What are your memories of your first day at school? @vinnybelfast finds out
Do you remember your FIRST day at school? It can be stressful for some - and a breeze for others. And lets not forget the parents. Vinny was talking about this on his wee show last night. He went into Belfast to get your memories.
4m Sep 08, 2015
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Northern Ireland keep the dream alive - Jackie Fullerton & David Healy discuss
Northern Ireland keep the dream alive - Jackie Fullerton & David Healy discuss
12m Sep 08, 2015
12m
‘Part and parcel of a Republican movement – that is unsustainable’ Gregory Campbell on Sinn Fein #bbcnolan
‘Part and parcel of a Republican movement – that is unsustainable’ Gregory Campbell on Sinn Fein
15m Sep 08, 2015
15m
‘As long as you sustain Sinn Fein in government you are turning a blind eye to murder’ - Jim Allister attacks DUP
Jim Allister talks to @stephennolan #bbcnolan
9m Sep 08, 2015
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Will Sinn Fein walk if London imposes benefit cuts? Conor Murphy discusses #bbcnolan
Well here we are again. New talks are about to begin to try and save Stormont. Secretary of State Theresa Villiers is expected to make a statement to the House of Commons this morning spelling out the government's view of the political crisis here. She will then fly to Belfast to convene intense talks.
15m Sep 08, 2015
15m
‘I’m in a very happy place now’ – Phil Tufnell on conquering his demons
He started his career playing cricket for England, but these days he is a household name thanks to becoming a telly favourite on shows like I'm A Celebrity, Strictly, and of course A Question of Sport. Yes, Nolan is talking about Phil Tufnell and I've been speaking to him about his new autobiography called Where Am I? Nolan began by asking him if his book's title related to him finding himsel...
11m Sep 07, 2015
11m
Northern Ireland on the edge of glory - @TaggartJoel and Gerry Armstrong
With three games remaining they need a win tonight to make sure of their place at the Euro 2016 finals in France. Northern Ireland have never qualified for the final stages of the European Championships, with 13 unsuccessful qualifying campaigns behind them. Tonight's game also marks the 10th anniversary of this famous goal Joel Taggart and Northern Ireland Legend Gerry Armstrong join Nolan.
4m Sep 07, 2015
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Crunch time at Stormont – analysis from @BrianPJRowan
All eyes on Stormont today. Talks to save the Assembly start tomorrow. They have to tackle the welfare reform stalemate and the fall-out from the police assessment that the IRA is still around. The DUP has vowed it will not be business as usual today over the IRA issue. Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has upped the pressure on Sinn Fein. She says that if there's no deal on welfare, Davi...
10m Sep 07, 2015
10m
Strictly sensation Daniel O’Donnell talks to @StephenNolan
Yes, it's the famous Strictly Come Dancing music and the show returned to our screens on Saturday night. And this year there is an added attraction for local fans, because country music superstar Daniel O'Donnell is one of the contestants. We are pleased to say that Daniel will be joining us every week to let us follow him on his Strictly journey and find out how he is getting on. Daniel is ...
14m Sep 07, 2015
14m
DUP want Sinn Fein out of Executive – Arlene Foster tells @StephenNolan
All eyes on Stormont today. Talks to save the Assembly start tomorrow. They have to tackle the welfare reform stalemate and the fall-out from the police assessment that the IRA is still around. The DUP has vowed it will not be business as usual today over the IRA issue.Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has upped the pressure on Sinn Fein. She says that if there's no deal on welfare, David ...
1m Sep 07, 2015
1m
Row over UKIP man's 'emotional hysteria' comment on drowned Syrian boy outcry
Row over UKIP man's 'emotional hysteria' comment on drowned Syrian boy outcry
3m Sep 04, 2015
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3. Refugee crisis - what should N Ireland do? #BBCNolan
Thousands of refugees should be let into Northern Ireland - that is the view of the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Pressure has grown on the UK to take more people fleeing to Europe from Syria after the harrowing picture of the young boy Aylan Kurdi's body washed up on a Turkish beach shocked the world. Martin McGuiness says Northern Ireland "could take a couple of thousand refugees...
