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Deal or no deal - will £2.5bn financial package be enough to bring an end to Stormont deadlock? from 2023-12-12T12:20
Also, Car park charges on the way for people using and working at Forestside.
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Nolan sources suggest no Stormont deal before Christmas as British Gov holds talks over NI financial future from 2023-12-11T11:09
And the famous Nolan snow globes finally arrive!
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Are water rates on their way to Northern Ireland? from 2023-12-08T11:09
Plus some unionists have taken issue with the Rwanda Bill's impact in NI
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More strikes just before Christmas could cost retail and hospitality £10m in lost business from 2023-12-07T11:16
And battle rapper Scott Moore tells us about his war of words with Conor McGregor
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Report finds paramilitary intimidation leading to increased homelessness, nearly 200 households in a year from 2023-12-06T11:46
And we go live to Boris Johnson at the covid inquiry.
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Worst road deaths in NI in 6 years. The Nolan show investigates the use of speed camera vans on our roads. from 2023-12-05T13:47
And is Northern Ireland society in deep trouble? Sam McBride thinks so.
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No public or taxi access to bus lanes as 24 hour transport strike causes huge disruption from 2023-12-01T10:56
How will today's strike impact you?
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Could new byelaws, proposed by Belfast City Council, restrict freedom of speech? from 2023-11-30T12:34
Belfast City Council is now asking the public for their views on the permit scheme
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Tens of thousands of children out of school this morning as teachers strike for better pay from 2023-11-29T11:37
Also, are we as far away from a return to Stormont as we ever were?
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Row as Belfast City Council consults over new laws to tackle 'noise nuisance' from street preachers and buskers from 2023-11-28T11:59
A controversial street preacher says he will defy proposed new noise laws in Belfast
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Leading GP warns practices are losing money every month - what can be done to protect our services? from 2023-11-27T11:16
Tom Black says his GP surgery has lost money every month for the last year.
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Hooligans 'driven by far-right ideology' blamed for Dublin riot after children stabbed from 2023-11-24T10:36
Dublin rocked by violent scenes last night
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Nolan's ears prick up during an exchange between Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Chris Heaton-Harris from 2023-11-23T11:54
Also £75 million to NI from Autumn Statement - used for Stormont's £300 million overspend
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Nolan Show inside information on what happened within the DUP after Peter Robinson intervention from 2023-11-22T10:59
Also, schools could be closed next week as five teaching unions plan a half-day walkout.
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Former DUP leader Peter Robinson enters the row over a return to Stormont from 2023-11-21T11:50
He's giving interviews hinting it may be time for the party to go back into Stormont
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DUP source tells Nolan the party’s ‘seven tests’ promise is gone, another DUP source says ‘nonsense’! from 2023-11-20T12:08
Also The Nolan Show can reveal that the PSNI want to introduce a new type of speed camera
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Orange Order axes plans to change traditional Twelfth of July route from 2023-11-17T11:06
Also, taxi fares in Northern Ireland increase from next month.
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Schools’ disruption as thousands of teaching support staff on strike across NI from 2023-11-16T12:17
Also over 20,000 fish at a publicly owned Fish Farm in Ballymoney have had to be culled.
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Dept of Health to launch consultation into hospital parking charges, a year after Stormont voted to make it free from 2023-11-15T11:26
Also, life changing drugs for children with Cystic fibrosis to be stopped because of cost.
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TUV claim ‘unwanted’ Irish language street signage is being requested in some unionist areas from 2023-11-14T12:35
Also, BMA in NI say they are very concerned about the rise in private GP clinics in NI.
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Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill says a united Ireland is as close as it's ever been from 2023-11-13T11:08
Also on the programme Taxi fares are set to rise across Northern Ireland.
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Nolan show obtains FOI showing staff take up 80% of visitor parking at Belfast hospital from 2023-11-10T11:03
What are your experiences of hospital parking?
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Businesses call for clarity over £15m flood aid package. Who qualifies and Is it enough? from 2023-11-09T11:05
And should parents be allowed to buy brand new, cheaper,high street alternative uniforms?
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PSNI appoint new Chief Constable, how will Jon Boutcher tackle the policing crisis? from 2023-11-08T11:53
And just how bad has hospital parking got in Northern Ireland?
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Political parties come together to write to Secretary of State urging for immediate relief for those affected by floods from 2023-11-07T14:33
And a poll suggest that 60% of unionists are opposed to EURO 2028 games at Casement Park
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Calls for the Secretary of State to provide emergency assistance for homes and businesses devastated by floods from 2023-11-06T11:42
And is Suella Braverman right to request the removal of tents from UK streets?
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk predicts advances in AI could mean a world without the need for jobs from 2023-11-03T11:10
And the new song from the Beatles - was it worth the effort?
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Government’s anti-semitism advisor claims Jewish student in Belfast has had swastikas posted to them from 2023-11-02T12:02
And what next for Annagh Utd,whose pitch is completely submerged in water from the floods
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Northern Ireland under water. Major flooding causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to homes and businesses from 2023-11-01T12:13
Devastation in parts of the country as storms wreak havoc.
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Pro-Palestinian Belfast rally organisers respond to Home Secretary ‘hate march’ remark from 2023-10-31T11:54
Plus, Holly talks to one of the experts from the hit paranormal podcast 'Uncanny'.
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Warnings Northern Ireland's meat market could grind to a halt as government vets take strike action from 2023-10-30T14:03
Vets walk out prompting warnings Northern Ireland's meat market could grind to a halt
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Sinn Féin last up in our election manifesto interviews–they’re not speaking to us –so we dissect their pledges with journalists from 2022-05-03T10:19
It's our final manifesto interview this morning
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Alliance Party’s Stephen Farry sets out his vision for Northern Ireland after upcoming election from 2022-05-02T10:31
Stephen Farry from the Alliance Party sets out his vision for NI after Thursday's vote.
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It's the turn of the DUP in our manifesto interviews for the 2022 Assembly elections from 2022-04-29T10:14
Also, a 4 year old child with toothache who can't get a dentist to see her.
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SDLP manifesto interview – their candidate Matthew O’Toole in Nolan studio to sell his party’s vision from 2022-04-28T10:08
This morning the SDLP take part in our manifesto interviews
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Green Party's Mal O'Hara pitches his party's manifesto for Assembly Election from 2022-04-27T11:35
Also, Ballymena Livestock receives 2 warnings market in last 6 months.
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People Before Profit’s Shaun Harkin in Nolan studio for Assembly election manifesto interview from 2022-04-26T11:47
What does his party pledge to deliver?
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TUV leader Jim Allister in the Nolan studio to set out his party’s manifesto ahead of Assembly election from 2022-04-26T11:28
Also, our investigation into the DAERA scandal continues.
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First of the big Nolan manifesto interviews - UUP leader Doug Beattie is in the hot seat from 2022-04-22T09:45
UUP Leader Doug Beattie is in the hot seat, as he sets out his vision for NI's future.
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Huge scandal over Department of Agriculture and how a whistle-blower vet was driven out of her job from 2022-04-21T11:49
A scandal involving food safety, our global reputation and the NI Civil Service.
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Stormont whistle-blower driven out of her job for doing her job – Sam McBride sets out this extraordinary story from 2022-04-20T11:17
Also, parents who are on benefits get £2.80 to feed their kids when they are off school
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Row in farming community over an all-male club - is there still a place in the modern world for single-sex clubs? from 2022-04-19T10:51
A dissident republican parade descends into violence after police move in to make arrests
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We don’t support surgeries closing half a day every week – British Medical Association from 2022-04-18T10:01
BMA Chair in Northern Ireland says GP surgeries should not be closing on weekdays.
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Who is holding GP practices to account in Northern Ireland? from 2022-04-15T10:17
Today we will hear from the Chair of the Royal College of GPs in Northern Ireland.
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Questions over GP appointment booking system as surgery’s close lines during day from 2022-04-14T11:00
we continue with our coverage on health and GP services
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GP practice phone system set to stay in NI. Is this a suitable replacement for some in person appointments? from 2022-04-13T11:00
Phone your GP practice before seeing a doctor is here to stay says Royal College of GP NI
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Former MLA Jim Wells ditches DUP and backs TUV candidate in South Down from 2022-04-12T10:09
DUP veteran Jim Wells supports TUV's candidate for the upcoming assembly election
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Who is Pastor Rusty Thomas? The Anti-abortion campaigner invited to Anti-protocol rally from 2022-04-11T10:58
Also Dept of Health say you should self isolate - Electoral Office say you don't have to
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Border poll or NI protocol - are either as important as the cost of living crisis for you in this election? from 2022-04-08T10:00
Also Russia admits suffering "significant losses of troops" in Ukraine,
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Man who needs emergency heart surgery made to wait 8 months from 2022-04-07T10:13
An agonising 8 month wait for EMERGENCY heart surgery for a Nolan Show listener.
