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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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Is there a bigger, more sinister reason why a street in Belfast city centre has been closed for months? Nolan investigates

Is there a bigger, more sinister reason why a street in Belfast city centre has been closed for months? Nolan investigates

2025-11-0501:19:32

Also, will Chancellor Rachel Reeves ban luxury cars from the Motability car scheme?
Sinn Féin tell PSNI officers to remove guns to enter party premises and community events in west Belfast

Sinn Féin tell PSNI officers to remove guns to enter party premises and community events in west Belfast

2025-11-0401:22:13

Nolan talks to UUP MLA Jon Burrows and former senior police officer Alan Mains
‘Not going to happen’ -Paul Givan comes out fighting against calls for him to step down as Education Minister over Israel visit

‘Not going to happen’ -Paul Givan comes out fighting against calls for him to step down as Education Minister over Israel visit

2025-11-0301:04:24

Mick Fealty - Editor of Slugger O'Toole - gives analysis.
Someone is deliberately flooding Stormont's bathrooms with Assembly authorities stepping up surveillance in search for culprit

Someone is deliberately flooding Stormont's bathrooms with Assembly authorities stepping up surveillance in search for culprit

2025-10-3101:19:28

Also, is it time to remove 'Prince Andrew' streets signs in NI?
'Sickening' - SDLP MP slams £4M spend on defence of Soldier F - army veteran recently acquitted of two murders on Bloody Sunday

'Sickening' - SDLP MP slams £4M spend on defence of Soldier F - army veteran recently acquitted of two murders on Bloody Sunday

2025-10-3001:19:13

Also, 4 people arrested over unprovoked racist assault on tourists in Belfast city centre
Education Minister under fire over six-day 'fact finding mission' tour of Israel

Education Minister under fire over six-day 'fact finding mission' tour of Israel

2025-10-2901:21:38

And, would you be aware of the signs if you - or a loved one - were having a stroke?
If you work and are on a health waiting list - should you be bumped up the queue to keep you in work?

If you work and are on a health waiting list - should you be bumped up the queue to keep you in work?

2025-10-2801:19:45

Also, NIPSA warn of strike action following meeting with Health Minister.
Will health care workers take strike action? – Unions are balloting members following rejection of Health Minister’s pay offer

Will health care workers take strike action? – Unions are balloting members following rejection of Health Minister’s pay offer

2025-10-2701:18:48

Also, more than 200,000 voters in the Irish presidential election spoiled their ballots.
Bloody Sunday families vow to fight on for justice after Soldier F was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder

Bloody Sunday families vow to fight on for justice after Soldier F was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder

2025-10-2401:17:31

& sources reveal unions to ballot for strike action after pay offer from Health Minister
Executive split over NI’s climate change policy – Sinn Féin & Alliance support existing targets, UUP & DUP want them reviewed

Executive split over NI’s climate change policy – Sinn Féin & Alliance support existing targets, UUP & DUP want them reviewed

2025-10-2301:19:31

Also - should girls have to rely on ‘legal right to challenge schools to wear trousers'?
Shocking video emerges of massive street brawl in Belfast city centre

Shocking video emerges of massive street brawl in Belfast city centre

2025-10-2201:19:40

Nolan talks to ex Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray and Raymond Neal from trade union USDAW
Treasury says no - so how will our political leaders give police the money they need?

Treasury says no - so how will our political leaders give police the money they need?

2025-10-2101:17:09

Nolan talks to Shadow SoS Alex Burghart and political commentator Mick Fealty.
DUP accuse Secretary of State of having no regard for PSNI officers or their families over pay and funding row

DUP accuse Secretary of State of having no regard for PSNI officers or their families over pay and funding row

2025-10-2001:17:53

Nolan talks to DUP's Trevor Clarke and Chair of the Police Federation for NI- Liam Kelly.
First Minister and Health Minister at odds over funding for nurses and health workers pay award

First Minister and Health Minister at odds over funding for nurses and health workers pay award

2025-10-1701:20:18

Also, first reaction from BMA Chair Dr Alan Stout the winter pressure plan from the DOH
Health Minister to issue plan to keep us safe this winter – but yesterday he said it wasn’t finalised yet - what is going on?

Health Minister to issue plan to keep us safe this winter – but yesterday he said it wasn’t finalised yet - what is going on?

2025-10-1601:17:56

Nolan talks to Unison's Patricia McKeown and Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan.
BMA tell Nolan they have not been properly consulted about winter pressure health plan due to be published tomorrow

BMA tell Nolan they have not been properly consulted about winter pressure health plan due to be published tomorrow

2025-10-1501:21:08

And - a worker refused entry into a Belfast pub because he was in work clothes.
Givan fights back as Sinn Féin attack Education Minister saying he is ineffective in cutting the cost of school uniforms.

Givan fights back as Sinn Féin attack Education Minister saying he is ineffective in cutting the cost of school uniforms.

2025-10-1401:18:41

Also - DUP motion to replace Belfast bilingual street signage policy sparks Assembly row.
English nationalism is now the biggest threat to the union – UUP leader Mike Nesbitt

English nationalism is now the biggest threat to the union – UUP leader Mike Nesbitt

2025-10-1301:20:45

Political commentator Alex Kane reacts to interview.
First Minister distances herself and Sinn Féin from Michelle Gildernew's comments to Borderland podcast over Troubles murders

First Minister distances herself and Sinn Féin from Michelle Gildernew's comments to Borderland podcast over Troubles murders

2025-10-1001:18:57

Nolan talks to the TUV's Timothy Gaston and political commentator Mick Fealty.
Relatives of Troubles’ victims hit back at claims on Borderland that some murders were justified

Relatives of Troubles’ victims hit back at claims on Borderland that some murders were justified

2025-10-0901:19:47

Also - condemnation after protest "mob" turn up at home of Alliance leader Naomi Long.
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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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