NUJ condemns as "unwarranted and unworthy" an attack by DUP MP Ian Paisley on News Letter political editor @SJAMcBride
The National Union of Journalists has condemned as "unwarranted and unworthy" an attack by DUP MP Ian Paisley on News Letter Political Editor Sam McBride. Mr Paisley published a strongly worded article on Facebook responding to a story written by the journalist in Saturday's paper. Sam McBride's piece explored the possibility of Stormont returning by October 21 - the date on which abortion will...
8m Sep 17, 2019
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That empty podium - was Boris set-up, or did he simply run away from a tough crowd?
An empty podium where the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson should have stood. That was the image beamed round the world yesterday after a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg was cancelled. But it didn't stop Xavier Bettel, the leader of the small European country, famous for being a tax haven, getting his point across to an enthusiastic crowd. Some Brexiteers are calling...
15m Sep 17, 2019
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Members of the public suggest fines for missed GP appointments, return of prescription charges and higher car parking fees to help fund the health service.
Fines for missed GP appointments. The return of prescription charges. Higher car parking fees at hospitals. Would you be prepared to accept these measures if it helps to ease the funding crisis in the health service? These suggestions have come not from NHS bosses, but from patients themselves. The public in Fermanagh have been giving their views to the Western Local Commissioning Group in a se...
25m Sep 17, 2019
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Family being 'torn apart' by immigration laws - Omagh woman's despair as she's told her American husband can't stay in NI
Omagh woman Kylie Crawford says her family is being 'torn apart' by immigration laws - because she does not earn enough money to sponsor her American husband's visa to stay in Northern Ireland. Stephen has been speaking to Kylie and she began by telling me how she first met her American husband.
11m Sep 17, 2019
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Night of disruption in Belfast's Holyland as students return for a new semester
Many students have started back at university today. That means the Holylands are buzzing again - but there have been complaints about anti social behaviour in the area again. Stephen spoke to SDLP MLA Claire Hanna and Brid, a resident in the Holyland area.
7m Sep 16, 2019
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.@BBCNolan reveals head teachers in NI have received letter from Dept. of Education telling them that plans to implement bullying strategy now on hold
The Nolan Show can reveal that head teachers in Northern Ireland have received a letter from the Department of Education, telling them that plans to implement the 'Addressing Bullying in Schools Act' were now on hold. The letter says Teaching unions are not happy, and want an indefinite hold on its introduction. Stephen spoke to Justin McCamphill from the NASUWT.
5m Sep 16, 2019
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What's it like to be LGBT and Christian in Northern Ireland - @StephenNolan speaks to two gay people about their faith
Local film company ESC Films is launching a new project capturing the stories of LGBT people in Northern Ireland - with strong religious faiths. What is it like to be gay, and Christian, in Northern Ireland? The film "A Question of Belonging" launches tomorrow night as part of Good Relations Week 2019. Stephen spoke to Fidelma Carolan and Ryan McMillan join me in studio.
8m Sep 16, 2019
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TV star James Corden hits back at US TV host Bill Maher for shaming fat people
James Corden's making a splash on social media this weekend after launching an attack on rival chat show host, Bill Maher after he made comments about fat people. So who do you think has got this right? These are these big chat show hosts in America taking each other on now. Stephen spoke to body diversity campaigner Kathryn Szrodecki and commentator Ant Miller. 
15m Sep 16, 2019
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Not including 'God Save the Queen' and 'Rule Britannia' in BBC Proms is "social engineering"
God Save the Queen airbrushed from the Proms in the Park in Belfast as is Rule Britannia? Why would the British Broadcasting Corporation not be playing these British classics? But it's the final straw for the deputy editor of the Newsletter Ben Lowry as he accuses BBC Northern Ireland of "social engineering". Ben spoke to Stephen this morning and we got the views of commentator Brendan Mulgrew.
35m Sep 16, 2019
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Arlene Foster denies DUP is set to make concessions on #Brexit
Arlene Foster denies DUP is set to make concessions on Brexit. Ben Lowry from the News Letter and Allison Morris from the Irish News react.
