Halloween at Stormont #BBCNolan style
Nolan's take on Halloween at Stormont To listen to the full programme visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c09r8
3m Oct 31, 2017
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24 hours to save Stormont – another deadline slips @JBrokenshire.
Another deadline slipped last night as the talks to save devolution were given a stay of execution of 24 hours. The DUP and Sinn Féin left Stormont last night without reaching an agreement. But the Secretary of State James Brokenshire extended the deadline for our two main parties to reach a deal to restore power-sharing. However the DUP and Sinn Fein have made "further progress" in the negotia...
7m Oct 31, 2017
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#BBCNolan Caller questions inclusion of Mrs White on Nolan Live TV Debate
Inclusion of anti-abortion activist Susan Anne White on Nolan Live panel has caused controversy.
11m Oct 30, 2017
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Kathy Gygell from Conservative Woman website, “women dress in ways they know is alluring.”
There have been a number of accusations made against men in the workplace over recent days. Situations whereby men , often in powerful positions, sexually harass or indeed abuse woman. Allegations have been made in Westminster and the bbc. But the Co- Editor of the British political website The Conservative Woman Kathy Gygell, says how women dress is a factor. To listen to the full programme v...
17m Oct 30, 2017
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Belfast resident’s sprayed painted message to dog owners
A censored version of what was apparently spray painted on a footpath on Ainsworth Avenue in Belfast. To listen to the full programme visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cpsh
5m Oct 30, 2017
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A 30 per cent pay cut for MLAs if there is no deal at Stormont - Alliance leader Naomi Long
It looks like yet another talks deadline is about to be missed at Stormont, with no sign of agreement between the DUP and Sinn Fein. The DUP leader Arlene Foster has urged the Secretary of State to bring forward a budget to keep the country running. James Brokenshire will speak to the parties today and if no deal is imminent, it's expected that he will begin moves tomorrow to pass a budget at W...
23m Oct 30, 2017
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100 year old great-grandfather fury after being robbed in his home #BBCNolan
An 100 year old Strabane man, Pat Gillespie, is recovering after he was held down in a chair while a gang of men ransacked his home. They went through his pockets and made off with hundreds of pounds. To listen to the full programme visit:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c09my
17m Oct 30, 2017
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Latest Stormont deadline is only days away. Any sign of a DUP-SF deal? #BBCNolan
Another deadline in the Stormont talks process - Monday is D day - or is it ? What will the Secretary of State do if there's no agreement between Sinn Fein and the DUP on restoring the institutions at Stormont.
10m Oct 27, 2017
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Would you support a visit by the Pope to Northern Ireland? #BBCNolan
Comments by the DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson seem to suggest a further softening of the party's previously hard line position on the visit of the Pope to Northern Ireland. There's increasing speculation that Pope Francis will come here next August as part of his visit to the island of Ireland.
20m Oct 27, 2017
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Countdown and Apprentice star @Nick_Hewer talks TV, financial scams and politics with @csbuckler
His scowl and withering remarks were things to be feared in Lord Sugar's boardroom. Now Nick Hewer appears as a slightly friendlier face as he puts the nation to the test on Channel Four's Countdown. In both programmes he's shown an ability to deal with figures. But he's worried some others are being caught out by financial scams. That TV career came after a long and successful time in public r...
25m Oct 26, 2017
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Syrian family targeted by racists in west Belfast have pleaded for the attacks to stop
A Syrian family targeted by racists in west Belfast have pleaded for the attacks to stop. The Arnous family fled their war torn homeland four years ago. But now they say their new life in Northern Ireland is being wrecked by youths throwing stones and bottles at their home. The story is on today's front page of the Irish News. Police say they are treating the attacks as a racially-motivated hat...
8m Oct 26, 2017
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'We have a crisis in manufacturing' - Unite union reacts to hundreds of job cuts
Bombardier, the areospace firm, is planning to cut another 280 jobs at its Northern Ireland operations, the Unite union has said. Last year Bombardier cut 1,000 jobs in Northern Ireland, which was about 20% of its local workforce. Meanwhile the oil field services firm Schlumberger is proposing to close its Newtownabbey plant next year putting more than 200 jobs at risk. Chris got reaction from ...
