Terrorism and tourism - controversy over peace line walk hosted by former paramilitary prisoners
Northern Ireland's troubled past has become a major tourist attraction in recent years, but a new political tour hosted by former republican and loyalist prisoners has been described as warped by relatives of troubles victims as reported in the Belfast Telegraph. The £18 tour called conflicting stories is described as a walk led by "republican and loyalist ex-political prisoners" and says: "We ...
13m Aug 14, 2017
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Journalist and blogger @McCambridgeJ speaks frankly about his mental health battles
Jonny McCambridge has held senior roles in Northern Ireland journalism for many years. But he's revealed in his blog his long struggle with mental health issues. Those problems reached their peak in recent years when he ended up in hospital and at risk of being sectioned. His blog also reveals being told as a teenager by a doctor to pull himself together and get on with things. Jonny joined us ...
29m Aug 14, 2017
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Brexit and the border - can the puzzle ever be solved? #BBCNolan callers debate
Theresa May's government is expected to set out its proposals for handling the border after Brexit later this week. Newspaper reports over the weekend said the UK will propose the use of cameras and number plate recognition to monitor cross border trade. But can the border issue be resolved to the satisfaction of parties here, the London and Dublin governments, and other EU member states? Big b...
19m Aug 14, 2017
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Brexit and the border - can the puzzle ever be solved? @J_Donaldson_MP and @NoelRock discuss
Theresa May's government is expected to set out its proposals for handling the border after Brexit later this week. Newspaper reports over the weekend said the UK will propose the use of cameras and number plate recognition to monitor cross border trade. But can the border issue be resolved to the satisfaction of parties here, the London and Dublin governments, and other EU member states? Big b...
19m Aug 14, 2017
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Molly the Jack Russell - born with both male and female genitalia – had surgery to make her completely female
When Frank and Mary Finlay met Molly, a little Jack Russell, they instantly fell in love with her. Three months after they brought Molly home though, they began to notice her acting in a peculiar manner and they took her to the vet. And that's when they were told that Molly had been born with both male and female genitalia.... a hermaphrodite dog. Frank and Mary joined Stephen along with vet Ro...
11m Aug 11, 2017
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Ulster Grand Prix death puts safety of sport back in spotlight - @PhillipMcCallen and @malodoherty clash
A motorcyclist has died after a crash at the Ulster Grand Prix yesterday. Jamie Hodson, from Wigan, was 35 years old. The incident at the Dundrod Circuit also involved his brother Rob - who wasn't seriously injured. The Ulster Grand Prix brands itself as "the World's Fastest Road Race". But after another tragedy, is now the time for action to be taken to stop deaths at motorbike road races? Or ...
23m Aug 11, 2017
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'Farcical' - #BBCNolan callers react to ongoing E-Bike law chaos
One of the most talked about stories the Nolan Show has done over recent times has been E-Bikes. Callers react to ongoing E-Bike law chaos.
26m Aug 11, 2017
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E-Bikes chaos continues - we reveal the info Stormont department is holding back
One of the most talked about stories the Nolan Show has done over recent times has been Ebikes. We revealed to the public at the beginning of the week that unlike England, Scotland and Wales people in Northern Ireland must have their push Ebikes insured, taxed and possibly MOT'd. We take the story further this morning. The Department of Infrastructure is sitting on a key piece of information. T...
12m Aug 11, 2017
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Should nurses have to pay to park at work?
The Royal College of Nursing says some are having to pay up to £18.00 a day in Belfast. We discussed this on the programme recently and the question of 'free parking for nurses' - that prompted Bruce to get in touch on behalf of his wife who is a nurse. He's been speaking to Stephen, who started by asking Bruce how his wife had been affected by these parking charges.
16m Aug 10, 2017
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Major retail store in England already selling CHRISTMAS stock - too early to be getting festive?
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....IN AUGUST!!! It might be 140 days before the festive season but on the fourth floor of Selfridges on London's Oxford Street there are six fake fir trees decked out with fairy lights and £50-a-pop baubles. Last month a Father Christmas opened the store's annual festive shop, making it the first department store in the world to open a dedicated Chris...
9m Aug 10, 2017
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Orangeman speaks out against homophobic abuse directed at his son
Earlier this summer Jonny Ewart's son, Cameron, was on the Beersbridge Road during a band parade. In the quarter of a mile that he had to walk to his house, 4 different groups of people called him names because Cameron is gay. Cameron left Northern Ireland to study in England, and doesn't want to return to Northern Ireland because of the prejudice he has faced here. Jonny has been speaking to S...
10m Aug 10, 2017
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Police in England pay child rapist £10K to bring grooming gang to justice - but was it morally right?
