Citizen's rights are non-negotiable - so says the Sinn Fein leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill. Her party leader Mary Lou McDonald told the Press Association's David Young earlier in the week that the party's stance in February remained its "bottom line" going into any fresh negotiations. But that agreement did not include equal marriage rights, or abortion rights. So are these new red...
28m Aug 03, 2018
28m
Ofcom report says we spend on average 2 hours 28 minutes per day on our phones. Do you worry how much you use yours? Could you give it up? @PaulMartin and @Naomhs discuss
Do you ever think about how much time you spend on your phone? According to a report from media regulator Ofcom on average we spend 2 hours 28 minutes per day. Two thirds of adults now consider the internet an essential part of their life. How important is your phone to you? Do you worry how much you use it? Could you give it up?  Commentator Paul Martin and social media expert Naomh McElhatton
17m Aug 02, 2018
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The cat cow or the downward dog? - the average person sits for 9 hours a day but two minutes of yoga could counteract the damage. Would you give it a go?
Two thirds of us suffer pain because of lack of movement, according to the Global Pain Index. The pain negatively impacts wellbeing, career and even our love life. Apparently we sit too much - the average person sitting 9 hours a day. And what are they recommending to fix it? YOGA! Even 2 minutes a day.  Gary Milligan from Fitness Belfast joins us
4m Aug 02, 2018
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Our reporter @nweir1 talks to a Ballymoney woman, paralysed from the chest down, who has been waiting 2 years for a home to meet her needs
In February 2016, Ballymoney woman, Ashley Craig, was paralysed from the chest down in an car crash close to her home. Two years later she's still waiting for a home to meet her needs and that of her 4 boys. Our reporter, Nicola Weir,  went to meet Ashley who told her that it's been TWO YEARS since she's had a bath or a shower - as she struggles to cope in a house that is more like a prison tha...
7m Aug 02, 2018
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Leading lawyer says cyclists should take a road test every year, have a licence plate and do an annual MOT to cut road deaths. Do you agree?
The UK's best known motoring lawyer, the man they call Mr Loophole, says cyclists should have to take a road test to help cut the number of deaths each year. And Nick Freeman wants all bikes to have an annual MOT-type test and a licence plate.  We also have commentator and cyclist Malachi O'Doherty
15m Aug 02, 2018
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If you can't do the time, don't do the crime - but should that apply to children as young as ten? @ckarkkent and @bbcsimonwarr discuss
Should children as young as ten years old face the prospect of a criminal record in Northern Ireland? If a child is caught committing a crime should they face the full wrath of the courts if they're over ten years old? Well, that's the law as it stands. But one local charity says that should change. Include Youth says that a report showing that over 1000 children have been given criminal record...
33m Aug 02, 2018
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Children’s charity Barnardo's NI announce they are supporting the campaign for civil marriage equality in Northern Ireland. Stephen speaks to their equality and diversity manager @mackledanielle
Childrens charity Barnardo's NI has said they are 'throwing its support behind the campaign for civil marriage equality in Northern Ireland'. They say "We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and believe marriage equality is an extension of that." Stephen has been speaking to Danielle Mackle, their Equality and Diversity manager and asked her how this decision was made...
5m Aug 01, 2018
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The new Rapid Transit System in Belfast is already getting bad press. Concerned commuter Fiona contacts the Nolan show saying the 12 hour bus lanes are causing delays
The new Rapid Transit System in Belfast is already getting bad press and it's not even fully up and running! Commuters are giving off because of long delays outside the SSE Arena on their way home. The Department for Infrastructure says still working on the lanes there before they come into operation next week.
9m Aug 01, 2018
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A huge red line delivered to Sinn fein. The DUP leader tells them there will be not be a stand alone Irish Language Act - under any circumstances. @andreemurphy and @AlexKane221b discuss
DUP leader Arlene Foster has questioned the idea of new talks to restore stormont made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Mr Varadkar said the British and Irish governments hope to hold talks with the Northern Ireland parties in the autumn aimed at restoring devolution. He said the absence of any clarity around Brexit makes it difficult but thinks there is an opportunity before the end of the year to ...