8m Oct 26, 2017
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Civil servants using ministerial cars, ongoing costs of MLA salaries and that Stormont canteen - do we need to say enough is enough?
Parliament Buildings sits silent on the hill. The business of government limps on in the buildings surrounding it on the Stormont estate. But with pressures on health, education, infrastructure and all the other budgets, is it time to look at the cash being spent on Stormont itself. Yesterday it was announced that 150 people are being temporarily redeployed - frankly to find them something to d...
25m Oct 26, 2017
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PSNI Chief Con quizzed at Westminster committee about seizure of loyalist flags
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton appeared in front of the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster this morning. Kate Hoey MP asked the Chief Constable about the PSNI seizing historical flags associated with loyalist paramilitary groups and whether it was rational. Loyalist commentator Jamie Bryson and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss.
13m Oct 25, 2017
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Nolan Show steps in to help vulnerable OAP hit with directory inquiry bill
Nolan Show steps in to help vulnerable OAP hit with directory inquiry bill
5m Oct 25, 2017
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PSNI plan to recruit more LGBT officers condemned
For the first time ever, the PSNI is to hold a number of recruitment events for members of the LGBT community. Three information evenings will be held early next month. The aim is to employ 300 new officers by the end of March next year. With the move has been welcomed by gay, lesbian and trans support groups. Stephen discusses with Sammy Morrison from the TUV and Gavin Boyd from the Rainbow Pr...
25m Oct 25, 2017
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Caller William on his nightmare journey home from the Portuguese Algarve with Easyjet.
We've all been delayed and inconvenienced with air travel - you've heard me complaining about it often enough. But listener William Kelly called us about his nightmare journey home from the Portuguese Algarve with Easyjet.
7m Oct 24, 2017
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NI Human Rights Commission Chief on Supreme Court abortion law appeal
Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on Supreme Court abortion law appeal.
6m Oct 24, 2017
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More questions for former Sinn Fein MLA Caitríona Ruane and the £55K salary - @JimAllister reacts
More questions about former Sinn Fein MLA Catriona Ruane this morning. Last week Ms Ruane resigned from her role as deputy speaker of the Assembly. The former Education Minister did not stand in the March Assembly election. However, she retained her role as principal deputy speaker, which pays a salary of £55,000 - even though the Assembly has not been sitting since January. Last Thursday eveni...
14m Oct 24, 2017
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#BBCNolan callers clash in abortion debate
Nolan Show callers clash in abortion debate.
20m Oct 24, 2017
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NI abortion law under scrutiny by Supreme Court in London as appeal by NI Human Right's Commission begins
The Supreme Court in London is to begin hearing an appeal which argues that abortion law in Northern Ireland is incompatible with international human rights. The case brought by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission will consider whether the law breaches women's rights by not allowing abortions in cases of sexual crime and fatal foetal abnormalities. Meanwhile yesterday it was announced ...
14m Oct 24, 2017
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@StephenNolan asks David McNarry does he swing both ways - supporting NI and ROI in World Cup qualifying?
Does David McNarry swing both ways? Nolan asks former UKIP MLA David McNarry if he is backing both NI and ROI in World Cup qualifying
2m Oct 23, 2017
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Taoiseach under fire for claiming that the majority of people in NI - including Unionists - will want to become Irish after Brexit
Remember that big surge in applications for Irish passports from Northern Ireland residents after the Brexit vote last year? Maybe you applied for one - Stephen did and he just used it for the first time last week. Now the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is under fire for claiming that the majority of people in Northern Ireland - including Unionists - will want to become Irish after Brexit. Stephen got ...
24m Oct 23, 2017
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Pop star says she intends to raise her child as gender neutral - is society ready for this approach to parenting?
Pop star Paloma Faith has told the Daily Mirror that she intends to raise her child - and any future kids she has - as gender neutral. The former judge on hit show The Voice says she won't dress them in blue or pink to avoid implicit pressure on the child's own gender identification. The singer said: "I'm loving being a mum. I want two or three kids in all and they'll be gender neutral." Stephe...