Eighteen people, most of them of Asian origin, have been found guilty of abusing girls in Newcastle who were plied with alcohol and drugs and forced to have sex. Their victims were as young as fourteen. Members of the gang were convicted of a range of offences, including rape and trafficking. It has also been revealed that police officers recruited a convicted child rapist as an informant and p...
18m Aug 10, 2017
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Horror after body of dead dog found in Newry canal with brick tied to its lead - USPCA react
Warning, you may find some of the content of this discussion upsetting. A story of terrible animal cruelty. The USPCA are offering a reward of £500 for information leading to a successful prosecution following the grim discoveryof a terrier type dog's body from the Newry Canal. The unfortunate animal was deliberately weighted down with a brick tied to its lead in an apparent attempt to conceal...
24m Aug 10, 2017
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'One of the all-time greats' - broadcaster Paul Gambaccini on death of Glen Campbell
So, farewell the Rhinestone Cowboy. Country music legend Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81. His family said he had fought "a long and courageous battle" with Alzheimer's disease". Tributes are pouring in from some of the biggest names in entertainment. Dolly Parton called him "one of the greatest voices of all time". Stephen got reaction from the music historian and presenter Paul Gambacc...
10m Aug 09, 2017
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Distraught mother pleads for more support from social services to care for her severely disabled daughter
A County Londonderry teacher says she is struggling to look after her severely disabled daughter in her own home following surgery to her arm. Tracey Henry says two carers are required 24 hours a day to help feed, bath and move 15 year old Ellie while her arm is in plaster but Social Services aren't putting in the level of support that is necessary while she recuperates. Our reporter, Nicola We...
7m Aug 09, 2017
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Is there a shift change within the DUP around gay rights issues?
What exactly is the DUP's position on gay rights? It has consistently used the Petition of Concern in the Assembly to block attempts to introduce Equal marriage legislation. And former DUP minister Jim Wells has resigned his membership of the National Trust over its support for gay marriage. But now a DUP councillor has backed the weekend's Belfast Pride parade and the PSNI's involvement in it....
20m Aug 09, 2017
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Nolan Show's @vinnybelfast takes on some of the testing you need to have for an E-Bike on the road
So what might you have to do in terms of testing - to LEGALLY get yourself and your e-bike on the road? Our Vinny met up with John Taggart from The Car College in West Belfast. John took him through some of the compulsory manoeuvres from the CBT - that's 'Compulsory Basic Training'. This is part of the testing you MUST do!
5m Aug 09, 2017
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Bedlam over electric bikes continues - we reveal you may need an MOT, and WILL need L plates and registration plate
Halfords has 'temporarily suspended' the sale of e-bikes in Northern Ireland. It comes after the Nolan Show revealed, yesterday, that if you own an electric bike in Northern Ireland you must have a motorcycle licence. The bike will also need to be insured, be taxed and registered with the DVA. You will also have to wear a motor bike helmet when riding it. If you don't do those things the police...
27m Aug 09, 2017
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Reeling them in - angler Paul says @StephenNolan's voice is netting him more fish
Reeling them in - angler Paul says Stephen Nolan's voice is netting him more fish
2m Aug 08, 2017
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Electric bikes exclusive - you could be done if you don't have licence, insurance and tax - #BBCNolan callers react
Electric bikes exclusive - you could be done if you don't have licence, insurance and tax - Nolan Show callers react
15m Aug 08, 2017
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Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle ramps up #BBCNolan electric bikes story
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle ramps up Nolan Show electric bikes story
4m Aug 08, 2017
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Bedlam and confusion over electric bikes - you could be done if you don't have licence, insurance and tax
The Nolan Show can reveal this morning that if you own an electric bike in Northern Ireland you must have a motorcycle licence. The bike will also need to be insured, be taxed and registered with the DVA. You will also have to wear a motor bike helmet when riding it. If you don't do those things the police have told us you could be liable for a fine and a minimum of 6 penalty points. And they s...
25m Aug 08, 2017
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Violence after removal of anti-interment bonfire sites - UUP and Alliance Cllrs react
Belfast City Council's new policy in removing bonfire material ended up in a day of violence which left Belfast burning. Cars were burnt out in the Markets in broad daylight, police were attacked and a building was set on fire in the Falls Road area by rioting youths in nationalist areas. Petrol bombs, bricks and bottles were thrown at police in rioting in the Markets. The trouble started after...
17m Aug 08, 2017
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Sinn Fein Cllr Deirdre Hargey hits out at violence in nationalist areas yesterday
Belfast City Council's new policy in removing bonfire material ended up in a day of violence which left Belfast burning. Cars were burnt out in the Markets in broad daylight, police were attacked and a building was set on fire in the Falls Road area by rioting youths in nationalist areas. Petrol bombs, bricks and bottles were thrown at police in rioting in the Markets. The trouble started after...
8m Aug 08, 2017
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Commentator @AlexKane221b on life, love and being a dad at 61
Becoming a parent is for most - one of the most significant moments in our lives. It even inspired regular radio pundit Alex Kane to write an open letter to his new son Indy - days after he was born.