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NI Ambulance service Chief Executive And Medical Director answer questions over long wait times from 2022-04-06T10:24
NI Ambulance service answer questions over waiting times.
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Headache or runny nose? Dept. of Health in NI advises public to stay at home if they have respiratory symptoms from 2022-04-05T10:24
Plus, Plastic bag levy jumps from 5p to 25p! Is it too much?
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Commissioner for Older People to make legal challenge against Dept of Health continuing healthcare policy from 2022-04-04T10:44
Commissioner for Older People, Eddie Lynch is taking the Department of Health to court
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Reintroduce mandatory mask wearing and advise working from home - the call from doctors and nurses in Republic of Ireland. from 2022-04-01T09:41
Will mandatory mask wearing be reintroduced and working from home return in ROI?
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NI Secretary Brandon Lewis tells MPs he’s dropped Irish language commitment from 2022-03-31T10:57
Also MOT problems continue but what happens to your tax and insurance?
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Secretary of State delays language legislation despite assurances he gave last year from 2022-03-30T11:00
Also, just how broken is our Ambulance service?
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Concerns over heightened tensions over the NI protocol. from 2022-03-29T11:49
How important is the issue of the Irish Sea border to people in this election?
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UUP pull out of anti-protocol rallies which are 'raising tensions' from 2022-03-28T13:49
Plus, major drama at the Oscars.
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DUP leader calls for Good Friday Agreement legislation to be changed over protocol row from 2022-03-25T11:48
Plus, calls for Larne FC to sever sponsorship ties with P&O ferries.
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Creator of Father Ted - Graham Linehan - gives rare interview as he claims he's been 'cancelled' over views on trans issues from 2022-03-24T11:23
Also, chancellor Rishis Sunak announced measures to combat soaring energy prices.
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Agriculture Minister urges that food is prioritised on sailings coming to NI as disruption continues over P&O sackings from 2022-03-23T11:51
Plus, it's been two years since Boris Johnson introduced the first Covid lockdown.
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Unite striking over pay - but some of those caught up are special needs children. from 2022-03-22T11:09
Also, when do you intend to retire?
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British dental association say we are facing a crisis in NHS dentist services. from 2022-03-21T12:37
Also union strike could leave bins unemptied and no school transport.
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Masked men with handcuffs board P&O ships - not to remove criminals - but to escort workers off from 2022-03-18T11:07
Also, why is the main route between NI and Scotland allowed to be in private ownership?
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Ukrainian MP tells Nolan Russian coal in NI has blood of her country's children on it from 2022-03-17T11:52
Plus minister Edwin Poots wants to stop Russian coal fuelling Kilroot Power Station.
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Northern Ireland power station wants to ditch Russian coal — but Stormont says no from 2022-03-16T12:36
Northern Ireland power station wants to ditch Russian coal — but Stormont says no. Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph Sam McBride set out the story.
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Over half a billion pounds available to NI in green energy scheme - what’s Department for Economy plan to use it? from 2022-03-15T11:51
Why has the Economy dept not made getting a plan to spend half a billion a priority?
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Households in Northern Ireland to be offered £350 a month to open their homes to people fleeing the war in Ukraine from 2022-03-14T15:56
Do we all have a morale duty to take in refugees if we can?
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£300 million sitting on the hill. What is Stormont doing to deliver? from 2022-03-11T11:46
300 million pounds is sitting on the hill
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As Russia bombs a children’s hospital in Ukrainian city of Mariupol – is it time for NATO to take further action? from 2022-03-10T13:28
A maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by the Russians.
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Integrated education - UUP holds balance of power as DUP intent on using petition of concern to block bill from 2022-03-09T12:53
Ukriane - questions have been raised over ireland 's policy of neutrality.
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Cost of living - energy prices surge as the conflict in Ukraine continues from 2022-03-08T11:55
Energy prices surge yet again as the conflict in Ukraine goes on.
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A row between Tourism NI and DUP MP Paisley over Ulster Grand Prix funding from 2022-03-07T11:02
Also, taxi drivers call for subsidies from Stormont.
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Horror in Ukraine continues - voices on the ground speak to Nolan from 2022-03-04T11:27
And a reckless attack that could "directly threaten the safety of all of Europe"
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DUP's Edwin Poots calls for NATO to send military help to Ukraine from 2022-03-03T11:15
Also a ship carrying oil from the Russian port of Primorsl has docked in Foyle Port
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Devastated cancer survivor contacts Nolan after waiting 9 years for reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy from 2022-03-02T11:38
It's the latest tragic story to show how much pressure the health service is under.
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NI people step up aid effort for Ukraine as Russia continues invasion from 2022-03-01T11:24
Russia ramps up its invasion of Ukraine.
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UUP leader breaks silence - Beattie gives his version of events around meeting with Donaldson from 2022-02-28T11:00
Beattie rubbishes the DUP denials.
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Explosions rock Ukrainian capital Kyiv as the Russia invasion advances through the country from 2022-02-25T10:57
Ukrainian officials say Russia has carried out missile attacks on the city.
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Exclusive - Nolan reveals Sir Jeffrey Donaldson engaged in talks with Doug Beattie about re-joining UUP from 2022-02-24T11:54
Also PM says the UK will respond decisively to Russia's "unprovoked attack" on Ukraine.
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Hospitals under pressure – how much of it is Covid related? from 2022-02-23T11:20
Last night the Northern Trust declared a potential major incident.
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DUP distance themselves from Sammy Wilson claims that face masks deprive wearer of oxygen from 2022-02-22T11:28
Sammy Wilson once again repeats his claim.
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Tributes paid to DUP MLA Christopher Stalford from 2022-02-21T12:00
Tragic news as DUP MLA Christopher Stalford dies suddenly over the weekend.
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Unionist protocol pact in jeopardy over DUP Protocol stance from 2022-02-18T11:28
What is the DUP's red line on the Protocol before it considers a return to government?
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Children between 5 and 11 to be offered Covid jab after regulators give go-ahead from 2022-02-17T11:32
It will be up to parents to decide whether children are given the jab.
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Sinn Féin and DUP criticise each other over Stormont's failure to deliver a budget before Executive collapse from 2022-02-16T11:35
Plus QUB is considering zoning part of residential campus for Irish speakers only.
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NI Covid regulations scrapped. Why have they changed the law but not the guidance? from 2022-02-15T13:40
Legal covid restrictions in N. Ireland will be lifted today.
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Will the NI protocol be a key issue heading into the upcoming Assembly election? from 2022-02-14T12:21
Plus, Vinny spreads some Nolan show love on the streets of Belfast for Valentine's day.
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Political squabbles over titles and trees. Are the main issues in Northern Ireland being tackled? from 2022-02-11T13:00
Plus Stephen blown away by father who shares story of 9 year old son with leukaemia
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Boris Johnson wants to lift Covid restrictions in England this month from 2022-02-10T12:06
Is Northern Ireland ready to do the same?
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NIO say government wants to push through language legislation before election from 2022-02-09T12:19
No guarantees for those Unionists who want an end to the protocol.
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Police Ombudsman finds ‘collusive behaviour’ by police in eleven loyalist murders from 2022-02-08T12:05
The report includes the attack on Sean Graham bookmakers.
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Twenty five police officers investigated for sexual misconduct from 2022-02-07T11:34
One officer continues to serve in PSNI despite being caught with extreme pornography.
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Executive tumbles - leader of the DUP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson on Nolan from 2022-02-04T12:34
Executive tumbles - leader of the DUP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson on Nolan
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Nolan Exclusive - DUP intends to announce resignation of NI First Minister Paul Givan. from 2022-02-03T10:55
A massive breaking story on the programme this morning .
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Poots claims candidate selection was discussed with Donaldson for months from 2022-02-02T11:55
Are we about to witness another DUP party Executive showdown?
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Prime Minister under pressure over Downing Street party revelations - should he go? from 2022-02-01T11:59
Parties in Downing Street did happen according to Sue Gray's report.
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Ousted DUP MLA Wells says Poots will fight decision of party officers over candidate selection row from 2022-01-31T11:28
Jim Wells has no plans to stand for re-election
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Exclusive - Nolan investigation reveals PSNI forced to bin almost one thousand speeding tickets from 2022-01-28T11:25
Stephen is joined by Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts.
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Children's Commissioner raises concerns about consistency of sex education in our schools from 2022-01-27T11:24
Are young people here being educated about sex properly?
