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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MLA pay rise - no public consultation says Stormont - so the public were consulted on Nolan today
Today
Also, callers across NI tell Nolan about hearing a late night 'big bang'. What was it?
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New bye-laws for buskers and street preachers for Belfast blasted by some councillors and performers
Yesterday
And, reaction to SF's call for 50:50 police recruitment to be re-introduced in the PSNI.
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When does the cut & thrust of political discourse go too far? New report highlights abuse & intimidation faced by politicians
Monday
Also, weight loss jabs, puberty blockers trial & MLA pay
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Silence from the main parties at Stormont over a proposed £14K hike in MLAs' salaries
Friday
and is it time NI followed others in introducing minimum pricing on alcohol?
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Lowest number of Catholics apply for PSNI in over a decade - what will police, political and community leaders do about it?
Last Thursday
Belfast Telegraph Crime Correspondent Allison Morris and UUP's Doug Beattie give analysis
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Older people no longer feel protected by the health system which they've paid into all their lives - Commissioner
Last Wednesday
Commissioner for Older People for NI Siobhan Casey speaks with Nolan.
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Protection Money - Justice Minister Naomi Long says it’s not ok for businesses to have to price in extortion
Last Tuesday
Also, disruption to Royal Mail deliveries.
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When is a Sinn Féin billboard not a Sinn Féin billboard?
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Mystery over illegal sign in Newry continues.
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UK Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation explains proposed new law change to help police deal with paramilitary flags
Fri 13 Feb 2026
& should people convicted of benefit fraud be named and shamed?
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PSNI officers will now remove public displays of sectarian flags and emblems when it's safe to do so
Thu 12 Feb 2026
& Treasury gives Stormont £400m to ensure it can balance the books - but needs repaid.
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Nigel Farage rips into working from home culture - should the days of working from home be numbered?
Wed 11 Feb 2026
And another person whose luggage was stolen while travelling talks to Nolan
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Police say they will no longer stand by and ignore flags flying illegally on lampposts - a new dawn for Northern Ireland?
Tue 10 Feb 2026
& plans to redevelop Boucher Playing Fields into full time sporting use are put on hold
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Belfast City Council 'restrict' report as they consider stopping gigs at city's largest outdoor concert venue
Mon 9 Feb 2026
Also, BBC TV licence fee set to rise to £180 a year from April - is it worth the money?
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Police staff compensation claims over PSNI data breach - is £7,500 for those impacted justified?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Ex-senior police officer Alan Mains and political commentator Mick Fealty give analysis
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Names of PSNI officers published on court website in error
Wed 4 Feb 2026
& NIPSA union warn they will strike if proposed changes to education system are adopted
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Timothy Gaston MLA suspended from Assembly for two days - he fights back on Nolan
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Commentators Newton Emerson and Emma De Souza give their analysis
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New leader of the UUP Jon Burrows on Nolan
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Also, the ongoing problem of potholes damaging cars in NI - a motorist talks to Stephen.
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Pubs and hotels relief as rates revaluation process is paused by Finance Minister O’Dowd. But what next?
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Also, is the Department of Infrastructure doing enough to fix NI's pothole problem?
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Ban politicians from pubs in Northern Ireland if proposed rates hike isn’t stopped - Hospitality Ulster warning
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Also, should all schools in NI give girls the choice to wear trousers as uniform?
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Children ‘screaming in fear’ - family intimidated out of home in sectarian attack. What are the police doing about it?
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Also, NI pubs call on Finance minister for rates help & callers on Nolan's tinted hair.
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Inspirational 24-year-old woman told she might never walk again following car accident has ‘no regrets’
Tue 27 Jan 2026
& should new younger drivers face a limit to how many late night passengers they have?