21m Aug 07, 2017
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@AlexKane221b reads a beautiful heart-felt open letter to his newborn son
Becoming a parent is for most - one of the most significant moments in our lives. It even inspired regular radio pundit Alex Kane to write an open letter to his new son Indy - days after he was born. He read the letter on the Nolan Show this morning.
9m Aug 07, 2017
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Jim Wells National Trust row - Alliance leader @naomi_long reacts
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long reacts to Jim Wells National Trust row
10m Aug 07, 2017
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DUP's Jim Wells quits National Trust because of its support for gay rights at Belfast's Pride parade
The DUP MLA Jim Wells has quit the National Trust over its support for gay rights. The former health minister has said he will not donate the the National Trust anymore and is no longer considering leaving money in his will. He cited one of the reasons as being the very fact that the National Trust took part in gay pride. Meanwhile his party colleague - South Belfast MP Emma Little-Pengelley ap...
25m Aug 07, 2017
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Bonfire issue burns on - Alliance Cllr Michael Long and community worker Jim Wilson clash
Yesterday it kicked off over bonfires as we discussed Belfast City Council voting in favour of a motion extending the powers to deal with dangerous bonfires. The motion was backed by Alliance and community worker Jim Wilson had a go at them for supporting it. Alliance councillor Michael Long wanted the opportunity to respond to the criticism and reach out to loyalists. Both Michael and Jim join...
7m Aug 04, 2017
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Outrage as UEFA order a war memorial with poppies on it to be covered up
Glenavon Football Club have been told that they must cover up a memorial to players who gave their lives during the First World War by European football's governing body UEFA. Fifteen players from the Lurgan Blues are commemorated on the memorial at the club's Mourneview Park stadium but the club will have to erect a temporary screen around the memorial, hiding it from public view while UEFA to...
8m Aug 04, 2017
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#BBCNolan investigation - Schools in NI putting children into isolation rooms against UN advice
Another story has emerged during our investigation into school uniforms in Northern Ireland. We have been given an excerpt from the Northern Ireland Commission for Children and Young People's Educational Inequalities and Inclusion Paper. It raises the issue of "isolation rooms". The paper says they are used "for infringements of schools rules such as uniform breaches or low level disciplinary i...
15m Aug 04, 2017
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Children's Commissioner hits out at lack of political action to address uniform costs
Another story has emerged during our investigation into school uniforms in Northern Ireland. We have been given an excerpt from the Northern Ireland Commission for Children and Young People's Educational Inequalities and Inclusion Paper. It raises the issue of "isolation rooms". The paper says they are used "for infringements of schools rules such as uniform breaches or low level disciplinary i...
29m Aug 04, 2017
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'You don't have to pay' - #BBCNolan help disabled driver in Bangor with parking fine
Danny's got in touch with the show regarding a parking ticket he got in Bangor. To listen to the full programme visit: http://bbc.in/2u3hO14.
9m Aug 03, 2017
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Disabled holidaymaker fury as wheelchair destroyed on Jet2 flight #BBCNolan
Christopher has contacted the programme after being left stranded on holiday with a broken wheelchair. To listen to the full programme visit: http://bbc.in/2u3hO14.
13m Aug 03, 2017
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UUP's Jim Rodgers clashes with SF's Jim McVeigh over plan to ban dangerous bonfires #BBCNolan
Belfast City Council has voted in favour of a motion extending the powers to deal with dangerous bonfires. The motion was carried by 31 votes to 21. Unionists all voted against the motion at a meeting of the council last night, saying it was unnecessary. It was brought by the Sinn Fein leader on the council Jim McVeigh.
30m Aug 03, 2017
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@nweir1 reports from the launch of a new helicopter ambulance for Northern Ireland #BBCNolan
A new helicopter ambulance for Northern Ireland is fully operational from today. It'll cost two million pounds a year to run and will be dependent on public donations. There's a landing base at the Maze Long Kesh.. And that's where our reporter, Nicola Weir is this morning. To listen to the full show visit: http://bbc.in/2uYauFm
3m Aug 02, 2017
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Campaigners @maz240708 and @gorettihorgan clash over anti-abortion ad complaint being dismissed #BBCNolan
A complaint about a billboard campaign claiming Northern Ireland's abortion laws had saved 100,000 lives - has been dismissed by the regulator. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the assertion was not misleading and there was a "reasonable probability" it was largely accurate. The billboard read - "100,000 people are alive today because of our laws on abortion. Why change that?"
