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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Nolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents
Today
Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
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More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Yesterday
Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers
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Drumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?
Tuesday
Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers
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Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?
Monday
Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers
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Secretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday
Last Friday
Nolan speaks with Paul Givan, Newton Emerson, Gordon Lyons, callers & others
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Spotlight on the Parades Commission as Drumcree decision just days away
Last Thursday
Nolan is joined by Gavin Robinson, Eóin Tennyson, Claire Hanna, Sorcha Eastwood & more.
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PSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast - are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach?
Last Wednesday
& Stormont signs off security system worth nearly £1m– a waste of taxpayers’ money?
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Should the PSNI deploy stinger devices to stop the illegal and dangerous use of motorcycles and e-bikes?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
Plus, organ donor recipient families on why organ donation matters more than ever.
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Major questions for the Justice Minister over how a convicted killer absconded from prison
Mon 21 Sep 2026
Stephen Watson speaks with Naomi Long & Gavin Robinson as well as Carol Little
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Another pay rise for MLAs – some political parties say they don’t want it – will they give it back?
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Stephen Watson talks to Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
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Major Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes
Thu 17 Sep 2026
Stephen Watson talks to Stormont's Education Committee chair Nick Mathison and callers
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Noah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain
Wed 16 Sep 2026
& reaction to the eligibility row between NI and RoI football governing bodies
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Robert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder
Tue 15 Sep 2026
Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.
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Reaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Stephen Watson is presenting. He also talks to new British Sprint champion Ethan Faulkner
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Education minister on NI budget and giving school girls right to wear trousers
Fri 11 Sep 2026
DUP's Paul Givan is in the studio talking to Stephen and callers
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Offensive flag left up after Stormont contractors refuse to remove it without “community reps” approval
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to DUP's Jonathan Buckley, Green Party Cllr Aine Groogan and callers
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PSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force
Wed 9 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to former armed response officer Mel Thomas and PBP MLA Gerry Carroll
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Nursery school provision – Education Minister stops families on benefits being prioritised over working families. Fair?
Tue 8 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, Ulster University's Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick and callers.
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Dep for Infrastructure say flags celebrating LVF leader Billy Wright are to intimidate – but PSNI say they aren’t illegal
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Karol McQuade, Professor Dominic Bryan and callers.
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New Health Minister, new review – Robbie Butler to appoint committee to review health service. But do we really need another?
Fri 4 Sep 2026
Nolan speaks with Diane Dodds, Dr Alan Stout, Nuala McAllister, Claire Hanna & callers.
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Portadown Orange Order threaten more legal action if they don’t get to parade down Garvaghy road
Thu 3 Sep 2026
Jamie Bryson, Chris Donnelly, Brendan Mulgrew, John Burrows, Eóin Tennyson & callers
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Secretary of State backs Parades Commission – he has confidence in them, unionists don’t. What now?
Wed 2 Sep 2026
Nolan speaks to Jim Allister, Peadar Tóibín, Shaun Woodward, Dolores Kelly & Mark Simpson
