NI Funding crisis - What exactly is going on at Stormont?
Has all the talk of a funding crisis gone away? We were being told the welfare reform stalemate meant a massive black hole was going to open up in Stormont's fundingA budget bill will be tabled at the Assembly today.It's been called a fantasy budget - it's based on the assumption that the parties will agree a way forward on welfare reform.Does that mean we are walking towards a black hole and p...
11m Jun 16, 2015
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Benefits turned into loans for young people. Is that fair?
If you're young and unemployed you should be forced to repay your benefits when you get a job. That's the suggestion from an influential group of Conservative MPs.They say the proposal to pay benefits as a loan would give young people "an additional incentive to find work rather than allow the debt to build up".The Tory Mps say this will bring the welfare state back to how it was originally mea...
6m Jun 16, 2015
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Flags controversy flare up in Belfast
There is "immense anger" in the run up to the marching season. That's the stark warning from a senior orange order leader from Belfast. Mervyn Gibson was speaking after a meeting with the Secretary of State yesterday. It was also reported over the weekend that Orangemen have said they will not do "the police's job for them" over the Twelfth this year. #BBCNolan
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Senior Orange Order leader demands action on parades
There is "immense anger" in the run up to the marching season. That's the stark warning from a senior orange order leader from Belfast. Mervyn Gibson was speaking after a meeting with the Secretary of State yesterday. It was also reported over the weekend that Orangemen have said they will not do "the police's job for them" over the Twelfth this year. #BBCNolan
8m Jun 16, 2015
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Euros 2016 – are NI on the brink of something magical?
Magic moments for qualifying campaigns past and present. Currently Northern Ireland look like they are on the brink of something magical as battle for the top spot in their table. A win for Michael O'Neill's men against Romania at the weekend would have taken them one step closer to qualification for Euro 2016. But - they only managed a goal-less draw at Windsor Park... #BBCNolan
4m Jun 15, 2015
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Broken pool hoist denies disabled 7 year old girl vital exercise
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6m Jun 15, 2015
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Highs and lows of @stephennolan ’s mountain adventure
I've let myself go a bit, and put back on all the weight I had lost last year. So I decided it was high time I did something about it, and start with some gentle exercise. So yesterday - I climbed a mountain. The Mourne's to be exact...
18m Jun 15, 2015
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ADDNI children's charity future at risk.
A Northern Ireland based childrens charity says it will have to close its doors within 6 months after losing its core funding. They say the department of health AND Belfast trust have pulled a combined £50,000 worth of funding. #BBCNolan
6m Jun 15, 2015
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Collusion debate heads for Stormont
Collusion controversies rear their head again. Is Northern Ireland capable of dealing with the past - with all that involves? #BBCNolan
24m Jun 15, 2015
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Lifetime battle to recover from horrific railway accident, @StephenNolan talks to Diana Morgan-Hill
Our interview this week is with a woman who's faced a lifetime battle to recover from a horrific railway accident. Diana Morgan-Hill slipped while trying to catch a train and was dragged under the moving wheels. Both her legs had to be amputated. But British Rail didn't accept liability - and instead decided to sue her for trespass on the line. In the end Diana won her fight for compensation......
25m Jun 12, 2015
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Sinn Fein’s @conormurphysf on taking tax powers and plugging ‘£3 bn gap’ #BBCNolan
Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy on taking tax powers and plugging ‘£3 billion gap’
11m Jun 12, 2015
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Sinn Fein’s @conormurphysf says cuts will ‘fatally undermine’ Stormont #BBCNolan
Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy says cuts will ‘fatally undermine’ Stormont
23m Jun 12, 2015
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Sinn Fein cast serious doubt on business tax cut plan #BBCNolan
A senior Sinn Féin member has warned that the Northern Ireland Executive may be unable to afford a cut in corporation tax. Declan Kearney, the party's national chairperson, made the comments in a newspaper article. Cutting corporation tax - the tax on company profits - has been Stormont's big economic plan for years. Stephen talks to Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy and we get reaction from our callers
30m Jun 12, 2015
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Another big week on #BBCNolan and #NolanLIVE - here's just some of the highlights
It's been yet another big week on the Nolan Show, let's have a listen back to some of the highlights...
