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