23m Sep 04, 2015
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2. Refugee crisis - what should N Ireland do? #BBCNolan
Thousands of refugees should be let into Northern Ireland - that is the view of the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Pressure has grown on the UK to take more people fleeing to Europe from Syria after the harrowing picture of the young boy Aylan Kurdi's body washed up on a Turkish beach shocked the world. Martin McGuiness says Northern Ireland "could take a couple of thousand refugees...
28m Sep 04, 2015
28m
Refugee crisis - what should N Ireland do? #BBCNolan
Thousands of refugees should be let into Northern Ireland - that is the view of the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Pressure has grown on the UK to take more people fleeing to Europe from Syria after the harrowing picture of the young boy Aylan Kurdi's body washed up on a Turkish beach shocked the world. Martin McGuiness says Northern Ireland "could take a couple of thousand refugees...
27m Sep 04, 2015
27m
UKIP politician David McNarry describes reaction to refugee child found dead on beach as "emotionally hysteric" #BBCNolan
Thousands of refugees should be let into Northern Ireland - that is the view of the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Pressure has grown on the UK to take more people fleeing to Europe from Syria after the harrowing picture of the young boy Aylan Kurdi's body washed up on a Turkish beach shocked the world. Martin McGuiness says Northern Ireland "could take a couple of thousand refugees...
1m Sep 04, 2015
1m
Is it ok to answer your phone on the loo? @worldinaglass @antsrantz discuss #BBCNolan
Do you ever answer a phone or check your work emails when you are on the loo?! The mental health charity MIND says this is more common than you think, AND is indicative of a culture of working round the clock, leaving many of us unable to switch off and achieve a health work/life balance? So - is it ok to answer your phone on the bog? Are we addicted to our smart phones and unable to switch o...
5m Sep 03, 2015
5m
Protection rackets ‘still a problem’, business body warns #BBCNolan
If you were listening to the show yesterday you'll have heard an interview I did with former Loyalist godfather Johnny Adair - he claimed that loyalist paramilitary structures were still intact and squeezing money out of their communities. I asked him what the level of the protection money rackets in Loyalist areas was like. Glyn Roberts Chief Executive of the NI independent retail trade asso...
20m Sep 03, 2015
20m
A family's plea for truth over the IRA murder of a schoolboy 42 years ago #BBCNolan
The family of a schoolboy murdered by the IRA in 1973 are demanding the truth about his killing. 15 year old Bernard Teggart was abducted from St Patrick's Training School in west Belfast and shot. He is said to have had a mental age of just eight or nine. Details of the murder were given at the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry yesterday. It was described as the "most horrific inciden...
8m Sep 03, 2015
8m
#BBCNolan callers clash over refugee crisis.
A harrowing image that has sent shocked waves around the world, the body of a little boy lying face-down on the beach near Bodrum in Turkey. This shocking scene has sparked an international outcry over the human cost of the migrant crisis. The boy is believed to be three-year-old Aylan, who drowned along with his five-year-old brother and their mother. Their father survived. The Turkish coas...
23m Sep 03, 2015
23m
Will one shocking photograph change our attitudes to refugees? @CharlieSeaWolf @malodoherty discuss #BBCNolan
A harrowing image that has sent shocked waves around the world, the body of a little boy lying face-down on the beach near Bodrum in Turkey.This shocking scene has sparked an international outcry over the human cost of the migrant crisis. The boy is believed to be three-year-old Aylan, who drowned along with his five-year-old brother and their mother. Their father survived. The Turkish coastg...
23m Sep 03, 2015
23m
Stormont crisis - what are the chances of talks succeeding? Analysis by @BrianPJRowan
The ongoing political crisis at Stormont, what way is this going to play out? Nolan is joined by journalist Brian Rowan for analysis on the crisis.