35m Sep 13, 2019
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DUP deny report that the party is about to do a deal meaning NI will take some EU rules after #Brexit
The DUP have denied a report by the Times that the party is about to agree to a deal meaning NI will take some EU rules after Brexit. The Times claims the party has agreed "to shift its red lines" and "drop its objections to regulatory checks in the Irish Sea" as part of a new deal to replace the backstop. But the DUP leader Arlene Foster has denied that and says "anonymous sources lead to nons...
6m Sep 13, 2019
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Ms Monopoly - is the latest edition of the board game empowering or patronising?
Board game company Hasbro has released a new feminist version of family favourite "monopoly". "Ms. Monopoly" will celebrate women empowerment, the company says. A new female mascot will be featured on the box and women will receive £240 for passing GO while men will receive the usual £200. The company said in a statement: "It's a fun new take on the game that creates a world where women have an...
19m Sep 12, 2019
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A major blow for our two main airports as Ryanair and Aer Lingus pull out flights from Belfast
A major blow for our two main airports. Two airlines are cutting routes at both Belfast International and Belfast City airports. Ryanair is understood to have reduced a number of services at Aldergrove this winter. Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has confirmed it will no longer be offering two routes at Belfast City Airport from next summer. Stephen got reaction from travel journalist Simon Calder, News ...
9m Sep 12, 2019
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'Operation Yellowhammer' documents warn of NI roadblocks and protests here as potential fallout from a no-deal #Brexit
Job losses, protests and road blocks could be the result of fallout from a no-deal Brexit according to a government document as Operation Yellowhammer scenarios were published last night. The document said that some cross-border trade would stop and agri-food would be worst hit by tariffs. It predicted some firms would stop trading and those that continued would face higher costs which could be...
45m Sep 12, 2019
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DUP say PM confirms rejection of a NI-only backstop as a solution to #Brexit deadlock.
The PM Boris Johnson has confirmed he won't accept a Northern Ireland-only backstop as a solution to the Brexit deadlock. That's according to the DUP. But can the party trust the PM? Remember he told the DUP party conference last year it was time to junk the backstop only to vote for it later. Stephen spoke to DUP MLA Jim Wells, SDLP MLA Claire Hanna and commentator Newton Emerson.
43m Sep 11, 2019
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Animal rights protesters cause a stir as they roast a fake dog on Belfast street
Animal rights protesters caused a stir in Belfast a few days ago, by roasting a "dog" on Royal Avenue. Their banner read - "If You Wouldn't Eat a Dog, Why Eat a Pig? Go Vegan!"  The dog was fake, but the message pretty clear - don't eat meat. Why do many of us have no problem eating some animals - yet are repulsed at the thought of eating others? Vinny got the views of animal rights campaigner ...
13m Sep 10, 2019
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"Madness - a bomb, in a community, in a street populated by families"
The police say the New IRA is behind a bomb that was found in the Creggan area of Londonderry last night. During the operation officers were attacked by a large number of petrol bombs - and the PSNI believe at least two young people were burned while trying to throw them. Vinny spoke to Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton and asked him what happened.
7m Sep 10, 2019
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PM's second attempt to trigger an election fails. What now for #Brexit? Could a NI only backstop be the answer?
Another extraordinary night at Westminster, as Parliament's last act of this sitting was to reject an election. And that's all we'll be hearing from the chamber for the next five weeks after the Government suspended Parliament. MPs held signs saying "silenced", shouting "shame on you." MPs also burst into song on the Commons benches, singing traditional Welsh and Scottish songs. There's mountin...
40m Sep 10, 2019
40m
Nolan listener shares story of losing arm in a farming accident
Recently on the programme, Stephen heard from the mum of toddler Hunter Beeton.  Hunter was born with one arm.  Mum Megan hit out after he was targeted by bullies in the playground, leading to Hunter wanting to hide his stump. Following this Finton contacted the programme to share his story.