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Some Sinn Fein MLAs historical tweets under the spotlight from 2022-01-26T13:03
Like Doug Beattie the tweets are historical.
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UUP leader in Nolan studio fighting for his political career from 2022-01-25T11:24
Mr Beattie said the tweets were "pretty horrific" and he was "deeply ashamed" of them.
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The PSNI - Twenty Years on the Frontline - new documentary on BBC One tonight from 2022-01-24T12:05
Ex-PSNI Chief says McGuinness acted 'with integrity'
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Calls to scrap OFDFM for new joint First Minister role from 2022-01-21T11:19
SDLP leader considers tabling a motion in Westminster to remove the title of DFM
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Executive expected to ease Covid restrictions around hospitality. Is it too soon? from 2022-01-20T11:36
Bars and restaurants were placed under fresh restrictions after Christmas
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Double jobbing row – Alliance leader Naomi Long labels it an appalling decision from 2022-01-19T12:29
Peers in the House of Lords debate a government plan to bring back double jobbing.
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Could the TV licence fee freeze mean a cut in services? from 2022-01-18T11:57
BBC licence fee to be frozen at £159 for two years, government confirms
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Political reaction as double jobbing is set to make a return from 2022-01-17T11:15
It will bring Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK
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Ombudsman publishes report into the RUC's handling of paramilitary attacks by UDA from 2022-01-14T11:39
Report finds there was collusive behaviour but no prior knowledge of attacks.
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EU funding lost through Brexit and budget cuts could mean skills, training and business development lost from 2022-01-13T12:07
It's down to budget cuts and also the loss of tens of millions in EU funding
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Calls on Prime Minister to resign over Downing Street party revelations from 2022-01-12T11:46
The Prime Minister is on the edge of losing vital support from his own MPs.
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Assembly elections looming but NI unionist leaders still haven’t revealed if they will accept a Sinn Féin First Minister from 2022-01-11T11:19
The DUP threat to pull down the institutions over the NI Protocol is gone. for now.
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Rape victim speaks out after being asked to prove mask exemption from 2022-01-10T11:19
Her words were spoken by an actor.
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No air filters in any NI classrooms - why has the DUP Education Minister left school children in this situation? from 2022-01-07T11:15
Prof. Ian Young warns a "substantial number" of children are likely to contract covid.
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Nolan Show reveals charity Extern NI being investigated over financial 'irregularities' from 2022-01-06T11:41
There have been consequences already.
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Protocol exclusive - Executive will be forced by end of January to vote on whether DAERA continues to work on border posts from 2022-01-05T11:18
A major twist in the saga over the Northern Ireland protocol.
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DUP MLA Diane Dodds gives her first interview following shocking social media abuse from 2022-01-04T11:55
On New Year's Eve Mrs Dodd's received a tweet mocking the death of her young son.
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DUP's Sammy Wilson under fire over ‘insulting’ Covid rhyme tweet criticising restrictions from 2021-12-23T11:27
Sammy Wilson has been criticised for a tweet about new Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland
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More questions around 'Spend Local' scheme as Economy Minister announces an extension for some from 2021-12-22T11:25
Economy Minister announces an extension for 'Spend Local' scheme
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A desperate plea from a struggling bar owner - he begs the NI Executive to make a decision from 2021-12-21T11:23
Bar owner begs the NI Executive to make a decision
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Head of the BMA tells the public to "bypass the politicians" and do the smart thing – lockdown now. from 2021-12-17T12:23
"bypass the politicians" and do the smart thing says Dr. Tom Black, Chair of the BMA.
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Omicron spreading throughout NI. Do we need more restrictions to deal with it? from 2021-12-16T11:47
Do we need more restrictions to deal with Omicron?
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Teaching union says nearly 1400 staff off because of Covid in last four weeks from 2021-12-15T12:37
NASUWT call on Minister to "consider a phased return" of schools after Christmas break.
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Mother told new born baby was minutes from death after ambulance wait from 2021-12-14T11:34
Mum Kirsty was told that no ambulance was available.
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First Minister and Chief Scientific Adviser on Nolan as PM declares national emergency over Omicron variant from 2021-12-13T11:36
PM declares national emergency over Omicron variant
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Cancel Christmas parties – that’s the advice from Public Health Scotland. Should NI be doing the same? from 2021-12-10T12:14
Should NI be cancelling Christmas parties?
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Calls for the 'Soldier's Song' to be played along with 'God Save the Queen' at Northern Ireland matches from 2021-12-09T11:14
Could the 'Soldier's Song' be played along with 'God Save the Queen' at NI matches?
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Chief Medical Officer on Nolan as three cases of Omicron variant detected in NI from 2021-12-08T11:36
Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride has given an extensive interview.
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Covid compliance - who is going to stand up and enforce the law? from 2021-12-07T11:05
Translink say it's for Stormont to decide who should enforce the law on face coverings.
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Zero covid mask fines handed out on NI public transport in a month as over 150 issued in one day in London from 2021-12-06T11:51
150 people fined on London transport on one single day for not wearing a mask
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Germany targets unvaccinated with new restrictions. What will NI do next? from 2021-12-03T12:27
German leaders have agreed to bar unvaccinated people from much of public life.
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Are senior DUP politicians damaging the health messaging in Northern Ireland? from 2021-12-02T11:27
Is the DUP damaging the health message in NI and could that put lives at risk?
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Report on flags, identity, culture and tradition - but will any recommendations be implemented? from 2021-12-01T12:53
The Chair of the report was on Nolan today.
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Head of NI’s vaccination programme spells out plans for booster vaccine from 2021-11-30T11:18
Dr Patricia Donnelly outlines plans for booster vaccine
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The South African doctor who first raised the alarm over the new Omicron variant thinks the world is over-reacting to it. from 2021-11-29T12:01
Dr Angelique Coetzee treated the first patient to present with the new symptoms
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Nolan Show reveals thousands of vulnerable, housebound people still waiting to get Covid booster vaccine from 2021-11-26T11:48
Also on the programme, new covid variant emerges in Africa.
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Domiciliary care workers react to funding announcement for the sector branding it 'a sticking plaster' from 2021-11-25T13:18
Robin Swann announces £23m package to improve domiciliary care/care home staff pay in NI.
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Nothing new from two days of Executive Covid meetings. Reset the message - what does that mean? from 2021-11-24T11:39
We are told Northern Ireland is in a dangerous situation with infection rates.
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Justice Minister says no-one primarily responsible for Covid enforcement in NI from 2021-11-23T12:26
Who will step up and take responsibility?
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Who will take responsibility to enforce Covid restrictions in NI? from 2021-11-22T11:58
Justice Minister asked to "take the lead" in managing compliance around face coverings
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Northern Ireland’s most senior medical and science officials answer Covid questions ahead of Christmas run-in from 2021-11-19T11:43
What is their advice ahead of Christmas?
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Stormont back Covid passports in Northern Ireland as infection rates rise from 2021-11-18T15:25
Ministers voted in favour of Covid vaccine passports being introduced in December.
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Health Service whistle blower warns pressures facing NI hospitals are putting some patient’s lives at risk from 2021-11-17T15:11
Patients lives are at risk warns Health Service whistle blower
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Health Minister says "now is the time" for a phased introduction of Covid-19 passport scheme from 2021-11-16T12:39
His proposal comes two weeks after social distancing rules were eased.
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Health service on the edge as ambulances are diverted from Craigavon Area Hospital from 2021-11-15T12:25
Ambulances are being diverted, except in cases of immediate life-threatening situations.
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Infrastructure Minister open to Belfast congestion charge discussion as way to cut emissions from 2021-11-12T11:54
Would you be happy to see a charge or would it be unfair on car owners?
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Gas prices rise by a further 38% - what help will there be for those affected? from 2021-11-11T11:05
Gas customers in some parts of Northern Ireland are set to feel financial squeeze.
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Should all health staff in NI be required to take a Covid vaccine? from 2021-11-10T12:59
Health Minister has announced public consultation around introducing mandatory vaccines.
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SDLP drop any reference to women or girls in their period poverty bill. from 2021-11-09T13:05
SDLP told the Nolan Show they don't want to debate gender definitions.
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Tensions mount over the NI protocol as PUP pull support for Good Friday Agreement from 2021-11-08T11:56
What now for peace and stability in Northern Ireland?
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Survey suggests Protocol isn't a top priority for most people in NI - including unionists from 2021-11-05T10:52
It also shows majority of those surveyed would support remaining in the UK.
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Nationalists urge unionist politicians to call for an immediate end to 'provocative' protests on interfaces from 2021-11-04T11:58
Missiles and fireworks were thrown at police at Lanark Way in West Belfast.