3m Jun 12, 2015
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Family's agony as house burgled while burying their elderly mum - @nweir1 reports #BBCNolan
A Newtownabbey family has been left devastated and angry after their mother's home was burgled WHILE they were burying her. Hetty Balmer was 78 when she died from cancer at the Royal Victoria Hospital last Friday. Her funeral was at Roselawn cemetery on Tuesday... but when the family returned to her Rathfern home - a house she'd lived in for over 30 years - they found it had been broken into an...
13m Jun 12, 2015
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Should tobacco companies be forced to pay to help stop people smoking? #BBCNolan
Should tobacco companies be forced to pay to help stop people smoking? A new report says they should. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has urged the Government that a yearly levy should be imposed on tobacco companies. The money would go to pay for media campaigns and services to help people give up the habit. But should the tobacco industry be put in this position? Shouldn't people who smoke...
5m Jun 11, 2015
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Big Interview - @StephenNolan talks to Paul Gascoigne on battling his demons #BBCNolan
If you were watching last nights tv show you will have seen an interview that Stephen recorded with Paul Gascoigne. One of the most famous footballers of our time without a doubt. We want to give you a chance to hear a longer version of the interview where he talks frankly about battling his demons, press intrusion and dealing with life after football. Stephen started the interview by commentin...
25m Jun 11, 2015
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Ex-Secretary of State sounds violence warning over Stormont crisis #BBCNolan
Violence could return to Northern Ireland if Stormont collapses. That's the very stark warning from a former Secretary of State on the Nolan TV show last night. Shaun Woodward said Northern Ireland could slip back into the bad old days of the Troubles if the Assembly goes under due to the current impasse over welfare reform. There have of course been numerous warnings about the future of Stormo...
28m Jun 11, 2015
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Is @StephenNolan too old for a convertible car? #BBCNolan
Stephen has had a notion for a convertible car for many years... but now he wonders, is he just too old to be cruising around with the roof down? Vinny joined Stephen in studio and we also got the views of commentators John McCririck and Ant Miller and we took your calls
12m Jun 10, 2015
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Is it time to stop bashing bankers? NI Conservatives' Mark Brotherson and NIPSA's Patrick Mulholland debate
Is it time to stop bashing bankers? According to reports, Chancellor George Osborne is going to send out that message in a keynote speech this week. So should we quit slagging banks off and appreciate how important they are to the economy? Stephen gets the views of NI Conservatives' spokesman Mark Brotherson and Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA...
12m Jun 10, 2015
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'She's surviving, not living' - sisters plea for more help for sufferers of anorexia #BBCNolan
It was revealed last week that the number of hospital admissions across the UK for teenagers with eating disorders has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the NHS. Well Stephen has been talking to the family of one young local woman battling to stay alive because of one such eating disorder - anorexia. Emma Young is just 22 and is currently in hospital after being admitted mont...
6m Jun 10, 2015
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Time to re-think our attitudes to booze? It can wreck lives, but do we still glamorise it? #BBCNolan
Is it time that we stopped glamorising boozing? The Belfast Telegraph editor Gail Walker in her column yesterday said people are guilty of turning a blind eye to problem drinkers by celebrating them as characters and hellraisers instead. She was writing about troubled former England footballer Kenny Sansom after pictures of him sleeping in a park were published in a tabloid at the weekend. Sams...
7m Jun 10, 2015
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Secrets from the past poisoning the present - @jude42 and @malodoherty discuss latest collusion claims #BBCNolan
"One made the bullet and one fired it." The daughter of a woman shot dead for being an alleged informant believes the state and the IRA are equally responsible for her mother's death. Last night's BBC Spotlight programme looked into the murder of Belfast woman Caroline Moreland, a Catholic mother of three. She was abducted and shot dead by the IRA in July 1994. Senior IRA sources have told Spot...
28m Jun 10, 2015
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'We just want closure' - murder victim's daughter asks questions of IRA and the state #BBCNolan
"One made the bullet and one fired it." The daughter of a woman shot dead for being an alleged informant believes the state and the IRA are equally responsible for her mother's death. Last night's BBC Spotlight programme looked into the murder of Belfast woman Caroline Moreland, a Catholic mother of three. She was abducted and shot dead by the IRA in July 1994. Senior IRA sources have told Spot...