7m Sep 09, 2019
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No Deal ‘would be a failure’ - Reaction to Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar’s joint Brexit press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnston is meeting the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar in Dublin today. This will be their first face-to-face meeting since Mr Johnson became prime minister in July, with Brexit expected to be the core of discussions.
11m Sep 09, 2019
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Organisers of opposing rallies on abortion clash over reproductive rights in NI
Large crowds gathered in Belfast on Saturday to take part in opposing rallies on abortion. Pro-choice groups held a 'Rally for Choice' at Writer's Square, while pro-life groups held a 'March For Their Lives' event at Custom House Square. On Friday night a reported twenty thousand people gathered at Stormont as protesters walked in silence to show their opposition to what organisers described as...
30m Sep 09, 2019
30m
No deal Brexit will result in checks near the Irish border, claims Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Some checks on goods and live animals may need to take place "near" the Irish border in a no-deal Brexit. That's what Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. What does that mean for the good friday Agrement?
30m Sep 06, 2019
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New Spotlight doc to feature Troubles claims about the late Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness
A BBC Spotlight to be screened next week will show Martin McGuinness was personally involved in at least one car bombing. The rare footage, being shown for the first time, of an IRA car bomb being assembled was filmed in Londonderry in the early years of the Troubles.   There are also claims from a former senior Army officer that Ian Paisley helped fund a loyalist terror campaign in the 1960s. ...
11m Sep 06, 2019
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‘No credible evidence’ – Ian Paisley hits out at allegations made about his late father in upcoming BBC Spotlight doc
A former senior army officer, David Hancock, tells BBC Spotlight programme Mr Paisley "financed" a UVF bombing in Kilkeel in 1969. It was blamed on the IRA and was part of a Loyalist campaign designed to destabilise the Stormont government of Terrence O'Neill. Mr Hancock says police showed him "evidence" that Mr Paisley "had supplied the money which financed the Kilkeel explosion."
13m Sep 06, 2019
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Reporter @nweir1 gets political reaction to Chief Constable’s warning to paramilitaries
Yesterday was the first Nothern Ireland Policing Board outing for our new Chief Constable, Simon Bryne. But he was somewhat in the eye of the storm following remarks he made about paramilitaries and their children earlier in the week.
12m Sep 06, 2019
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Chief Constable warns paramilitaries , ‘We'll take away your children’ – but does he have the power to do that?
We'll take your kids into care - Chief Constable Simon Byrne warns paramilitaries they face losing their children. He says people engaged in shootings are unfit to have custody of young people
16m Sep 05, 2019
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‘It was a horrendous experience’ – Jim Wells on GMB appearance with Piers Morgan
DUP's Jim Wells comments on heated encounter with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain.
2m Sep 05, 2019
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Belfast Health trust blocks ‘alarming’ Brexit planning document from public – are you not entitled to know?
The Belfast Telegraph are reporting that Health bosses have refused to reveal what plans are in place to protect patient safety here if there is a no-deal Brexit, saying to do so could cause "alarm". They say that the Belfast Trust said it will not release a document outlining the impact on services, and the action it is taking to mitigate the potential effects, as it could cause "unnecessary c...
32m Sep 05, 2019
32m
‘I hope we have an election’ - Rebel Tory MP Ed Vaizey on voting against Boris Johnston
Boris Johnson faces a new battle in the Commons after his first vote as PM saw him lose to rebel Tories and opposition MPs who object to a no-deal Brexit. The Commons voted 328 to 301 to take control of the agenda, allowing them to bring a bill requesting a Brexit delay. The Prime Minister will now push for a snap general election.
8m Sep 04, 2019
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Labour MP writes to the Chief Constable about a PSNI appeal to the Supreme Court over seizing material from the loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson
A Labour MP has written to the Chief Constable raising concerns about a PSNI appeal to the Supreme Court  Police are seeking to challenge a court ruling about the powers they used to seize material from the loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson But Kate Hoey says that the PSNI’s appeal could have ramifications for journalists across the UK. 