28m Aug 01, 2018
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Belfast City Council to look at once a month bin collections to meet recycling targets #BBCNolan
Belfast City Council is seeking the views of residents on the future of waste and recycling with plans to change the current collection system. With more emphasis put on recylcing it could mean that your balck bin will be emptied just once a month. The council say that change to the current collection system is needed if they are to meet its target of increasing the city's recycling rate to 50...
18m Jul 31, 2018
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Gary Lineker is under fire for backing a second #Brexit referendum. But should he keep his political views to himself? #BBCNolan
BBC presenter and former England footballer Gary Lineker has come under fire for backing the campaign for another EU referendum, saying Brexit feels like it is "going very wrong indeed". But, should such high profile BBC presenters, be voicing their opinions on controversial political issues? A spokesman for the BBC said: "Gary is not involved in any news or political output for the BBC and as...
13m Jul 31, 2018
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The Labour peer Lord Adonis calls on Theresa May to appoint a mediator to get Stormont back up and running. Arlene Foster says the limbo of decision-making in Northern Ireland can no longer be ignored. Lord Adonis and @JimAllister debate #BBCNolan
All of the main political parties here are agreed on one thing: there should be a functioning Executive at Stormont. But there isn't - and there hasn't been for a year and half. The DUP leader Arlene Foster says action must be taken at Westminster to end the "limbo" of decision making. And the Labour peer, Lord Adonis, has called on the Prime Minister to urgently appoint a George Mitchell-st...
32m Jul 31, 2018
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'I'm not surprised' - @newbelfast on Peter Robinson comments that NI should prepare for the possibility of United Ireland
Sinn Fein MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
8m Jul 30, 2018
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DUP's Jim Wells hit out at Alternative Queer Ulster event being hosted at Stormont - he debates with @oharamal
Drag queens and trans activists took over Stormont at the weekend for the Alternative Queer Ulster event. The night was co-sponsored by the DUP's Paula Bradley, but her fellow MLA Jim Wells has condemned the event, claiming it was a disgrace and brought Stormont into disrepute. Stephen spoke to the event's organiser, Malachai O'Hara of the Green Party and Jim Wells of the DUP.
16m Jul 30, 2018
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Army on standby to help deliver food, medicines and fuel in the wake of a "no deal" #Brexit - but how would that work in NI? Former UKIP MLA David McNarry and @7815PWK debate
The government has drawn up plans to send in the Army to deliver food, medicine and fuel if there are shortages following a "no deal" Brexit. The Sunday Times revealed that military trucks and helicopters would be used to ferry supplies to vulnerable people. And the NHS is preparing to go onto a year-round "winter crisis footing", stockpiling medicines in case they run out. The Prime Minister s...
3m Jul 30, 2018
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"It's depressing" - Housing Executive resident with a disability left frustrated after delays to home adaptations
Yvonne has got in touch with the Nolan Show about a problem she's been having with the Housing Executive. She's been in the original property for over 20 years. She told Stephen what happened.
11m Jul 30, 2018
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Polish stand-up comedian has event dropped by Strand Arts Centre in east Belfast for previous comments deemed homophobic, anti-Islam and sexist
"All people have a choice who they want to listen to" - that's the view of the organiser of an event by a Polish stand-up who has made extreme homophobic, anti-Islam and sexist comments. Wojciech Cejrowski's event has been dropped by the Strand Arts Centre in east Belfast. The organisers of Polish Cultural Week - who originally promoted the event - have said its not their event, and that they h...
11m Jul 30, 2018
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"Dangerous and and demoralising" - unionists blast former DUP leader Peter Robinson over comments that NI should prepare for the possibility of United Ireland - @NicholaMallon, @JimAllister and UUP's Lord Reg Empey react
Peter Robinson has said he believes Northern Ireland should prepare for the possibility of a United Ireland. He was speaking during audience question time after making a speech at the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Co Donegal on Friday. Mr Robinson's comments have been met with criticism from his own party with Sammy wilson calling them "dangerous and demoralising." Stephen got reaction fro...
29m Jul 30, 2018
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Daughter of west Belfast grandmother Anne Smith, Caitlín, tells Stephen about her mother's situation after being jailed for not paying her tv licence
12m Jul 27, 2018
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