14m Jun 10, 2015
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Privacy row – do convicted paedophiles have a right to privacy? #BBCNolan
The DUP is proposing the introduction of a paedophile disclosure scheme in Northern Ireland. The scheme would be similar to 'Sarah's Law' - the law introduced in England, Scotland and Wales in 2011. It allows a parent or guardian to ask police if a person who has contact with children is a child sex offender. Last week here a convicted paedophile tried to use the courts to stop social services ...
17m Jun 09, 2015
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Should our driving licences have the union flag or no flag? #BBCNolan
New driving licence's came into effect yesterday, and across the water in the other parts of the UK they will have the union flag on them. But that won't be the case here - and unionists are not happy that we will be different. It's another week and another flag row. Should our licences have the union flag or no flag? Stephen gets the views of Henry Reilly from UKIP and the commentator Jude Col...
6m Jun 09, 2015
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"He should return his knighthood" - Cllr Jim Rodgers hits out at Sir James Galway #BBCNolan
"He should return his knighthood" - Belfast City Councillor Jim Rodgers hits out at Sir James Galway
2m Jun 09, 2015
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Part Two - Ratepayers fork out for degree and media courses for councillors #BBCNolan
Thousands of pounds of ratepayers money is being spent on training courses and degrees for local councillors. A story in the Sunday World at the weekend based on a Freedom of Information request showed that 'personal development' payments are being dished out to councillors at Belfast City Council. Some of the payments were made out for councillors to study for university degrees, while others ...
23m Jun 09, 2015
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Part One - Ratepayers fork out for degree and media courses for councillors #BBCNolan
Thousands of pounds of ratepayers money is being spent on training courses and degrees for local councillors. A story in the Sunday World at the weekend based on a Freedom of Information request showed that 'personal development' payments are being dished out to councillors at Belfast City Council. Some of the payments were made out for councillors to study for university degrees, while others ...
17m Jun 09, 2015
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'Heartbreaking' - net dangers for children highlighted as teen is believed to have taken his own life
A truly tragic story this morning as a family in county Tyrone prepare for the funeral of their son and brother. 17 year old Ronan Hughes is believed to have taken his own life after being tricked into posting images on a social networking site. Police say a crime is not suspected and inquiries are continuing. But they issued advice to young people about the need to be careful when using the in...
14m Jun 09, 2015
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Sectarian attack victim Paul McCauley's grieving family plea for justice #BBCNolan
It should have been an ordinary fun-filled sunny summer's day in Derry in 2006 when Paul McCauley joined friends for a barbecue. He was blissfully unaware of the horror that was to come. Paul was battered senseless by a mob of loyalist thugs in a vicious and unprovoked attack. Why? Because he was a catholic. He suffered severe injuries, including a brain hemorrhage, a fractured skull, and had t...
13m Jun 08, 2015
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Part Two - Campbell defence of Paisley sparks age row #BBCNolan
Sir James Galway's comments about the late Ian Paisley last Friday made headlines all over the weekend. The world famous musician launched an against Ian Paisley Senior in an interview on the Nolan Show, saying the former DUP leader was indirectly "responsible" for murders. Well the Paisley debate rages on. Now Lord Trimble has said Ian Paisley helped start the Troubles. The former leader of th...
21m Jun 08, 2015
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Part One - Campbell defence of Paisley sparks age row #BBCNolan
Sir James Galway's comments about the late Ian Paisley last Friday made headlines all over the weekend. The world famous musician launched an against Ian Paisley Senior in an interview on the Nolan Show, saying the former DUP leader was indirectly "responsible" for murders. Well the Paisley debate rages on. Now Lord Trimble has said Ian Paisley helped start the Troubles. The former leader of th...
30m Jun 08, 2015
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Row over Campbell comments on Galway and over 70’s
DUP MLA Gregory Campbell comments on Sir James Galway and over 70’s
4m Jun 08, 2015
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World famous musician Sir James Galway on the late Ian Paisley, his Irish identity and about being brainwashed as a young protestant.
Stephen spoke to Sir James Galway as part of BBC Music day, which is a nationwide celebration aiming to bring together generations and communities through their love of music.speaking to him as part of BBC Music day, which is a nationwide celebration aiming to bring together generations and communities through their love of music. We usually associate him with beautiful, soothing music.But thi...