8m Aug 02, 2017
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PSNI defend decision to take part in gay pride parade that ‘demands change’ #BBCNolan
TUV leader Jim Allister has accused the police of involving itself in a 'political campaign' It's in response to the decision by the PSNI to take part in this weekend's Pride parade in Belfast The front page of today's Newsletter reports that Mr Allister has urged the PSNI to "step in" and take action To listen to the full episode visit: http://bbc.in/2uYauFm
12m Aug 02, 2017
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Possible breach of children’s Human Rights - #BBCNolan school uniform investigation
73% of parents here do not have the freedom to choose anywhere to buy a school uniform for the children. The Nolan show has also been given early sight of one part of a bigger report that will be released soon from the Northern Ireland Children's Commissioner. To listen to the full episode visit: http://bbc.in/2uYauFm
27m Aug 02, 2017
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#BBCNolan can reveal just over a quarter of parents here are free to buy uniforms from any supplier.
73% of parents here do not have the freedom to choose anywhere to buy a school uniform for the children. The Nolan show has also been given early sight of one part of a bigger report that will be released soon from the Northern Ireland Children's Commissioner. To listen to the full episode visit: http://bbc.in/2uYauFm
23m Aug 02, 2017
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Phil Kelly and @Frankshivers clash over call from @Lord_Sugar to jail politicians who "lie in their manifestos"
Jail politicians who 'lie in their manifesto's' - that's the call from former Labour Peer - Lord Alan Sugar. The tycoon pointed out that business figures who mislead the public can be prosecuted and jailed. The Apprentice host also said that manifesto promises should be fact-checked by independent experts to stop parties making pledges which will never come true. Listen to the full programme h...
4m Aug 01, 2017
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Is there a place on TV for watching hunting and bloodsports? #BBCNolan
The majority shareholder of Arsenal football club Stan Kroenke has been accused of scoring a "massive own goal" after his company launched an outdoor sports television platform in the UK which includes bloodsports and hunting shows. My Outdoor TV allows subscribers to watch thousands of hunting, shooting and fishing shows for around £7.60 a month. In one programme a man can be seen shooting a l...
12m Aug 01, 2017
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Children's Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma says "not acceptable to unnecessarily increase the cost of school uniforms"
We're now halfway through the summer holidays - which means while the kids are enjoying the school free days - the parents are getting their uniform ready for September!A parent from Fermanagh has got in touch with concerns about the price of a school uniform. Listen to the full programme here: http://bbc.in/2uTznBM
8m Aug 01, 2017
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Parent hits out over costs for school uniforms #BBCNolan
We're now halfway through the summer holidays - which means while the kids are enjoying the school free days - the parents are getting their uniform ready for September!A parent from Fermanagh has got in touch with concerns about the price of a school uniform. Listen to the full programme here: http://bbc.in/2uTznBM
28m Aug 01, 2017
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Outrage over comments by pro life campaigner Bernie Smyth on Charlie Gard case
Few UK legal cases in recent years have proved as controversial or emotionally charged as that over the fate of Charlie Gard, the 11-month-old baby who died last Friday after a lengthy battle over his medical treatment. Now, a local anti abortion campaigner has compared the case to a Nazi plan to kill disabled people in Germany by lethal injection or poison gas. Bernie Smyth made the comment o...
11m Aug 01, 2017
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Lord Mayor of Belfast @NualaMcAllister phones #BBCNolan to defend PSNI taking part in Belfast Pride
Lord Mayor of Belfast Nuala McAllister phones #BBCNolan to defend PSNI taking part in Belfast Pride
6m Jul 31, 2017
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'Wrong and unwanted' - SDLP's @NicholaMallon hits out at IRA flag in North Belfast
SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon has hit out after a flag, with the words 'Irish Republican Army' and 'undefeated', was put up in the North Queen Street area of Belfast. Ms Mallon says the people behind the IRA flag are trying to "intimidate" and "polarise" communities. This story was first reported on the website Belfast Live. Stephen was joined by Nichola this morning.
3m Jul 31, 2017
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'Shrinkflation' - less for your money as groceries get smaller and prices remain the same
SHRINKFLATION! Over 2,500 products have shrunk in size over the past five years...BUT they are being sold for the same price! The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said it was not just chocolate like Tobelerone bars and packets of Maltesers that are shrinking - but also the likes of toilet roll, fruit juice and coffee. So have you noticed this and do you care? Commentator Siobhan O'Connor an...
7m Jul 31, 2017
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Uniformed PSNI officers to take part in Belfast gay pride for the first time sparks controversy
The PSNI has been criticised after announcing there would be uniformed police officers taking part in Belfast's gay pride parade for the first time. Serving officers will take their place in the annual parade through the city centre next Saturday. A PSNI spokeswoman said: "Police officers and staff from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been involved in the Pride parade for many years...
17m Jul 31, 2017
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Should Channel 4 be allowed to broadcast private videos of Princess Diana?
Callers react to the #DianaTapes story and journalist Paul Martin and commentator Emma Woolf discuss.
14m Jul 31, 2017
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