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High Street Voucher scheme extended - but critics say it goes against the spirit of the scheme from 2021-11-03T11:30
The Economy Minister has announced an extension of speed local scheme deadline.
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Medical chief tells Nolan patients have a right to know vaccination status of nurse or doctor treating them from 2021-11-02T11:05
The medical director of the Northern Trust spoke to Stephen.
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Bus in Newtownards hijacked and burnt out by armed and masked men blaming NI protocol from 2021-11-01T11:20
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon gave her reaction
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No apology from the Dept for Economy to married women whose birth certificates are not accepted by voucher scheme from 2021-10-29T10:35
The Nolan show have been inundated with examples of problems.
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The listening figures are out – and Nolan remains the biggest show in the country! from 2021-10-28T11:02
Plus, what will DUP do if British government introduces language legislation.
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Woman with disability left in tears and physically sick describes shocking treatment on Translink bus from 2021-10-27T11:00
The Equality Commission were on the programme.
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Force unvaccinated NI health staff out of their jobs – former Health Minister tells Nolan from 2021-10-26T11:40
NHS staff warned they could face mandatory requirement to be vaccinated against Covid.
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Hospitals are full, yet the Executive ease restrictions on Halloween weekend from 2021-10-25T10:46
With numbers so high, is the Executive leading us to a lockdown this winter?
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Nightclubs set to reopen as health service on the brink. Is now the time to ease covid restrictions? from 2021-10-22T11:43
NI BMA chair and nightclub promoter discuss.
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Gas prices set to go up by up to 50% - how do we protect out most vulnerable this winter? from 2021-10-21T10:36
Price hike is attributed to unprecedented increases in international wholesale prices.
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Are big supermarkets, like Tesco, letting customers use their “spend local” voucher to buy online vouchers for Amazon? from 2021-10-20T12:26
How will you use your 'spend local' voucher?
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24 children with suspected or confirmed cancers waiting more than a year in NI for a first appointment from 2021-10-19T10:56
Thousands of children & young people waiting 1 year plus for first consultant appointment
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Local MPs contacted by the PSNI to discuss their security following the killing of Sir David Amess from 2021-10-18T11:22
The Conservative MP died after being stabbed at his constituency surgery in Essex.
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Forty people shot or assaulted in paramilitary style attacks in NI already this year from 2021-10-15T10:13
A local priest calls out our attitude to so called punishment attacks in Northern Ireland
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Fresh EU proposals to address post-Brexit trade rules – have they gone far enough for unionists? from 2021-10-14T10:28
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the EU's proposals don't go far enough.
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DUP and UUP still refuse to confirm if they will take the deputy First minister role with a Sinn Féin First Minister from 2021-10-13T12:56
Plus, condoms and other sex aids are to be allowed into prisons in Northern Ireland.
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Simple question - will the DUP or UUP work alongside Sinn Féin if they hold First Minister post after next election? from 2021-10-12T11:27
Questions ahead of the next Assembly election.
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UK's NI Protocol demands 'could break relations' warns Ireland's foreign minister - but what is the DUP's position? from 2021-10-11T11:26
The EU is due to bring forward proposals this week for reforming the Irish Sea border
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Nightclubs set to reopen as Executive give green light - but clubbers will have to keep masks on from 2021-10-08T10:15
Nightclubs will be allowed to reopen from 31st October.
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Communities Minister asks for £55M to help those getting their benefits cut. from 2021-10-07T11:15
Where does that money come from? Education? Health?
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£100 high street voucher scheme - should rich people have any sense of shame spending it? from 2021-10-06T11:33
A million people throughout NI will receive their free high street £100 vouchers soon.
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NI Secretary said he would legislate for language rights this month if Stormont hadn't already. So will he do it? from 2021-10-05T13:20
Where is the culture & language package that almost brought Stormont down in the summer?
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No insurance? No bonfire. Sinn Féin and SDLP to try to introduce a bonfire licensing scheme across Belfast from 2021-10-04T11:23
Stephen speaks to commentators Jamie Bryson and Phil Kelly.
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Stormont 'could raise £600m' by following some GB policies from 2021-10-01T10:13
Are water and prescription charges a fairer way to raise money for health and education?
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Victims criticise Catholic Church compensation scheme for Dromore diocese sex abuse survivors from 2021-09-30T10:05
Some are querying the decision to cap the compensation at £2.5 million.
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Covid passports still on the agenda - just what is the Health Minister's position? from 2021-09-29T13:08
UUP leader Doug Beattie spoke to Nolan.
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A failure of leadership - SDLP blast DUP, Sinn Féin and the UUP who have opposed mandatory vaccine passports from 2021-09-28T10:49
From Thursday there's no social distancing in shops, theatres and other indoor settings.
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Jeffery Donaldson calls for Unionist parties to work together at elections to stop Sinn Féin becoming Stormont’s biggest party from 2021-09-27T11:50
Plus, UUP leader Doug Beattie won’t be drawn on recommending party voters transfer.
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Businesses in crisis as Executive delays decision over reopening days before furlough ends from 2021-09-24T10:41
Some business leaders say they wanted a timetable out of restrictions, but didn't get it
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SDLP leader says he wants vaccine passports in NI immediately from 2021-09-23T11:13
Colum Eastwood spoke to Stephen on Nolan Live.
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Universal credit to be cut as gas, electric and food prices rise - what are the people of NI facing this winter? from 2021-09-22T11:41
Many are predicting a very tough autumn and winter.
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A split in the Executive over reopening NI as DUP say no more lockdowns and Sinn Féin say they can't be ruled out from 2021-09-21T11:09
Could we be facing a so-called 'circuit breaker' in October?
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Mandatory vaccines for care home staff in England. Should the same happen in Northern Ireland? from 2021-09-20T11:50
Should there be a policy in NI around care home staff and vaccination?
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Nolan Show social care fees investigation continues from 2021-09-17T10:22
It's day five of our Nolan Show investigation into this this very important issue of social care fees.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson calls on Irish President to reconsider decision not to attend centenary church service from 2021-09-16T10:51
Plus, Day 3 of Nolan show's investigation into continuing care for the elderly in NI.
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Daughter and mother die with Covid lying in hospital beds beside each other from 2021-09-15T11:52
Daughter and mother die with Covid lying in hospital beds beside each other. Devastated father of 32 year old tells Nolan he wishes they had taken the vaccine.
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Who pays for our care when we're older? Day two of the Nolan Show investigation into continuing health care from 2021-09-14T10:50
In Feb, the Health Minister Robin Swann changed the rules.
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Rules changed on whether you would have to sell your house if you need to go into a care home from 2021-09-13T11:22
Plus, two massive sporting moments over the weekend with wins for Tyrone & Emma Raducanu.
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DUP ministers out of government before November if no change to protocol - Sir Jeffrey Donaldson from 2021-09-10T10:21
Stephen Nolan poses questions to the DUP leader.
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DUP leader says he'll pull down assembly within weeks if there is not fundamental change to the NI protocol from 2021-09-09T11:40
Political parties react to Sir Jeffery Donaldson's comments.
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DUP MP proposes people should be forced to take out an insurance policy to pay for social care when we get old from 2021-09-08T11:10
This is a big statement from MP Sammy Wilson
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Principals tell Nolan of chaos in schools because of Covid - and calls on PHA to review guidance from 2021-09-07T10:34
Thousands of pupils are sent home throughout Northern Ireland due to covid.
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Evidence weak that children are a major source of Covid infection – JCVI tell Nolan from 2021-09-06T11:03
Nolan show interview with the JCVI.
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On Tuesday PSNI said they had agreed to consider moving RUC memorials.Chief Con now says he never had any intention of doing so from 2021-09-03T10:34
What is going on?
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Questions grow for Chief Constable as row over South Armagh Policing Review continues from 2021-09-02T13:26
Chief Constable is committed to exploring removing memorials of murdered police officers
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DUP leader says party colleague’s call for Chief Constable to resign is consistent with the DUP’s position from 2021-09-01T12:09
Stephen was speaking to DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson.
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Policing Review recommends joint policing role with Garda and removal of memorials from public spaces from 2021-08-31T11:14
Big changes in policing in South Armagh.
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No names, addresses or ID checked for Lucid Talk NI opinion poll panel. Nolan interrogates Managing Director Bill White from 2021-08-30T11:03
Lucid Talk have recently published the results of an opinion poll.
