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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Is it time for Stormont to accept the £1.5 Billion offer from the Secretary of State?
Friday
Also, woman, who was knocked off her mobility scooter, waited six hours for an ambulance.
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DUP Leader discusses possible Drumcree terror threat and dire budgetary consequences for Northern Ireland
Thursday
Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson
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Stormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians
Wednesday
And, NI faces detrimental winter due to impending industrial action Health Minister warns
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How much of a grip do paramilitaries still hold on communities in Northern Ireland?
Last Tuesday
More on Drumcree & Nolan speaks with a concerned father about Daisy Hill maternity ward.
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Secretary of State Chris Bryant intervenes in Drumcree dispute by banning Orange Order march, what happens next?
Last Monday
Nolan speaks with Jon Burrows, Gerry Carroll, Jim Allister, resident Dessie, and more
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Drumcree fallout : Interview letters issued to politicians by PSNI investigating Garvaghy Road unlawful protests
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Nolan talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
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Drumcree : Garvaghy residents warn if Orange Order doesn’t back down - it could lead to other parade agreements breaking down
Thu 8 Oct 2026
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and former SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew
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What can be done to end the morning ‘scramble’ for GP appointments in NI?
Wed 7 Oct 2026
Nolan talks to BMA's Dr Alan Stout, Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan and callers
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BBC NI axes two local comedy shows as part of major cuts – what is the future of the corporation in NI?
Tue 6 Oct 2026
Nolan talks to comedian Paddy McDonnell, Belfast Telegraph's John Laverty and callers
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Drumcree : Garvaghy Road residents take case to Court of Appeal as 'one and done' offer is turned down
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Nolan talks to TUV MP Jim Allister, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers.
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No deal, no agreement, and so far, costing £3m in policing. What next for Drumcree?
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and callers
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Nolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents
Thu 1 Oct 2026
Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
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More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers
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Drumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?
Tue 29 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers
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Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?
Mon 28 Sep 2026
Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers
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Secretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Nolan speaks with Paul Givan, Newton Emerson, Gordon Lyons, callers & others
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Spotlight on the Parades Commission as Drumcree decision just days away
Thu 24 Sep 2026
Nolan is joined by Gavin Robinson, Eóin Tennyson, Claire Hanna, Sorcha Eastwood & more.
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PSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast - are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach?
Wed 23 Sep 2026
& Stormont signs off security system worth nearly £1m– a waste of taxpayers’ money?
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Should the PSNI deploy stinger devices to stop the illegal and dangerous use of motorcycles and e-bikes?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
Plus, organ donor recipient families on why organ donation matters more than ever.
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Major questions for the Justice Minister over how a convicted killer absconded from prison
Mon 21 Sep 2026
Stephen Watson speaks with Naomi Long & Gavin Robinson as well as Carol Little