10m Oct 23, 2017
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Cars burnt out in Belfast in attacks police are treating as racist - Alliance MLA @PaulaJaneB reacts
A series of arson attacks on cars in south and east Belfast in the Ravenhill and Castlreagh Road areas, over the weekend, are being treated as racially motivated hate crimes. A parked car in Florida Street was set alight in the early hours of yesterday morning, damaging several other cars nearby. The bonnet and windscreen of a car in Wayland Street were damaged in a separate attack and a short ...
4m Oct 23, 2017
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Row as UUP MLA hits out at Sinn Fein over their demands for equality and an Irish Language Act
Would an Irish Language Act cause deeper divisions between communities in Northern Ireland? Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann thinks it would - and he told his party conference at the weekend that while he had no problem with the Irish language, he would not support legislation. Sinn Fein hit out at the UUP accusing them of being anti-agreement and also slammed their MLA Doug Beattie for brand...
28m Oct 23, 2017
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Chief medical officer tells Nolan Show overuse of antibiotics could mean many infections cannot be treated
Chief medical officer tells Nolan Show overuse of antibiotics could mean many infections cannot be treated
22s Oct 20, 2017
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Rock royalty Bruce Dickinson - lead singer from @IronMaiden - talks to @vinnybelfast
'A man of many talents' - is the best way to describe our guest this morning. As well as being a pilot, a radio host, a world class fencer he is also a rock star with one of the most iconic and distinctive voices in the music industry. With a career spanning over 30 years, Vinny has been chatting to Bruce Dickinson, lead singer of Iron Maiden, on the release of his autobiography titled 'What do...
25m Oct 20, 2017
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Not enough seats, not enough seat belts - school pupil tells #BBCNolan bus an 'accident waiting to happen'
Courtney has got in touch with us. She's 17 years old and a 6th form pupil at Ballycastle High School. She is concerned about what's been going on with her school bus in the mornings. Vinny spoke to Courtney and asked her to set out what the problem is.
9m Oct 20, 2017
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Chief Medical Officer tells Nolan Show overuse of antibiotics greatest danger to human health
Do you remember the 1980s health campaign with the catchline: "you don't need a pill for every ill"? It seems the message never got through because patients in Northern Ireland are now using 30% more antibiotics than in England. Vinny spoke to chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride and GP Dr Tom Black.
25m Oct 20, 2017
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Denied a school bus pass - desperate father says he can't afford to send his children to school
A single father of six claims he is being denied two school bus passes for his daughters meaning he can no longer afford to send them to school. Paul Steward, who lives close to Saintfield, says he now can't afford to send his two girls to Ballynahinch High School after the Education Authority withdrew their free bus passes for this school year. The Education Authority says it's removed their r...
15m Oct 20, 2017
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Would you report someone you suspected of benefit fraud? @armstrong_irwin and @malodoherty debate
Would you report someone you suspected of benefit fraud? Businessman Irwin Armstrong and commentator Malachi O'Doherty discuss
23m Oct 19, 2017
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Millions in benefit fraud in NI - @vinnybelfast speaks to the man taking on those cheating the system
Benefit fraud in Northern Ireland amounts to around £29 million per year. Last year 300 cases went through the courts. But what exactly is benefit fraud and how does it happen? Here's a question for you would you report someone you suspected of benefit fraud or would you leave it all to the people tracking them down? Vinny has been speaking to Conrad McConnell, Assistant Director of Benefit Sec...
15m Oct 19, 2017
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Benefit fraud investigators - @nweir1 joined a team on a staged operation to bust benefits cheats
Benefit fraud in Northern Ireland amounts to around £29 million per year. Last year 300 cases went through the courts. But what exactly is benefit fraud and how does it happen? Our reporter, Nicola Weir, went to meet a team of fraud investigators in Belfast to find out more about their work as part of a staged operation for the Nolan Show.
6m Oct 19, 2017
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Belfast councillors' bid to get city centre bus lane scrapped
Two Belfast city councillors have called for a £1 million bus lane to be scrapped saying they have grave concerns about the traffic congestion it is causing. Earlier this year, it was revealed that bus lane cameras in Belfast had collected more than £2.5 million since June 2015. But the camera which made most money is the one monitoring the bus lane on Donegal square east, with a whooping £1 mi...