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DUP leader calls for ‘radical reform’ of health service as Health Minister apologises for UK’s worst waiting lists from 2021-08-27T10:40
184,000 people waiting more than a year for a first consultant appointment
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Top DUP politicians send warning to Sinn Fein, saying ‘things need to change’ this Autumn from 2021-08-26T11:43
DUP's Donaldson hints on social media that he will block giving Sinn Fein what they want
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‘I wish she had of got it’ – Grieving father implores people to take the vaccine after losing wife to Covid from 2021-08-25T10:50
She passed away days after giving birth
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Special Nolan podcast: Samantha Willis’s husband Josh speaks out for the first time from 2021-08-24T12:56
Samantha Willis’s husband speaks out for the first time about how Covid meant she never got to hold her newborn baby. He is imploring people to take the vaccine.
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Police slammed for trying to balance policing and ‘requirements for community commemoration’ over terrorist ‘show of strength’ from 2021-08-24T11:47
PSNI admit they expected INLA ‘show of strength’ – but didn’t intervene.
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Is it time to get tough on those not taking up the vaccine? from 2021-08-23T10:55
Is it time for the NI Executive to act?
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Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser tackling anti-vax myths from 2021-08-20T11:47
Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride and Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Ian Young tackling anti-vax myths.
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Visit Belfast - but we might not let you out! PHA refuse to tell cruise passengers why they were not allowed off the ship from 2021-08-19T11:58
We hear from a member of the public on board the ship
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Nolan reveals request for refugee help made six weeks ago, but never brought to Executive from 2021-08-18T12:25
The Housing Executive say they have received no request to house refugees.
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Major questions about transparency over the Heritage Recovery Fund which handed out millions of pounds of your money from 2021-08-17T10:22
More of our investigation into the Heritage Recovery Fund.
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Children's Commissioner calls for mandatory cap on school uniform prices in NI from 2021-08-16T11:44
NI Commissioner for Children & Young People Koulla Yiasouma spoke to Nolan.
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Nolan Show reveals substantial amounts of taxpayers' money churches in NI banked from Heritage Recovery Fund from 2021-08-13T10:26
Nolan Show investigation into Heritage Recovery Fund continues
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£1.6M for Titanic Belfast and over £500K for Hillsborough Castle from Stormont’s Heritage Recovery Fund from 2021-08-12T10:58
Is it a good way to spend public money?
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Is it time to get tough on those anti-vaxxers who are spreading mis-information? from 2021-08-11T12:23
Laws against spreading fake news & health disinformation have been passed elsewhere.
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Belfast City Council refuse to provide pest control for Housing Executive and social housing tenants from 2021-08-10T12:52
Is the council operating a two-tier system for pest control in our capital city?
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The Housing Executive told an 86yo woman they couldn't see mouse droppings in her house - in actual fact they were everywhere from 2021-08-09T11:40
An update to Nolan listener's mouse infestation.
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Pest control company claim they will fix what Housing Executive can’t for 86 year old Nolan listener from 2021-08-06T10:25
A pest control expert has hit out at the Housing Executive.
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103 Covid outbreaks in our care homes. A quarter of care home staff remain unvaccinated from 2021-08-05T10:34
Should it be a compulsory to get the jab before you work in a care home?
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Hospitality Ulster blasts vaccine certificates for entry to pubs and restaurants, comparing it to 'blackmail' from 2021-08-04T11:39
Stephen spoke to the Chief Executive of Hospitality Ulster Colin Neill.
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Medical chief reveals he is ‘frightened’ by threats after calling on people to take up vaccine from 2021-08-03T09:50
Medical Director of Belfast Trust Doctor Chris Hagan spoke to Nolan.
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Son makes desperate plea over father's cancelled cancer op because of rising Covid infections from 2021-08-02T10:59
His father was told eight weeks ago that he has pancreatic cancer.
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Retired nurses on the front line hit out after discovering colleagues being paid triple for same job from 2021-07-30T10:44
Nurses at the heart of the vaccine roll out being paid 70% less
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Belfast Trust boss says unvaccinated people are responsible for pressures on intensive care from 2021-07-29T10:54
Dr Chris Hagan says it's important to highlight what's driving hospital admissions
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Sinn Fein and DUP shoot down no jab, no high street voucher cash. Where are the ideas to incentivise vaccine uptake? from 2021-07-28T10:29
Sinn Fein and DUP shoot down no jab, no high street voucher cash.
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Robin Swann to discuss people being double vaccinated to receive a high street voucher with the Executive from 2021-07-27T10:41
Should you have to be double vaccinated to receive £100 high street voucher?
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Hospitals under huge pressure. DUP MLA Pam Cameron says a teenager is fighting for their life in ICU. from 2021-07-26T13:08
Young people are not listening to the appeal to get vaccinated. What should we do?
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Covid infections doubling by the week, hospitalisations on the rise – is it time for a tougher stance from the Executive? from 2021-07-23T10:27
Medical director of Belfast Trust says they may have to reduce important operations.
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A damning Police Ombudsman report finds ‘collusive behaviour’ in UDA murder of catholic teenager from 2021-07-22T10:30
Damian Walsh was 17yo when he was shot dead.
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11yo left 'heartbroken' over Education Authority school place cock-up from 2021-07-21T11:00
Could a hosepipe ban be introduced by Northern Ireland?
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NI at a Covid tipping point. Chief Medical Officer sets out what we face - and what we can do about it from 2021-07-20T09:48
Sir Michael McBride was on Nolan this morning.
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BBC host Nolan confronts bank fraudsters - they eventually run away from 2021-07-19T10:24
A special Nolan show investigation today into bank scammers.
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Powerful testimony from victims on British government legacy proposals from 2021-07-16T10:20
Or how far are NI politicians prepared to go over legacy proposals?
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Every political party in NI against Troubles legacy plan - so can the British government push it through? from 2021-07-15T12:34
Big day for the people to have their say.
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Victims hit out as government expected to announce an effective amnesty on Troubles era prosecutions from 2021-07-14T10:36
Another day where the past is dominating the present in Northern Ireland.
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UUP leader calls for mandatory regulation of bonfires as boy critical after being burnt at Ballysillan bonfire from 2021-07-13T10:44
BBC News NI is reporting that ts thought he caught fire after adding fuel to the bonfire.
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Allister hits out at Donaldson over Sinn Féin First Minister claim from 2021-07-12T10:38
The deputy First Minister said bonfires are not culture.
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Two Stormont departments threaten PSNI with legal action over north Belfast bonfire from 2021-07-09T10:16
“The PSNI have said there would be disorder if they helped”
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Exclusive - Nolan investigation into Capita and Department for Communities over PIP benefit assessments from 2021-07-08T12:28
A major Nolan investigation.
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Nolan reveals more info about the Sinn Fein voter database story. It all centres round a mysterious system called 'Reg' from 2021-07-07T10:56
Stephen spoke to the Political Editor at the Irish Independent.
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NI couple read rights at Dublin Airport and detained for not having a Covid test from 2021-07-06T10:50
Health Minister Robin Swann says he will intervene on their behalf.
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Race to get NI’s unvaccinated their first dose by end of July to cut hospitalisations by half from 2021-07-05T10:55
Stephen spoke to NI CMO Dr. Michael McBride.
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Only in Northern Ireland! A large bonfire opposite a Fire station raises concerns from 2021-07-02T10:43
The bonfire is in the Newtownards area.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson ratified as the new leader of the DUP from 2021-07-01T10:37
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson gives his first public speech as the new leader.
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It's coming home! After their historic win against Germany in Euros, is it time we all got behind the Three Lions? from 2021-06-30T10:06
Could this be the year they go all the way?
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Major revelations from whistleblower who carried out assessments for Capita in NI from 2021-06-29T11:41
Last week the Ombudsman issued a report accusing Capita of systemic maladministration.
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Should Capita be delivering long delayed victims' pension after damning Ombudsman report? from 2021-06-28T10:59
Serious concerns about how Capita have been treating vulnerable, disabled people.
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Communities Minister under fire as she considers extending Capita contract despite concerns over treatment of benefit claimants from 2021-06-25T10:33
Big questions for the Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey.
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Councillor lobby group took £10K Covid payment meant for businesses struggling through pandemic from 2021-06-24T10:22
A Nolan Show exclusive.
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Edwin Poots gives his last interview as leader of the DUP from 2021-06-23T11:14
Edwin Poots reveals party officers gave him no time, and no choice but to resign.
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Major questions for Communities Minister following Audit Office report about a scheme to support sports clubs during Covid from 2021-06-22T11:39
How will the Communities Minister react?
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Sources close to Donaldson tell Nolan the DUP expects British government to move on protocol within weeks from 2021-06-21T10:31
What's next for the DUP?