25m Jun 05, 2015
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Part Two - Storm over Sir James Galway comments on former First Minister Paisley
Callers react to Sir James Galway interview #BBCNolan
20m Jun 05, 2015
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Part One - Storm over Sir James Galway comments on former First Minister Paisley
Callers react to Sir James Galway interview #BBCNolan
20m Jun 05, 2015
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Sir James Galway launches broadside at late Ian Paisley
We usually associate Sir James Galway with beautiful, soothing music.But this morning, his thoughts about the late Ian Paisley, the former First Minister, are brutal.Sir James also gets stuck in to bankers, who he said were "out for themselves" . He also talks about his irish idenity and about being brainwashed as a young protestant.
6m Jun 05, 2015
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Should the law change to say if a person is ‘severely intoxicated’ they lose the capacity to consent to sex?
Should the law be changed so if a person is 'severely intoxicated' they lose the capacity to consent to sex? That is the recommendation from an independent review into rape investigations and prosecutions in London. But would this be a welcome move here?
5m Jun 04, 2015
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A mum’s heartache over the death of her son from so-called ‘legal highs’
Last week the government said it will introduce a ban on the sale of so-called legal highs.The tragic death of Co Down teenager, Adam Owens, was blamed on legal highs. He was just 17. Last night on Nolan Live Stephen spoke to his mum Adele Wallace.
9m Jun 04, 2015
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Do proposed fines for taxi drivers go too far?
A Taxi driver contacted the show as he had issues with the proposed new fines set to affect taxi drivers.
15m Jun 04, 2015
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Unionist fury over Irish tricolour hoisted above Stormont
Unionists reacted with fury yesterday after a Tricolour was flown over the Parliament Buildings at Stormont.The DUP labelled it a "rogue action" and called for a full investigation.But Sinn Fein said the reaction of unionists "can only be described as hysteria".Both the Assembly and the police have confirmed they are investigating the matter.
28m Jun 04, 2015
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‘You’re a lovely looking fella’ - Caller Mary shares her affection for Stephen
#BBCNolan caller Mary shares her love for Stephen
6m Jun 04, 2015
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Star Trek’s Patrick Stewart backs Ashers in #GayCake battle
A Hollywood star has given his support to Ashers - the Christian Bakers ordered to pay £500 for refusing to make a sponge cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan on it.
9m Jun 04, 2015
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Ex-soldier speaks out on Troubles pension controversy
12m Jun 03, 2015
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Should pension for Troubles victims include ex-paramilitaries
Last night's BBC Spotlight programme focused on pension plans for people severely injured in the Troubles.It was a key point in the Stormont House Agreement, and would be given to around 400 people with permanent disabilities including amputation, paralysis and blindness.But Spotlight said 10 of that number would be paramilitaries from both sides of the divide.
27m Jun 03, 2015
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Storm over MP 10% pay hike #BBCNolan
MPs are in line for a controversial £7,000 pay hike.Do you think they're worth it?The body responsible for setting MP pay is sticking by its recommendation for a 10% increase.IPSA - the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority - says it will introduce the change unless "new evidence" emerges.The increase would take annual MP pay from £67,060 to £74,000. But Spotlight said 10 of that number...
19m Jun 03, 2015
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Tesco fuel contamination update #BBCNolan
Yesterday we reported Tesco in Bloomfield in Bangor were pumping the wrong fuel into cars.We were back and forward to them all day as promised.So heres the latest we have.Approx 75 cars so far have been reported to Tesco as having problems because of their cock up.Two of the six tanks appeared to have been contaminated.
9m Jun 03, 2015
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#BBCNolan callers hit by Tesco fuel pump mix up
BBC Nolan listener Danielle has contacted the show with a problem that happened after she went to fill up her car with petrol at a Tesco in Bangor. It led to some big reaction on the show this morning and it turns out many more of you have affected
19m Jun 02, 2015
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Diesel in the petrol pumps? Tesco blasted over fuel mix up costing customers #BBCNolan
Danielle has contacted the show with a problem that happened after she went to fill up her car with petrol at a Tesco in Bangor... she tells us what happened
11m Jun 02, 2015
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