18/04/2014

Scott Vineer, an autistic teenager, was the victim of an absolutely horrific, savage attack in September 2012. Beaten, punched, kicked, strangled and left for dead he was found close to the Lagan towpath in Lisburn. Scott was so badly injured he wasn't expected to pull through. Against all the odds he's fought back but has been left with a series of health problems including brain damage. His family has contacted the show over concerns about a delay in getting a specialised operation. 

Bonfire controversies seem to be getting earlier and earlier.

We've been reporting on bonfire issues in different loyalist areas, including sites where used tyres have been illegally collected.

We've now learned of another location, where tyres are already being stockpiled on the Silverstream Road in North Belfast.

Should authorities be doing more to stop the burning of illegal materials?

"The idea that Northern Ireland can sit and refuse to make any changes round welfare reform is not a sustainable political position and it says to the people of Northern Ireland, politics doesn't work."

That's what shadow Secretary of State Ivan Lewis told the Nolan show earlier this week.

Another warning for Stormont over welfare reform - is NI a special case?

He was one of the fiercest politicians of his generation. Norman Tebbitt, now Lord Tebbit, was given nicknames like Thatcher's rottweiler. The former Tory cabinet member controversially hit the headlines last week. That was after he suggested dissident republicans might shoot deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness for attending a Royal banquet. Lord Tebbit was, of course, one of the victims of the 1984 IRA bombing of the Brighton hotel. His wife, Margaret, was paralysed in the attack.

He spoke to Stephen about his life.

"I can't forgive McGuinness unless he acknowledges his own sins."