11m Sep 04, 2019
11m
Boris Johnson open to an all Ireland Food Standard zone – what does this mean for NI?
BBC NI Economics & Business Editor John Campbell talks to Stephen about PM Boris Johnson's idea of a potential all Ireland Food Standard zone. 
10m Sep 04, 2019
10m
MPs seize control of today's parliamentary agenda as Boris Johnson loses his first vote as PM
All out war in the Commons as 21 rebel Tory MPs and opposition MPs helped defeat Boris Johnson in his first vote as Prime Minister. It means MPs have seized control of today's parliamentary agenda in an attempt to block a no deal Brexit. Where do we go from here? Stephen spoke to Alliance party leader Naomi Long, Tory MP Andrew Bridgen and Sinn Féin's Chris Hazzard.
35m Sep 04, 2019
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Fine Gael Senator @DrJamesReilly says Sinn Fein would break Irish political spending laws if £1.5 million donation is spent in Republic of Ireland
Yesterday we heard more details about the mystery donor who bequeathed 1.5 million pounds to Sinn Fein the largest ever known donation to a political party in Northern Ireland.. William E Hampton who had been living in a mobile home when he drew up his will. But where will the money be spent? Fine Gael Senator James Reilly has said it would break Irish political spending laws if any of the mone...
5m Sep 03, 2019
5m
Political reaction to @StephenNolan Education Authority whistleblower investigation
Stephen spoke to Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle, SDLP MLA Colin McGrath and DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson.
18m Sep 03, 2019
18m
Aidan contacted us about problems he was having trying to arrange his son's nursery placement.
"They failed my son... they've shown a complete disregard for him" - Aidan contacted us about problems he was having trying to arrange his son's nursery placement. 
13m Sep 03, 2019
13m
Lisa's daughter Brogan is autistic. She should be going into first year in secondary school but the support needed for her is not in place.
"I'm at breaking point... I can't believe what the Education Authority are expecting parents to accept". Lisa's daughter Brogan is autistic. She should be going into first year in secondary school but the support needed for her is not in place.
16m Sep 03, 2019
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Whistleblower says Education Authority told him not to date special needs applications as they couldn't be processed in the allowed time period
A whistleblower who worked in the Education Authority has told the Nolan Show he was told to mislead the public as to when applications were received by the government body. These were applications so that children with disabilities could be given help and support to be able to go to school like everybody else. The Education Authority has a responsibility to deal with those applications within ...
26m Sep 03, 2019
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Back me or I'll sack you - PM Boris Johnson tells rebel Tory MPs they'll be deselected if they vote to block no-deal Brexit
Conservative MPs have been warned not to rebel against the government over Brexit, as MPs plan legislation to stop no deal. A senior source from the whips office - which ensures MPs vote in line with the party - said MPs who voted to block no deal would "destroy" the government's Brexit negotiating position. The source told the BBC that rebels will have the whip withdrawn and be deselected, the...
16m Sep 02, 2019
16m
Same sex dancing on Strictly is pandering to the LGBT minority and is taking away the innocence of children - DUP MLA Jim Wells
Same sex dancing on Strictly is pandering to the LGBT minority and is taking away the innocence of children - that's what the DUP's Jim Wells told Nolan over the weekend, after the BBC announced that from next year Strictly can feature same sex partners. The show's bosses had previously said this wasn't something they were planning to do but appear to have made a u-turn. Over the weekend Stephe...
14m Sep 02, 2019
14m
More details emerge about Sinn Fein's mystery political donor - the biggest political donation ever made in NI
More details have emerged about the mystery donor who bequeathed £1.5 million to Sinn Fein. Stephen spoke to former SDLP councillor Mairia Cahill and asked her about her getting a copy of the will. We also got reaction from Allison Morris from the Irish News and News Letter political editor Sam McBride.
31m Sep 02, 2019
31m
Who wants more bank holidays? Trades Union Congress calls for 4 more to bring country in line with European average.
