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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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English
Episodes
Furious response from Bobby Sands Trust after planning enforcement investigation over statue of IRA hunger striker is reviewed
4/24/2026
Also, NI hospital EDs called “utterly horrifying” by Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Duration:01:17:17
80 year old out of her home since December. Housing Executive and Firmus Energy blame each other on repairs not being done
4/23/2026
Also, jet fuel shortage - should we be worried about our holiday flights being cancelled?
Duration:01:16:48
DUP welcome £50M defence investment in NI others say it’s funding the war industry
4/22/2026
Also, funeral of 81 yr old woman - without any known relatives - is attended by mourners
Duration:01:19:36
Coerced, controlled and advertised for sex – over 500 women posted on pimping websites every day in NI
4/21/2026
Also, new research reveals 91% of teachers in NI are experiencing work-related burnout.
Duration:01:20:29
What level of vetting is there in Northern Ireland for top public sector roles? And who is made aware of it?
4/20/2026
Also, why has Dept of Infrastructure not been collecting data on taxis using bus lanes?
Duration:01:17:57
Was the Executive ‘bounced’ into approving Dept of Communities’ home heating support package?
4/17/2026
Also, who decides which flags & banners Belfast city council removes?
Duration:01:17:54
Nolan Exclusive - Communities Minister Gordon Lyons sets out £100 heating oil support for households
4/16/2026
Also, 74-year-old with Parkinson’s agony on 10-hour ambulance wait
Duration:01:19:21
What did fuel protests in NI achieve beyond disrupting the public?
4/15/2026
Nolan also talks about union flags on M&S bags & Translink's frozen fares.
Duration:01:17:41
The Education Authority and Department of Health warn of fuel protests across NI but no guidance from the Stormont Executive
4/14/2026
Also, fuel prices shooting up but what are our MLAs doing to help tackle rising costs?
Duration:01:17:39
He's done it again - Rory McIlroy masters the Masters - as he wins a second green jacket in a row
4/13/2026
Eve Rosato presents the show; also diving into fuel support the Good Jobs Bill & more.
Duration:01:18:52
Stop calling us for updates - NI Ambulance Service in plea over 'duplicate calls'
4/10/2026
Also - Lidl has begun building its first ever pub at a site in Northern Ireland.
Duration:01:18:57
No further action being taken over statue of Bobby Sands erected without planning permission - Belfast City Council
4/9/2026
Also, golfer Rory McIlroy begins defence of his Masters title - could he win again?
Duration:01:18:02
Eleventh hour agreement between US and Iran sees conditional two-week ceasefire - can it hold?
4/8/2026
Also, NI is first UK region to introduce two weeks miscarriage leave for bereaved parents
Duration:01:17:22
NI housing and wastewater fix could cost households less than a weekly McDonald’s coffee, says Build Homes NI
4/7/2026
John Campbell is in for Nolan, he also hears about a family losing their care package.
Duration:01:18:55
HMOs, houses in multiple occupation, are being targeted by racists - Green Party Cllr Brian Smyth
4/2/2026
John Campbell presenting and discussing should Stormont plan for possible fuel shortages?
Duration:01:18:50
Tensions rise over HMOs - what is driving the rise in houses of multiple occupancy in NI?
4/1/2026
John Campbell is in the presenter's chair and also asks have we become too dog friendly?
Duration:01:19:06
Mis-sold car finance? You could be in line for a £829 payout - have a listen
3/31/2026
Also, NI Ambulance Service prepares for new system aimed to free up crews more quickly.
Duration:01:18:40
Cancelled then reinstated - what does debacle over summer schemes for SEN children say about relationships in the Executive?
3/30/2026
Also, reports some forecourts have closed diesel and petrol pumps - what's behind it?
Duration:01:20:13
An 82-year-old woman threatened to be shot by a ‘a serious criminal gang’
3/27/2026
Also, parents speak out as summer schemes at special schools will not go ahead.
Duration:01:18:16
Chief Constable says he has significant concerns about police capacity to deal with violence against women and girls
3/26/2026
Nolan gets reaction from DUP leader Gavin Robinson and Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister
Duration:01:19:30