11m Sep 02, 2015
11m
‘If talks fail I‘m afraid the Assembly will be bust’ – Alliance’s Stephen Farry
Can a new round of party talks solve the Stormont crisis? It certainly looks like more talks are on the way. The Assembly's future is in doubt, after the police assessment that the IRA still exists. The UUP has quit the Executive and the DUP says it can't be business as usual. But a DUP bid to have Assembly sittings adjourned for talks was defeated at Stormont yesterday. Meanwhile, the earli...
13m Sep 02, 2015
13m
‘I helped put Adair behind bars’ - former RUC man talks to @stephennolan #bbcnolan
Three men were jailed earlier this week for planning to murder former UDA leader Johnny Adair.Antoin Duffy, his cousin Martin Hughes and Paul Sands had denied plotting to kill Adair and his mate Sam McCrory in Scotland.Duffy and Hughes were also convicted of terrorism charges.Duffy was jailed for 17 years, Hughes for 11 years and Sands for 10 years. Nolan spoke to Johnny Adair and the murder p...
7m Sep 02, 2015
7m
Callers react to Johnny Adair interview. #BBCNolan
Three men were jailed earlier this week for planning to murder former UDA leader Johnny Adair. Antoin Duffy, his cousin Martin Hughes and Paul Sands had denied plotting to kill Adair and his mate Sam McCrory in Scotland. Duffy and Hughes were also convicted of terrorism charges. Duffy was jailed for 17 years, Hughes for 11 years and Sands for 10 years. Nolan to Johnny Adair and asked him abo...
8m Sep 02, 2015
8m
‘I have no regrets’ - former UDA godfather Johnny Adair. #BBCNolan
Three men were jailed earlier this week for planning to murder former UDA leader Johnny Adair. Antoin Duffy, his cousin Martin Hughes and Paul Sands had denied plotting to kill Adair and his mate Sam McCrory in Scotland. Duffy and Hughes were also convicted of terrorism charges. Duffy was jailed for 17 years, Hughes for 11 years and Sands for 10 years. Nolan was speaking to Johnny Adair and b...
26m Sep 02, 2015
26m
DUP expert @JonTonge thinks party is likely to quit Stormont Executive
Professor Jon Tonge, co-author of major academic study on DUP, thinks Peter Robinson will probably withdraw it from Stormont Executive.
1m Sep 01, 2015
1m
Row over Chrissie Hynde rape comments. #BBCNolan
Rock star Chrissie Hynde has been slammed for saying she took 'full responsibility' for being the victim of a sex attack when she was young. The Pretenders singer revealed that she was 21 and high on drugs when a motorcycle gang forced her to perform sexual acts under the threat of violence. But she claimed the attack was her own "fault" and added: "If I'm putting it about and being provocati...
8m Sep 01, 2015
8m
Stormont crisis - what will DUP do? @AlexKane221b and @JonTonge discuss. #BBCNolan
A bitter war of words between unionism's two biggest parties is escalating. The DUP and UUP are at each others throats after Mike Nesbitt pulled the Ulster Unionists out of the executive. The DUP are due to meet the prime minister today to discuss the current crisis at Stormont. Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers is also scheduled to meet two Irish government ministers in Dublin. An...
16m Sep 01, 2015
16m
Should Stormont survive? Callers have their say on crisis #BBCNolan
A bitter war of words between unionism's two biggest parties is escalating. The DUP and UUP are at each others throats after Mike Nesbitt pulled the Ulster Unionists out of the executive. The DUP are due to meet the prime minister today to discuss the current crisis at Stormont. Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers is also scheduled to meet two Irish government ministers in Dublin. An...
6m Sep 01, 2015
6m
TUV’s Jim Allister slams DUP over Stormont crisis. #BBCNolan
A bitter war of words between unionism's two biggest parties is escalating. The DUP and UUP are at each others throats after Mike Nesbitt pulled the Ulster Unionists out of the executive. The DUP are due to meet the prime minister today to discuss the current crisis at Stormont. Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers is also scheduled to meet two Irish government ministers in Dublin. An...
