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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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Row over £81M to help with energy bills rumbles on as Sinn Féin and DUP squabble

Row over £81M to help with energy bills rumbles on as Sinn Féin and DUP squabble

2026-03-1201:17:52

the DUP's Philip Brett and SDLP's Claire Hanna react & are fat jabs just for the rich?
DUP call out Sinn Féin's Economy Minister over lack of plan to distribute £81M to people in NI to reduce energy bills

DUP call out Sinn Féin's Economy Minister over lack of plan to distribute £81M to people in NI to reduce energy bills

2026-03-1101:19:22

Also, the PSNI are set to introduce a new taser. Nolan talks to former firearms officer
Nolan understands Police Ombudsman investigating more than 100 incidents of alleged serious offences by former officer

Nolan understands Police Ombudsman investigating more than 100 incidents of alleged serious offences by former officer

2026-03-1001:19:14

Also, NI gynaecology waiting lists are worst in UK - is there a crisis in our services?
Weight loss jabs and the potential side effects - what are the risks? And the benefits?

Weight loss jabs and the potential side effects - what are the risks? And the benefits?

2026-03-0901:20:07

Also, the price of oil passes $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says MLA pay rise of £14k is ‘excessive’ but will she take it?

First Minister Michelle O'Neill says MLA pay rise of £14k is ‘excessive’ but will she take it?

2026-03-0601:19:35

Also, Iranian man speaks about Belfast protest and a former catholic PSNI officer talks
A reduction in people on waiting lists for the first time in recent years - but surgeons raise questions about the drop

A reduction in people on waiting lists for the first time in recent years - but surgeons raise questions about the drop

2026-03-0501:21:14

Also, potholes, a vandalised statue and Nolan speaks with a man in Doha
Hostility to Irish language does unionism no favours - Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds

Hostility to Irish language does unionism no favours - Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds

2026-03-0401:17:58

Also, dropping off at Belfast International Airport? From next Monday it will cost you £5
Oil and fuel prices hike - are big companies profiteering and exploiting US-Israel war with Iran for profit?

Oil and fuel prices hike - are big companies profiteering and exploiting US-Israel war with Iran for profit?

2026-03-0301:21:31

Don't panic buy home heating oil - says the Consumer Council
US-Israel attacks and Iran's retaliation - PM says he will allow US to use UK bases to strike Iranian missile sites

US-Israel attacks and Iran's retaliation - PM says he will allow US to use UK bases to strike Iranian missile sites

2026-03-0201:20:10

Nolan talks to UUP's Steve Aiken, PBP's Gerry Carroll - and travel expert Simon Calder.
MLA pay - why aren't any of our politicians publicly backing the proposed pay hike?

MLA pay - why aren't any of our politicians publicly backing the proposed pay hike?

2026-02-2701:20:36

Also Former Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde says 50 /50 recruitment ship has probably sailed
Questions remain for the PSNI after they admit to illegally obtaining a journalist's information

Questions remain for the PSNI after they admit to illegally obtaining a journalist's information

2026-02-2601:18:40

Also, Nolan talks MLA pay
MLA pay rise - no public consultation says Stormont - so the public were consulted on Nolan today

MLA pay rise - no public consultation says Stormont - so the public were consulted on Nolan today

2026-02-2501:18:24

Also, callers across NI tell Nolan about hearing a late night 'big bang'. What was it?
New bye-laws for buskers and street preachers for Belfast blasted by some councillors and performers

New bye-laws for buskers and street preachers for Belfast blasted by some councillors and performers

2026-02-2401:20:20

And, reaction to SF's call for 50:50 police recruitment to be re-introduced in the PSNI.
When does the cut & thrust of political discourse go too far? New report highlights abuse & intimidation faced by politicians

When does the cut & thrust of political discourse go too far? New report highlights abuse & intimidation faced by politicians

2026-02-2301:19:58

Also, weight loss jabs, puberty blockers trial & MLA pay
Silence from the main parties at Stormont over a proposed £14K hike in MLAs' salaries

Silence from the main parties at Stormont over a proposed £14K hike in MLAs' salaries

2026-02-2001:19:54

and is it time NI followed others in introducing minimum pricing on alcohol?
Lowest number of Catholics apply for PSNI in over a decade - what will police, political and community leaders do about it?

Lowest number of Catholics apply for PSNI in over a decade - what will police, political and community leaders do about it?

2026-02-1901:20:45

Belfast Telegraph Crime Correspondent Allison Morris and UUP's Doug Beattie give analysis
Older people no longer feel protected by the health system which they've paid into all their lives - Commissioner

Older people no longer feel protected by the health system which they've paid into all their lives - Commissioner

2026-02-1801:18:39

Commissioner for Older People for NI Siobhan Casey speaks with Nolan.
Protection Money - Justice Minister Naomi Long says it’s not ok for businesses to have to price in extortion

Protection Money - Justice Minister Naomi Long says it’s not ok for businesses to have to price in extortion

2026-02-1701:20:36

Also, disruption to Royal Mail deliveries.
When is a Sinn Féin billboard not a Sinn Féin billboard?

When is a Sinn Féin billboard not a Sinn Féin billboard?

2026-02-1601:18:26

Mystery over illegal sign in Newry continues.
UK Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation explains proposed new law change to help police deal with paramilitary flags

UK Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation explains proposed new law change to help police deal with paramilitary flags

2026-02-1301:19:19

& should people convicted of benefit fraud be named and shamed?
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Comments (2)

cathy briel

heartbroken listening to the testament of the amazing woman who lost her father during covid..

May 9th
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Liam Cronin

Bring on a united Ireland. Thankfully it seems the DUP is doing the heavy lifting in attaching that goal 🇮🇪

May 17th
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