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Edwin Poots ousted as DUP leader after 21 days. What’s next for the party? from 2021-06-18T12:51
An incredible 24 hours. This is how the drama played out.
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Senior DUP source contacts Nolan show warning Edwin Poots might not have party support to nominate First Minister from 2021-06-17T10:50
What does it mean for the future of devolution?
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Children’s futures decided by lottery as some schools pick names out of a hat to award places from 2021-06-16T11:17
Plus, Stormont collapse would see ‘collapse in the health service’ warns Health Minister.
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Is Stormont heading for collapse over Irish language legislation? from 2021-06-15T11:58
Plus, 11yo Jack shares disappointment at being left without secondary school place.
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Angry parents share children's devastation at being left without school place from 2021-06-14T11:48
Plus, DUP leader Edwin Poots ducks commitment to Irish language law.
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'That crowd at Stormont couldn't run a bath' - DUP MP Ian Paisley lashes out after Van Morrison gigs cancelled from 2021-06-11T10:12
Owner of Europa hotel had wanted to run the concerts as test events.
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Harrowing testimony from mother whose 25 year old son died just days ago after suffering from mental health & addiction issues from 2021-06-10T13:03
A mother devastated by the death of her son.
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Poots reshuffles his ministerial team, culling any of his opponent's supporters from 2021-06-09T11:40
His pick for Economy Minister - Paul Frew - talks to Nolan.
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TUV leader blasts 'farcical' plan for Ulster Scots and Irish translation services in Assembly from 2021-06-08T11:10
The scheme will cost £300k and will translate Irish and Ulster Scots in real time.
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Former DUP councillor alleges he witnessed senior members of DUP intimidate members over secret ballot from 2021-06-07T12:24
Two south Down Councillors become the latest to quit the party.
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Edwin Poots accused of U turn after saying he will take part in North/South meetings from 2021-06-04T11:28
The man tipped to be the new First Minister, Paul Givan is on with Stephen
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Sinn Féin issue ultimatum as DUP continue to boycott north-south bodies from 2021-06-03T12:30
Are they going to compromise with each other – or is Stormont in jeopardy?
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Justice Minister warns DUP not to cosy up to paramilitaries as Paisley engages with loyalists from 2021-06-02T11:52
Ian Paisley says the DUP is engaging with loyalists
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Calls for assisted dying law change to be debated in the Assembly from 2021-06-01T10:49
Big reaction to interview with Professor Henry Marsh.
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Neurosurgeon says he wants to choose when he dies from 2021-05-31T11:45
Professor Henry Marsh spoke to Nolan
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Open warfare within the DUP as massive party officers walk out before Poots victory speech from 2021-05-28T10:50
Extraordinary scenes last night as the DUP tore itself apart
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Tax raising powers for NI? Should we be raising money in extra taxes to tackle waiting lists? from 2021-05-27T10:31
Waiting lists at the top of the news agenda
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Should Stephen dye his hair? Or embrace the silver fox look? from 2021-05-26T11:53
Plus, where do unionists who want the protocol scrapped go from here?
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'Total confusion' - that's how new guidance around travel into and out of NI has been described from 2021-05-25T10:13
New guidance around travel was introduced here yesterday.
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Firey exchange between Alliance’s Farry and UUP’s Nesbitt over questions over Bobby Storey funeral from 2021-05-24T10:53
Plus, some lockdown rules ease in Northern Ireland today.
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A sad, depressing statement from LCC as spokesperson says violence is ‘an absolute last resort’ in opposing Irish Sea Border from 2021-05-21T10:15
The words provoked anger from a number of NI politicians
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Extended interview with new DUP leader Edwin Poots. Is this a new dawn for the DUP? from 2021-05-20T10:35
Extended interview with new DUP leader Edwin Poots
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A solicitor’s letter, related to the Bobby storey funeral, to the Nolan show arrives 20 minutes before we go on air. from 2021-05-19T12:41
Here’s how the programme unfolded
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HMIC & PSNI chiefs grilled over Storey funeral - neither man will reveal name of security company at heart of event from 2021-05-18T13:37
Nolan demands more answers over PSNI actions over Bobby Storey funeral
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Poots becomes new leader of DUP. What are his policies going to be? from 2021-05-17T11:24
Christopher Stalford on Nolan this morning helping us answer that
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson camp tell Nolan they are prepared to risk Stormont collapse over NI protocol from 2021-05-13T10:50
The DUP are set to select a new leader this Friday.
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A fifty year wait to hear the words ‘entirely innocent’. Ballymurphy families react as coroner finds 10 victims were innocent from 2021-05-12T10:05
But where is the apology from British Government?
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Doug Beattie launches bid to be next leader of UUP. Can he revitalise the party? from 2021-05-11T10:05
Plus, what are your favourite memories of Barry's Amusements in Portrush?
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NI's main unionist parties looking for a new leader. Are we witnessing a crisis in unionism? from 2021-05-10T12:07
Vinny Hurrell sits in for Stephen Nolan.
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PHA say masks indoors and social distancing here to stay from 2021-05-07T10:09
How does this compare to the rest of the UK?
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The sound of silence from the DUP as party issues a de facto gagging order on Poots and Donaldson from 2021-05-06T10:32
Nolan Show asks the big questions over differences between the DUP leadership candidates.
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NI Protocol - will Poots or Donaldson do anything different to Foster? from 2021-05-05T11:01
How Brexit is implemented in NI is one of the biggest issues facing the country.
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DUP leadership contest a two horse race. But how open will the contest be? from 2021-05-04T10:49
DUP leadership contest a two horse race. But how open will the contest be? And who is backing who in the DUP ranks? News Letter political editor Sam McBride, Professor Jon Tonge from the Department...
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A major announcement from Arlene Foster - the DUP isn't the party it was - and she is getting totally out of it from 2021-04-30T09:50
A major announcement from Arlene Foster - the DUP isn't the party it was - and she is getting totally out of it. Sour grapes - or is she right?
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Arlene Foster finished as political leader in NI. Who will replace her? And what can they do differently? from 2021-04-29T10:51
Arlene Foster was unceremoniously driven out of politics by her own party on Wednesday.
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Arlene Foster faces DUP revolt. Can she survive? And will she fight on? from 2021-04-28T10:27
Her leadership hangs in balance after party members sign letter of no-confidence in her.
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Row over removal of border post staff rumbles on with more questions for Mid and East Antrim Council chief from 2021-04-27T10:35
The row over the ports in Larne focus on the Chief Exec Anne Donaghy.
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Is the DUP shifting its position on gay rights? from 2021-04-26T09:57
How central to that potential major change in direction is leader Arlene Foster?
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NI hairdressers and outdoor attractions reopen. Is this the beginning of the end of restrictions? from 2021-04-23T09:55
Hairdressers & close contact services open today after nearly 4 months of being closed
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Cancer crisis - Nolan listener waiting months for red flagged kidney cancer surgery from 2021-04-22T10:13
Last November, Mark was diagnosed with kidney cancer .
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Amnesty for Troubles linked prosecutions for all? NI's veterans' commissioner shares view. from 2021-04-21T11:58
Time limit on Troubles linked prosecutions could apply to civilians as well as soldiers.
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A UUP motion calling for a ban on conversion therapy. But could it restrict religious freedom? from 2021-04-20T10:39
Stephen spoke with Mike Davidson from Core Issues Trust and SDLP's Seamus de Faoite.
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DUP seeks to amend UUP motion describing LGBTQ community as not ‘requiring fix or cure’ from 2021-04-19T13:20
Plus, Premier League’s ‘Big 6’ face fan backlash over Super League plans.
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Where's the enforcement policy so that 24th May opening dates will happen? from 2021-04-16T10:50
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
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Major questions still to be answered about the Executive's proposals on easing of Covid restrictions from 2021-04-15T11:35
Major questions still to be answered about the Executive's proposals on easing of Covid restrictions.
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Health Minister says reputation of politicians being tarnished because Executive is leaving thousands in avoidable pain from 2021-04-14T13:37
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day.
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DUP MP rips into the Executive including his own party - accusing them of terrorising community with Covid messages from 2021-04-13T12:50
DUP MP Sammy Wilson was speaking on GMU this morning.
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A member of Malone Golf Club hits out at his club for taking over £300K of your money from 2021-04-12T12:46
Nolan sports grant money investigation continues.
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MLA hits out at police tactics after another night of violence in west Belfast from 2021-04-09T11:55
The PSNI respond on The Stephen Nolan Show.
