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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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None of this argy-bargy - it's a different kind of Nolan Show on Christmas Eve

None of this argy-bargy - it's a different kind of Nolan Show on Christmas Eve

2025-12-2401:04:15

Stephen speaks with guests about their favourite festive memories.
Scale back Casement Park plans and spread the money around Ulster - Tyrone GAA Chairman tells Irish News

Scale back Casement Park plans and spread the money around Ulster - Tyrone GAA Chairman tells Irish News

2025-12-2301:20:22

And - broadcaster Julian Simmons & hairdresser Paul Meekin talk hair dye with Nolan.
Potentially hundreds of thousands of pounds offered back to Education Authority by taxi operators - sources tell Nolan

Potentially hundreds of thousands of pounds offered back to Education Authority by taxi operators - sources tell Nolan

2025-12-2201:20:42

Also, weight-loss jabs, what happens when you want to stop using them?
Education Minister gets Executive permission to bust budget to deliver teacher pay award - how is this fiscally responsible?

Education Minister gets Executive permission to bust budget to deliver teacher pay award - how is this fiscally responsible?

2025-12-1901:14:00

Also, Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports personality of the year.
Sinn Féin 'blocking' efforts to tackle benefit fraudsters - Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

Sinn Féin 'blocking' efforts to tackle benefit fraudsters - Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

2025-12-1801:19:00

Plus, Belfast City Council vote to replace real Christmas tree with an artificial one
Family of Natalie McNally speak out as they are told to prepare for the trial into her murder to be delayed

Family of Natalie McNally speak out as they are told to prepare for the trial into her murder to be delayed

2025-12-1701:22:14

Also, local woman went abroad for surgery after being told of 5-year waiting list here.
Don’t overload sockets and unplug electrical items at night – renewed safety advice from Fire Service following fatal fires

Don’t overload sockets and unplug electrical items at night – renewed safety advice from Fire Service following fatal fires

2025-12-1601:18:20

Plus, some councils to leave public waiting longer for post festive collections
NI Commissioner for Victims of Crime ‘very angry’ as victims ‘pay price’ for barrister strike

NI Commissioner for Victims of Crime ‘very angry’ as victims ‘pay price’ for barrister strike

2025-12-1501:10:53

Geraldine Hanna is in the Nolan studio.
Despite “super flu” surge six schools and two care homes are yet to be offered vaccine in Northern Ireland

Despite “super flu” surge six schools and two care homes are yet to be offered vaccine in Northern Ireland

2025-12-1201:20:57

Nolan talks to the Public Health Agency's Director of Public Health - Dr Joanne McClean
Health workers’ union issues warning to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt – Work toward real living wage or face potential strikes

Health workers’ union issues warning to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt – Work toward real living wage or face potential strikes

2025-12-1101:19:13

NIPSA's Deputy General Secretary Patrick Mulholland talks to Nolan.
Former Chief Con George Hamilton calls for judicial review into MI5 following Stakeknife report

Former Chief Con George Hamilton calls for judicial review into MI5 following Stakeknife report

2025-12-1001:21:14

Nolan also talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris and Aontu leader Peadar Tóibín
Stormont Executive parties meet to thrash out just what spare money they have and which departments are going to get it

Stormont Executive parties meet to thrash out just what spare money they have and which departments are going to get it

2025-12-0901:18:33

Slugger O'Toole's Mick Fealty and Ulster University's Professor Deirdre Heenan discuss
'A Treasury stooge' - that's how a Dept of Education source has described Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd in row over budgets

'A Treasury stooge' - that's how a Dept of Education source has described Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd in row over budgets

2025-12-0801:19:36

Ex-Civil Service Permanent Secretary Dr Andrew McCormick & SDLP MLA Colin McGrath react
PHA reveal children from 40 schools in Northern Ireland have yet to receive the flu vaccine

PHA reveal children from 40 schools in Northern Ireland have yet to receive the flu vaccine

2025-12-0501:20:52

Dr Joanne McClean - Director of Public Health at the PHA - is in the Nolan studio
Rapid rise in flu, EDs under pressure and ambulances struggling to keep up with demand - what are we going to do about it?

Rapid rise in flu, EDs under pressure and ambulances struggling to keep up with demand - what are we going to do about it?

2025-12-0401:20:41

Half a million spend on Stormont canteen refurbishment - is that money well spent?
Public money finding its way from some government departments to paramilitaries - Justice Minister

Public money finding its way from some government departments to paramilitaries - Justice Minister

2025-12-0301:20:22

Nolan talks to UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie and author Dr Aaron Edwards
Another flag row at Belfast City Council as Palestinian flag raised over City Hall

Another flag row at Belfast City Council as Palestinian flag raised over City Hall

2025-12-0201:20:03

Also, Sinn Féin’s former publicity director warns that Stormont is in big, big trouble.
Justice Minister Naomi Long on policing, paramilitaries, and barrister’s strike

Justice Minister Naomi Long on policing, paramilitaries, and barrister’s strike

2025-12-0101:21:10

The Alliance Party leader is in the Nolan studio
Man arrested for attempted murder after police attacked with knife - what can be done to better protect officers?

Man arrested for attempted murder after police attacked with knife - what can be done to better protect officers?

2025-11-2801:19:56

Nolan talks to PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton
Sinn Féin MLA's son denies damaging DUP mayor portrait

Sinn Féin MLA's son denies damaging DUP mayor portrait

2025-11-2701:19:28

Nolan talks to BBC NI political reporter Brendan Hughes and DUP MLA Philip Brett
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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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