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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
Twitter:
@StephenNolan
Language:
English
Email:
nolan@bbc.co.uk
Episodes
Lonely, without a home and many gripped by addiction - homeless charities say demand for support has soared this year
12/24/2024
Lonely, without a home and many gripped by addiction - homeless charities say demand for support has soared this year. Holly Hamilton sits in for Stephen, on Christmas Eve 2024.
Duration:01:20:13
Travel chaos for passengers trying to get home for Christmas hit with road, air and ferry delays
12/23/2024
Travel chaos for passengers trying to get home for Christmas hit with road, air and ferry delays. Holly Hamilton attempts to bring some festive cheer amongst it all, she sits in for Nolan.
Duration:01:19:57
Unionists use 'Stormont Brake' for first time - when that lever is pulled, will anything actually stop?
12/20/2024
Also - Stephen talks to cyclist concerned about their safety on NI roads.
Duration:01:18:01
People on certain benefits qualify for a new car every three years - should it be means tested?
12/19/2024
Also - NI 'I'm A Celebrity' contestant Dean McCullough talks about his jungle experience.
Duration:01:19:21
A convicted murderer goes on the run from prison for a third time. How did that happen?
12/18/2024
And - opening up some bus lanes for taxis in Belfast. A good idea to help traffic chaos?
Duration:01:19:02
Planning decisions around Belfast city centre chaos interrogated by Nolan
12/17/2024
Also - criminal barristers are to withdraw from Crown Court cases in a row over legal aid
Duration:01:19:52
Under pressure Minister O’Dowd set to announce plan to tackle traffic as RAC warn of upcoming ‘snarl-up Saturday’ across UK
12/16/2024
Under pressure Minister O’Dowd set to announce plan to tackle traffic as RAC warn of upcoming ‘snarl-up Saturday’ across UK. Stephen gets to the heart of issues in your life.
Duration:01:18:53
‘Hope’ for residents of Victoria Square apartments in Belfast after key victory in the courts
12/13/2024
Stephen also talks to outgoing Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch
Duration:01:18:44
Southern Trust back tracks, after Nolan Show contacts them, on one week's notice to move severely vulnerable man
12/12/2024
Southern Trust back tracks, after Nolan Show contacts them, on one week's notice to move severely vulnerable man. We investigate the stories at the heart of your community.
Duration:01:18:05
Department for Infrastructure silent on cycle lanes
12/11/2024
Department for Infrastructure silent on cycle lanes and Jude Whyte from the Welcome Organisation joins Stephen to discuss plans to help homeless people on the streets of Belfast.
Duration:01:18:03
'Embrace the bliss of a hassle-free commute' says Translink - despite some late cancellations and disruptions to network
12/10/2024
'Embrace the bliss of a hassle-free commute' says Translink - despite some late cancellations and disruptions to network.
Duration:01:17:18
The delays under O’Dowd - Dept of Infrastructure grilled by Nolan over Belfast gridlock
12/9/2024
Stephen also speaks to frustrated callers who have been caught up in traffic chaos.
Duration:01:19:30
More traffic chaos for Belfast as city grinds to a halt again.
12/6/2024
And Stephen talks to frustrated callers caught up in the gridlock.
Duration:01:17:57
First Minister attempted contact with scrutiny committee Chair ahead of facing questions - what are the protocols around this?
12/5/2024
Stephen also discusses pending strike action by workers at NI Water over pay.
Duration:01:17:28
PSNI officers now allowed to include gender pronouns on their name badges
12/4/2024
Nails to die for - Derry based make up artist launches 'mortuary service’
Duration:01:17:25
New street in Belfast to be named Boyne Bridge Place – is a season of goodwill breaking out at City Hall?
12/3/2024
Local man Raymond shares story of being diagnosed and living with motor neurone disease.
Duration:01:18:16
What next for Sinn Féin after the Irish election?
12/2/2024
Plus, Irish language and bilingual signs vandalised over 300 times in the past five years
Duration:01:17:13
MPs prepare for historic vote on assisted dying bill
11/29/2024
Also - Stephen discusses if a 'pop up' stadium in Belfast could host Euro 2028 fixtures.
Duration:01:19:14
Commonwealth Games NI set deadline for Executive to make decision on future of Ulster banner.
11/28/2024
Also - Stephen discusses ending parking fees for staff or patients at hospitals.
Duration:01:19:18
‘Concerns for safety’ of Commonwealth Games NI Chief Exec after Ulster banner comments
11/27/2024
More problems at site of new maternity hospital in Belfast-almost 10 yrs behind schedule
Duration:01:19:14