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First Minister u-turns on meeting Chief Constable after PSNI attacked in interface clashes from 2021-04-08T14:49
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
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First Minister won’t meet the Chief Constable after Storey funeral - but will still meet Sinn Féin from 2021-04-07T15:23
First Minister Arlene Foster won’t meet the Chief Constable after Storey funeral - but will still meet Sinn Féin.
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Disgusting scenes as thugs attack police with petrol bombs from 2021-04-06T16:20
Disgusting scenes on our streets as thugs attack police with petrol bombs.
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UUP leader cannot think of any specific policing decision that was wrong – but calls for Chief Constable to resign anyway from 2021-04-02T10:32
UUP leader Steve Aiken is questioned by Stephen Nolan.
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Fallout from decision not to prosecute over alleged coronavirus breaches at Bobby Storey funeral continues from 2021-04-01T13:05
The Policing board will meet later to discuss the the PPS decision.
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Chief Constable fights back in Nolan grilling from 2021-03-31T12:33
Questions for Sinn Fein, DUP and PPS
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PPS set to announce whether anybody will be charged for attendance of Bobby Storey funeral from 2021-03-30T08:48
A police file has been with the Public Prosecution Service since December.
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Over £2M paid out in pothole damages between 2016 and 2020. from 2021-03-29T14:05
When is the Minister going to get a grip of the problem?
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Sport NI whistleblower tells Nolan there was shock and concern over Cycling Ireland's £400K bid from 2021-03-26T12:06
Sport NI whistleblower tells Nolan there was shock and concern over Cycling Ireland's £400K Sports Sustainability Fund bid.
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Day 3 of Nolan investigation in to millions handed out in Sports Sustainability Fund from 2021-03-25T12:33
Day 3 of Nolan investigation in to millions handed out in Sports Sustainability Fund. What was the criteria? How was it distributed?
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Multi-million pound sports grant payments meant for organisations at 'imminent threat of closure' from 2021-03-24T12:47
Nolan investigation, into multi-million pound sports grant payments, discovers the fund was meant for organisations at “imminent threat of closure”.
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One golf club gets over £1.5m from a Stormont sports hardship fund, seven boxing clubs get £60k between them. Is that fair? from 2021-03-23T12:21
One golf club gets over £1.5 million from a Stormont Covid sports hardship fund, seven boxing clubs get £60k between them. Is that fair?
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DUP senior source tells Nolan Show they will not allow an Irish Language Act while NI Protocol remains from 2021-03-22T12:00
DUP senior source tells Nolan Show they will not allow an Irish Language Act while NI Protocol remains.
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Abortion law move in NI will have 'serious consequences' from 2021-03-19T12:57
Warning from DUP after UK government plan to compel Stormont to implement abortion laws.
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Questions over Covid Marshals as many councils have yet to hand out a fine from 2021-03-18T14:59
Plus, Health boss confirms people in NI with 1st Covid vaccine dose will receive 2nd jab
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Fury from Business owners over lack of dates and data for reopening from Stormont from 2021-03-17T14:52
Plus, PSNI increase presence to curb St. Patrick’s Day Covid rule-breaking in Holylands.
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Executive confirms dates for children to return to school but no news for businesses from 2021-03-16T13:08
Plus, Newsletter obtains leaked minutes from DUP showing fear of electoral collapse.
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CMO is so sure the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe - he took it himself despite its suspension in Republic of Ireland from 2021-03-15T12:23
AstraZeneca claim no evidence of link between vaccine & increased risk of blood clotting.
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Schools or the Economy and Leisure? What will the Executive prioritise in talks over easing restrictions? from 2021-03-12T12:31
The Executive is set to meet next week on so-called ‘Super Tuesday’.
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Education Minister Peter Weir reaffirms calls for a return of schools in NI from 2021-03-11T14:34
Plus, MP threatens to go to police over swastika in toy shop window.
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Piers Morgan leaves ITV's Good Morning Britain after storming off air from 2021-03-10T15:47
A row erupted over comments Morgan made about the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.
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First Minister Arlene Foster claims ‘dark forces’ are attacking women via social media from 2021-03-09T17:26
Time for Westminster to step in to tackle abusive online trolls?
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Hundreds of Rangers fans ignore Covid rules to gather on Shankill Road from 2021-03-08T14:09
Hundreds of Rangers fans ignore Covid rules to gather on Shankill Road. Did they care about the vulnerable people in their own community?
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Exclusive interview with Health Minister Robin Swann from 2021-03-05T11:54
Exclusive interview with Health Minister Robin Swann – if there are no dates because it’s data driven, where is that data?
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Group representing loyalist paramilitaries withdraws support for Good Friday Agreement from 2021-03-04T14:34
Group representing loyalist paramilitaries withdraws support for Good Friday Agreement.
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Any dates? Any data? What is in the Executive’s pathway? from 2021-03-03T14:50
Political disagreement at the top just hours after pathway document is published.
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Executive roadmap out of lockdown - why can't the public have dates? from 2021-03-02T13:20
Executive roadmap out of lockdown - why can't the public have dates?
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DUP Agriculture Minister orders officials to stop work on new border control posts from 2021-03-01T12:42
DUP Agriculture Minister orders officials to stop work on new border control posts. He and his party say its in response to ongoing problems with the NI Protocol.
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DUP meet with loyalist paramilitary groups over opposition to NI Protocol from 2021-02-26T11:50
DUP meet with loyalist paramilitary groups over opposition to NI Protocol.
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DUP accused of attacking and undermining CMO over return to school advice from 2021-02-25T13:00
DUP accused of attacking and undermining CMO over return to school advice.
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Secretary of State Brandon Lewis sends a message - the Protocol is going nowhere and is here to stay from 2021-02-24T12:07
Secretary of State Brandon Lewis sends a message - the Protocol is going nowhere and is here to stay.
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Last week First Minister said phased return of schools was the right way forward. Four days later DUP call for a rethink from 2021-02-23T13:24
Last week First Minister said phased return of schools was the right way forward. Four days later DUP call for a rethink.
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All carers over 18 in NI eligible for Covid vaccine - despite no proof of being a carer is needed from 2021-02-22T13:08
All carers over 18 in NI eligible for Covid vaccine - despite no proof of being a carer is needed. Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong, journalist Amanda Ferguson and commentator Frank Shivers discuss.
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Major questions still unanswered around Belfast City Council and the cremation of Bobby Storey from 2021-02-19T13:01
Major questions still unanswered around Belfast City Council and the cremation of Bobby Storey.
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Where is the evidence for Sinn Féin “purge of voters” claim? from 2021-02-18T15:26
Sinn Fein released a video on social media making the claim.
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Five days to go until getting British sausages in NI will need an export certificate from 2021-02-17T13:40
Five days to go until getting British sausages in NI will need an export certificate. Is that the Brexit we were told about?
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Long covid affects one in seven children in the UK who contract the virus from 2021-02-16T12:25
Long covid affects one in seven children in the UK who contract the virus. How worried should we be?
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Big week for NI Executive as they meet to review current lockdown from 2021-02-15T13:13
Big week for NI Executive as they meet to review current lockdown. How should Covid restrictions be lifted in NI?
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NI CMO Dr Michael McBride gives Covid update on potential Autumn vaccine booster and return of schools from 2021-02-12T13:23
Plus, stark message from former DUP leader Peter Robinson to unionism over NI Protocol.
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Burying their head in the sand - Foster hits back at EU as key negotiator says NI Protocol here to stay from 2021-02-11T12:33
Burying their head in the sand - Foster hits back at EU as key negotiator says NI Protocol here to stay.
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Belfast Trust apologises for community workers vaccine ‘error’ from 2021-02-10T12:21
Belfast Trust apologises for community workers vaccine ‘error’. A letter, obtained by Nolan, was sent to organisations in the community and voluntary sector.
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Two junior officers - publicly criticised by the Chief Constable - were told to challenge those at Ormeau commemoration from 2021-02-09T12:41
Stephen gets political reaction from SDLP's Dolores Kelly and UUP's Mike Nesbitt
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Nolan grills Chief Constable over PSNI/Ormeau Rd apology, Storey funeral policing, and whether he is up to the job from 2021-02-08T12:32
Nolan grills Chief Constable Simon Byrne over PSNI/Ormeau Rd apology, Storey funeral policing, and whether he is up to the job.
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Major and Blair warned unionists about the potential border ramifications of Brexit - Jonathan Powell from 2021-02-05T11:57
Major and Blair warned unionists about the potential border ramifications of Brexit. Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's former Chief of Staff, spoke to Nolan.
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No agreement to unionist demands to scrap the NI Protocol from 2021-02-04T11:57
No agreement to unionist demands to scrap the NI Protocol. The UK Government and the EU say last night they want the Protocol to stay.