14m Sep 01, 2015
14m
Dad refusing to send his autistic son to school. #BBCNolan
It's a very big week for thousands of young children across Northern Ireland as they start school for the first time. Just think for a minute how big a day that was for your childreN. Think how excited and nervous they were. Well for one local boy that day isn't going to happen. Stephen contacted Nolan on Twitter about this story. His son Ché is autistic and was meant to start primary school y...
20m Sep 01, 2015
20m
How close is Stormont to collapse? @AlexKane221b and @malodoherty discuss
Can the Stormont Assembly be saved? There's no doubting there's a full crisis now.The UUP are pulling out of the Executive, the DUP are threatening to bring it all down.Sinn Fein are accusing the two parties of a sham. The UUP has been under fire from all sides for pulling out. Journalists Alex Kane and Malachi O'Doherty discuss.
13m Aug 28, 2015
13m
DUP believe Sinn Fein should be excluded from Executive - Gregory Campbell
Can the Stormont Assembly be saved? There's no doubting there's a full crisis now.The UUP are pulling out of the Executive, the DUP are threatening to bring it all down.Sinn Fein are accusing the two parties of a sham.The UUP has been under fire from all sides for pulling out. DUP Gregory Campbell joins the discussion.
27m Aug 28, 2015
27m
Mike Nesbitt defends UUP Executive pull-out. #BBCNolan
Can the Stormont Assembly be saved? There's no doubting there's a full crisis now.The UUP are pulling out of the Executive, the DUP are threatening to bring it all down. Sinn Fein are accusing the two parties of a sham.The UUP has been under fire from all sides for pulling outNolan spoke to its leader Mike Nesbitt and asked him what evidence he had - to base their withdrawal from the Executive on.
22m Aug 28, 2015
22m
Journalist Brian Rowan gives his analysis of Stormont crisis. #BBCNolan
A full blown crisis at Stormont. What happens next?The UUP is quitting the Executive.The DUP is meeting the Prime Minister and says Sinn Fein should be kicked out.Police are standing by their view that the IRA still exists.Sinn fein says that's just not true. So will it all fall down? Journalist Brian Rowan gives his analysis.
9m Aug 27, 2015
9m
TUV's Jim Allister reacts to UUP withdrawal from Stormont. #BBCNolan
A full blown crisis at Stormont. What happens next?The UUP is quitting the Executive.The DUP is meeting the Prime Minister and says Sinn Fein should be kicked out.Police are standing by their view that the IRA still exists.Sinn fein says that's just not true. So will it all fall down? TUV Jim Allister reacts.
13m Aug 27, 2015
13m
DUP criticises Chief Constable. #BBCNolan
A full blown crisis at Stormont. What happens next?The UUP is quitting the Executive.The DUP is meeting the Prime Minister and says Sinn Fein should be kicked out.Police are standing by their view that the IRA still exists.Sinn fein says that's just not true. So will it all fall down? DUP Nigel Dodds criticises Chief Constable.
8m Aug 27, 2015
8m
'Mike Nesbitt in no position to lecture DUP or anyone.' - Alliance Stephen Farry
A full blown crisis at Stormont. What happens next?The UUP is quitting the Executive.The DUP is meeting the Prime Minister and says Sinn Fein should be kicked out.Police are standing by their view that the IRA still exists. Sinn fein says that's just not true. So will it all fall down? Alliance Stephen Farry joins the discussion.
3m Aug 27, 2015
3m
Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly on Stormont crisis. #BBCNolan
A full blown crisis at Stormont. What happens next?The UUP is quitting the Executive.The DUP is meeting the Prime Minister and says Sinn Fein should be kicked out.Police are standing by their view that the IRA still exists. Sinn fein says that's just not true. So will it all fall down? Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly joins the discussion.