29m Oct 19, 2017
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TUV MLA @JimAllister blames Sinn Fein over Stormont stalemate as SoS @JBrokenshire says budget will be imposed if no deal by Nov 6
TUV MLA Jim Allister
3m Oct 18, 2017
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Alliance MLA @StephenFarryMLA fears for power-sharing after SoS @JBrokenshire says budget will be imposed if no deal by Nov 6
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry
1m Oct 18, 2017
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'It doesn't look good' - political commentator @AlexKane221b on SoS @JBrokenshire speech
Political commentator Alex Kane
11m Oct 18, 2017
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SDLP MLA @NicholaMallon warns “no deal comes at a huge price”
SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon
4m Oct 18, 2017
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UUP MLA @roybeggs hits out at Sinn Fein after SoS @JBrokenshire says budget will be imposed if no deal by Nov 6
UUP MLA Roy Beggs
2m Oct 18, 2017
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@StephenNolan grills health chief as BBC study of NHS performance reveals NI waiting lists higher than the rest of the UK
Nolan grills Michael Bloomfield, Deputy Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board, as BBC study of NHS performance reveals NI waiting lists higher than the rest of the UK
12m Oct 18, 2017
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SoS @JBrokenshire says British government will be forced to impose a budget on NI if no power-sharing deal by Nov 6
Secretary of State James Brokenshire says British government will be forced to impose a budget on NI if no power-sharing deal by November 6.
16m Oct 18, 2017
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BBC study of NHS performance reveals that NI is one of the worst regions in the UK
A major BBC analysis of NHS performance reveals that Northern Ireland is one of the worst regions in the UK. The BBC's NHS Tracker - launched today - finds that health trusts here are consistently not hitting targets on waiting times for A E, cancer treatment and planned operations. And they've been failing for years - in fact, you have to go back to 2013 when the health service here was hittin...
26m Oct 18, 2017
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.@StephenNolan talks to the Ballymena man who has lost over four stone following gastric surgery #BBCNolan
It's been nearly a month since Ballymena man, Paul Houston, had a life changing gastric sleeve operation in Lithuania. We spoke to the 47 year old father of three just as he was about to go into theatre to have 90 per cent of his stomach removed. However since his operation a few weeks ago Paul has lost 4 stone and 2 pounds.He was 21 stone and 2 pounds. Is now around 17 stone.
10m Oct 17, 2017
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Ban prostitute review websites – thousands sign petition #BBCNolan
Thousands of people have signed a petition in the south calling for a ban on men being able to rate & review women on line - they've paid to sleep with. The website also reviews women working as prostitutes in Northern Ireland.
10m Oct 17, 2017
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.@StephenNolan talks to charity worker whose van was burnt out in racist attack
Police have confirmed they are treating an incident where a charity worker's van was set alight outside their east Belfast home as a racist attack. Ian Campbell, founder of charity Ten Foundations who raise funds and support for children in the Philippines, woke in the small hours of Sunday morning to find the charity's van in flames outside his front door.
5m Oct 17, 2017
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Questions asked after NI major incident body doesn’t meet until Monday afternoon #Ophelia #BBCNolan
The Nolan show is asking this morning why the organisation tasked to keep us safe - the Civil Contingency Group - didn't meet until 2 pm yesterday. So they didn't meet until two hours after the amber warning started. Two hours after the main warnings of a "potential for injuries and danger to life" were issued. A similar organisation in the south had been meeting from 10.30 am on Sunday.
31m Oct 17, 2017
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"Lessons have to be learned" - UUP MLA @JohnStewart1983 and SDLP MLA @ColinSDLP on #Ophelia storm response
"Lessons have to be learned" - UUP MLA John Stewart and SDLP MLA Colin McGrath on #Ophelia storm response
6m Oct 16, 2017
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"It will be prolonged and very intense" - MET Office meteorologist on #Ophelia storm warning
Meteorologist Helen Roberts from the MET Office
4m Oct 16, 2017
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"We were left floundering around" - school principals hits out at Dept of Education over late notice for #Ophelia storm school closures
Hurricane Ophelia is a storm set to hit Northern Ireland today with winds forecast up to 80mph. There are two functions for us today on the Nolan Show. Firstly, as a public service broadcaster , to give you all as much information as we know. And we are going to do that in just a second. Secondly, obviously we are opening up the lines today to hear how you feel about all this. Parents were not ...
7m Oct 16, 2017
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