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DUP call on unionists to work together to ditch NI Protocol from 2021-02-03T13:00
DUP call on unionists to work together to ditch NI Protocol. DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke to Nolan.
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Brexit checks suspended at Belfast and Larne ports over 'upsurge in sinister and menacing behaviour’ from 2021-02-02T12:00
Brexit checks suspended at Belfast and Larne ports over 'upsurge in sinister and menacing behaviour’. DUP MP Ian Paisley, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood and Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson react.
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Senior DUP source tells Nolan they want firm opening date for pubs and restaurants - or no deal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Senior DUP source tells Nolan they want firm opening date for pubs and restaurants - or no deal.
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Deadlock at Stormont as clock runs down on covid restrictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stalemate at Stormont as the Executive fail again to decide whether to extend or change covid restrictions.
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Businesses hit out as Executive accused of dithering over covid restrictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Businesses hit out as Executive accused of dithering over covid restrictions.
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Leading medics questions lockdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leading medics write to Health Minister saying we need to think carefully before we lockdown again.
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DUP MP pictured without face covering over mouth and nose at Heathrow Airport from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
DUP MP pictured without face covering over mouth and nose at Heathrow Airport. Member of the public who saw and pictured Gregory Campbell contacts Nolan.
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A blistering attack by DUP MP Sammy Wilson on Dr Tom Black, Chair of the BMA in NI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A blistering attack by DUP MP Sammy Wilson on Dr Tom Black, Chair of the British Medical Association in Northern Ireland.
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NI health leaders come together to call for 'breathing space' in the fight against covid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Northern Ireland health leaders come together to call for 'breathing space' in the fight against covid.
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“We are facing down the politicians” - BMA Chair Dr Tom Black tells Nolan Show the Executive must lock down NI immediately from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Plus, Covid marshals could be sent into NI businesses to inspect how customers and staff.
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Keep open schools or hospitality, not both - Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride sends out Covid restrictions warning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
‘I’m living on my knees’ – powerful interview with self-employed caller
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Sinn Féin and the covid cash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sinn Féin and the covid cash - day three of Nolan investigation.
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Sinn Féin only paid public its money back when they knew BBC Nolan Show knew they had it from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sinn Féin only paid public its money back when they knew BBC Nolan Show knew they had it.
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Nolan Show investigation reveals three Sinn Féin offices received covid emergency business grant payments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nolan Show investigation reveals three Sinn Féin offices received covid emergency business grant payments.
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Anaerobic digesters. It may sound pretty boring - but a lot of your money has been spent on these things from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Anaerobic digesters. It may sound pretty boring - but a lot of your money has been spent on these things. The Nolan Show investigates.
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The Stormont scheme that led to wind turbine owners getting a £10K payout to help them through covid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Stormont scheme that led to wind turbine owners – already in receipt of ‘excessive’ subsidies – getting a £10K payout to help them through covid. Nolan sets out the story...
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"Half backed and reckless" – Alliance party blasts Belfast’s potential £4m bill for Irish Language street signs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Plus, Mark Devenport reflects on decades of reporting NI politics.
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Former police officer desperately pleads with authorities over appeal regarding his medical retirement from the force from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former police officer desperately pleads with authorities over appeal regarding his medical retirement from the force. Kenneth - not his real name - got in touch about his battle to deal with his P...
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Stormont Should Be Ashamed - former Economy Minister Simon Hamilton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stormont Should Be Ashamed - former Economy Minister Simon Hamilton who describes Department of Health evidence as 'flimsy' and 'cruel'.
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PHA limiting supply to GP practices of flu vaccine for over 65s because of supply shortage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr Gerry Waldron from the PHA spoke to Nolan.
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Has DUP Minister Edwin Poots undermined Stormont Covid message? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Has DUP Minister Edwin Poots undermined Stormont Covid message? DUP Minister Edwin Poots says lockdowns are 'unsustainable'.
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It all changes at 6pm tonight as NI locks down with more Covid restrictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It all changes at 6pm tonight as NI locks down with more Covid restrictions. Are businesses getting enough support?
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Four weeks to stop a second lockdown before Christmas – Chief Medical Officer fires Covid warning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Four weeks to stop a second lockdown before Christmas – Chief Medical Officer fires Covid warning.
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Tougher new COVID restrictions announced by NI Executive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tougher new COVID restrictions announced by NI Executive. A special extended Nolan Show this morning.
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A young boy who felt abandoned after he was told he’d no school place so he turned to the Nolan show for help from 2020-08-06T13:36
Officials apologise over the treatment of vulnerable patients in Muckamore Abbey Hospital
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Should SF retract attack on medical experts and the Prime Minister? from 2020-03-16T11:45
Should Sinn Fein retract attack on medical experts and the Prime Minister?
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More coronavirus fallout as Belfast’s St. Patrick's Day parade cancelled amid concerns from 2020-03-10T11:16
A Belfast call centre has also temporarily closed over coronavirus.
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Nolan Coronavirus Special – What is being done to limit spread of virus in Northern Ireland? from 2020-03-09T11:42
Five new cases of coronavirus announced in NI over the weekend.
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MPs approve emergency terror law from 2020-02-13T13:23
Northern Ireland will be the only part of the UK where emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed from jail won't apply. UUP MLA Doug Beattie has called on the UK Governmen...
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Nolan exclusive – major questions around election in Northern Ireland from 2019-12-20T11:11
A Nolan exclusive – major questions around election in Northern Ireland. A whistle blower who worked in the Electoral Office speaks out.
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Boris Johnson does a deal with the EU from 2019-10-18T10:10
But he's been accused of humiliating the DUP and betraying Unionism.
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BBC NI Controller intervenes to stop any suggestion that BBCNI will participate in the Belfast Gay Pride parade from 2019-08-02T11:21
BBC NI Controller intervenes on Belfast Pride parade
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The NIO bans all photos of the Queen from its walls - why has the head of state disappeared from Stormont house? from 2019-07-31T12:09
The NIO bans all photos of the Queen from its walls
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Intimidation on lampposts in the estate where Lyra McKee was murdered – are the police doing enough? from 2019-07-30T15:04
Intimidation on lampposts – are the police doing enough?
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Dissident republicans try to murder police officers in a booby trap bomb attack in Craigavon from 2019-07-30T13:26
Dissident republicans try to murder police officers in a booby trap bomb attack
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Residents told to leave their homes and toxic tyres ready to burn - just some of controversy around some 11th night bonfires from 2019-07-08T11:21
After a quiet build-up to the twelfth, the weekend saw a return of familiar headlines.
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Tackling sectarianism - Ulster Uni report makes 50 recommendations - among them a new sports anthem for all from 2019-05-14T10:17
Plus, Stephen talks to a caller about their Father's experience in the health service.
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Alarming increase in diabetes rates in Northern Ireland as they spike by 70% from 2019-04-02T12:46
Stephen spoke to the GP Dr George O'Neill and asked if he was surprised by the figures.
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Older Peoples Commissioner’s concern over independent review into Dunmurry Manor from 2019-03-21T15:58
Shocking revelations about issues within the health service in Northern Ireland.
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Controversy as Belfast boxer Michael Conlan enters the ring to song featuring "Ooh ah up the Ra” from 2019-03-19T16:19
The Belfast boxer was fighting on St. Patricks night in New York's Madison Square Garden
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British army veterans planning to protest after it is announced that one soldier is to be prosecuted for Bloody Sunday from 2019-03-15T11:59
The PPS said there was insufficient evidence to prosecute 16 other soldiers
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Widespread anger as Martin McGuinness awarded a posthumous "certificate of honour" by the city of San Francisco from 2019-03-11T15:41
Plus, fallout after more long delays at Belfast International Airport.
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Belfast Roma leaders 'intimidating and exploiting' - a Nolan investigation from 2018-12-03T12:41
It's a charity that is supposed to prevent poverty and hardship in one of our most vulnerable communities, the Roma community. This morning, a special Nolan Show investigation reveals what a powerf...
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A series of ugly brawls at GAA matches - is violence getting out of hand in Gaelic football? from 2018-10-09T13:22
Is violence at Gaelic football getting out of control? Brawls at a string of recent GAA matches have led to concerns the game's reputation is being tarnished by violence. One former GAA star has de...
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UFC mass brawl, and will be ever see a female Bond? from 2018-10-08T13:21
It should have been a showcase of mixed martial arts excellence but UFC 229 in Las Vegas went from being a spectacular night of MMA to one of the most controversial events in the sport's history. V...
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Nolan Investigation: NI's TAX dodgers exposed from 2017-11-10T13:30
Paradise Papers. A special podcast from the Nolan Show
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