23m Aug 27, 2015
23m
UUP Danny Kinahan - "Let this play out and we will see if Sinn Fein have any links." #BBCNolan
A full blown crisis at Stormont. What happens next?The UUP is quitting the Executive.The DUP is meeting the Prime Minister and says Sinn Fein should be kicked out.Police are standing by their view that the IRA still exists. Sinn fein says that's just not true. So will it all fall down? Ulster Unionist MP Danny Kinahan joins Nolan.
21m Aug 27, 2015
21m
£20K benefit cap - over 3000 NI families could be hit by Tory plan #BBCNolan
More than 3,200 families in Northern Ireland would be hit if the Tories bring in a £20,000 benefit cap. That's the official estimate from the Department of Social Development if Chancellor George Osbourne follows through with his threat to slash the cap even further than the planned £26,000 cut. The figures were released in a Freedom of Information request to Belfast Telegraph journalist Adrian...
21m Aug 26, 2015
21m
'Blatant lie' - victim's family rubbishes Sinn Fein claims that IRA has gone away #BBCNolan
The son of an Irish prison officer murdered by the IRA says claims it has gone away are a 'blatant lie'. Austin Stack's father Brian was left paralysed and brain damaged after he was shot in the neck in March 1983. He died 18 months later. The IRA had denied responsibility - until 2013 when they admitted the murder. Austin and his brother Oliver secured the admission after a meeting arranged by...
20m Aug 26, 2015
20m
Give my son the help he needs - a father's plea to education chiefs #BBCNolan
Stephen contacted us on Twitter about this story. His son Ché is autistic and will start primary in a matter of days. But - Stephen is concerned his son's needs WILL NOT be met as he believes he needs a specialist school. They've had Ché assessed by a private clinic - who said the 4 year old would suffer in mainstream education. But the board have yet to carry out Ché's full statement - that's ...
25m Aug 26, 2015
25m
Fears over UTV's future. Is the station going to lose its identity in a buy-out?
What next for UTV? The Northern Ireland broadcaster confirmed yesterday that it is in talks about selling its television assets.So what will that mean for the station and the local programming it currently produces?
17m Aug 25, 2015
17m
Stock market meltdown in China. What does it mean for us?
A tumbling stock market in China. But what does it mean to us? Economist John Simpson and wealth manager Jonathan Davis explain.
6m Aug 25, 2015
6m
SDLP 'shocked' at Sec of State's comments on IRA
The UUP says it considering pulling out of the Stormont Executive over the row over whether the IRA still exists. Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt was speaking after a meeting with Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.But will he carry out this threat? What will it maen for the Assembly? SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly gives her reaction.
7m Aug 25, 2015
7m
UUP considering walking out of the Stormont Executive over IRA allegations. Do they mean it?
The UUP says it is considering pulling out of the Stormont Executive over the row over whether the IRA still exists.Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt was speaking after a meeting with Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.But will he carry out this threat?And if he does, what impact would that have on the assembly - if any? Political commentators Alex Kane and Seamus Close discuss.
25m Aug 25, 2015
25m
Is going to university really worth it? #BBCNolan
Go to uni, get a degree, life will be wonderful in your highly paid job and the economy will flourish. Or is that just a fairy tale? Telegraph columnist Julia Hartley Brewer reckons it's all a pack of lies. She says the way to get the country back on track is to limit the number of university places to 25 or 30 per cent of young people. Stephen gets the views of Fergal McFerran, president of th...
11m Aug 24, 2015
11m
#BBCNolan callers react to police IRA claims
BBC Nolan callers react to police IRA claims
5m Aug 24, 2015
5m
'Makes my blood boil' - mother of 2007 murder victim challenges Gerry Adams #BBCNolan
Gerry Adams said yesterday that the Provisional IRA has "gone and is not coming back". But Northern Ireland most senior policeman says the Provos still exist and some members were involved in the murder of Kevin McGuigan. Sinn Fein have maintained that the brutal execution was carried out by a criminal gang. Gerry Adams has said the same before about other killings, including Paul Quinn from Cu...
7m Aug 24, 2015
7m