Trades Union Congress is calling for another 4 bank holidays to bring the country in line with the European average. Do you like the sound of more bank holidays? Or are they just not practical for employers? Stephen got the views of commentator Phil Kelly and business man Irwin Armstrong.
4m Aug 30, 2019
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No other donations "come close to this"
A £1.5million boost to Sinn Fein's coffers was announced yesterday. Figures released by the Electoral Commission showed what's understood to be the biggest ever donation to a Northern Ireland political party. The money was left to the party by a former motor mechanic and driver, who died in Pembrokeshire in Wales. Stephen spoke to the News Letter's political editor Sam McBride what we know abou...
11m Aug 30, 2019
11m
Belfast City Council to consider regulation of 'graphic abortion images'
You may have seen these posters in Belfast city centre that show foetuses aborted at different stages of pregnancy. The proposal has been brought by Green Party Councillor Aine Groogan and will go before the full council on Monday night. Stephen spoke to Aine and Marion Woods from the campaign group Both Lives Matter.
11m Aug 30, 2019
11m
Sinn Fein MLA @CaralNiChuilin warns Catholic housing applicants may have even longer waits under proposals to review the points system used to allocate homes.
A Sinn Fein MLA has said that Catholic housing applicants may have even longer waits under proposals to review the points system used to allocate homes. Carál Ní Chuilín says that Catholic applicants are already waiting longer than their Protestant counterparts and she says a report written for the Department has warned about a potential negative impact on Catholic applicants. Stephen spoke to ...
16m Aug 30, 2019
16m
Bangor father in desperate plea to Education Authority over support for daughter with disability
It's back to school for many children this week and for parents that can be a stressful and anxious time, but what if your child has a disability and needs specialist equipment that you have been told will be in place but find out it's not there? That is the situation facing Jonny as his daughter is due to start her first day of Primary school on Monday.
23m Aug 30, 2019
23m
An optimistic outlook 'means you live longer' - finds US study
What if you were told that being more optimistic could make you live longer? New research suggests that those who have a more hopeful and confident disposition stand a better chance of reaching the age of 85. This is the work of academics at Boston University, the school of medicine, which found  found that the 71,000 people who participated in their work - those who were more positive about th...
5m Aug 29, 2019
5m
Guardian newspaper says it has seen leaked government documents which suggest teachers will be allowed to use "reasonable force" to improve behaviour.
Could teachers soon be able to use corporal punishment in the classroom again? The Guardian newspaper says it has seen leaked documents which show the Government will announce a series of changes to school policies soon. It says one will allow teachers to use "reasonable force" to improve behaviour. It also says there will be a renewed emphasis on exclusions. Stephen got the views of former tea...
20m Aug 29, 2019
20m
The DUP back Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament.
More than one million people have signed a petition objecting to Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament for up to five weeks. Opposition leaders are calling the move anti-democratic, and claim it's happening so the Prime Minister can force through a no-deal Brexit. He denies that. Opposition parties are planning to force a bill through Parliament next week - designed to stop the Prime Minis...
37m Aug 29, 2019
37m
Political reaction as Government prepares to ask Queen to suspend Parliament
The Queen will be asked by the government to suspend Parliament days after MPs return to work - and a matter of weeks before the Brexit deadline. Stephen talked to BBC Political Reporter Jayne McCormack, Labour MP Kate Hoey,  Conservative MP Dominc Grieve,  Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry, SDLP MLA Claire Hanna, DUP MLA Jim Wells and UUP Leader Robin Swann. 
25m Aug 28, 2019
25m
Calls mount for public inquiry into abuse scandal at Muckamore Abbey hospital
Calls are mounting for a public inquiry into abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital after the latest revelations that CCTV footage has identified 1,500 crimes in just one ward as revealed by the Irish News. The PSNI  have siad it was the "largest adult safeguarding case" of its kind. The incidents happened in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit over the course of six months in 2017-2018. Stephen spo...
36m Aug 28, 2019
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