Best of Nolan

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 continues over how trans issues will be treated in Northern Ireland following Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman
Also - the camogie controversy over players being told to change from shorts to skorts.
12 May 2025,82 mins
Local universities say they urgently need £1,000 a year more in tuition fees. Is it fair for students to foot the bill?
Also - Pope Leo XIV is the first North American Pope – what can we expect?
09 May 2025,78 mins
80th anniversary of VE day - one of the UK's oldest veterans speaks to the Nolan Show
Listeners also tell Stephen of their memories of World War II
08 May 2025,78 mins
Statue of IRA hunger striker being investigated by Belfast City Council after it was erected without planning permission
Also, Stephen talks to a newly-wed couple who had 95 bridesmaids on their big day
07 May 2025,78 mins
Is it time for a new flag in Northern Ireland? Something that represents us all?
Also, home heating oil is at its lowest price since 2021. Is now the time to buy?
06 May 2025,78 mins
Stephen Travers, who survived a UVF gun and bomb attack on the Miami Showband, tells of how that night changed his life
Warning – includes graphic detail about violence & injuries that some may find upsetting.
05 May 2025,80 mins
Victim of so-called IRA ‘kneecap attack’ speaks for the first time and tells of the trauma…
Liam Barker speaks alongside Prof Liam Kennedy. Stephen also speaks with Henry Robinson.
02 May 2025,81 mins
The real impact of new post-Brexit paperwork requirements on some businesses spelt out on Nolan
BBC NI Economics and Business Editor John Campbell explains
01 May 2025,79 mins
Belfast City Councillor tells Nolan Show he wants Kneecap banned from performing on council property
UUP Cllr Jim Rodgers says "under no circumstances" they should be allowed to perform
30 Apr 2025,79 mins
Kneecap apologise to the families of two murdered MPs - but some say it does not go far enough
Also - Spain and Portugal hit by massive power outage - could it ever happen here?
29 Apr 2025,79 mins
Belfast rappers Kneecap under pressure as Met police assess 'kill your local MP' video
John Campbell also discusses Liverpool FC becoming Premier League champions.
28 Apr 2025,77 mins
Fermanagh & Omagh Council first to say they will implement provisions of Supreme Court ruling on same sex spaces
John Campbell gets reaction from political representatives and the public
25 Apr 2025,80 mins
Troubles legacy - can a price be put on truth and justice? Or is policing the past holding the PSNI back?
Former Police Ombudsman Baroness Nuala O'Loan and DUP MP Gavin Robinson are among guests
24 Apr 2025,78 mins
Flags hung on lampposts in new mixed-use housing development in Lisburn leaves some families feeling unsafe.
More funding pressures for the PSNI.
23 Apr 2025,80 mins
Catholics come to terms with the death of Pope Francis - how much change was delivered under his papacy?
John Campbell get's reaction from religious & political figures who speak on his legacy
22 Apr 2025,78 mins
A leading cancer expert says she 'feels sorry' for patients in NI and describes our cancer waiting times as 'shocking'
And business owners hit out over closure of Belfast to Dublin trainline over Easter
18 Apr 2025,82 mins
Concerns fake web address on rates bills contains malicious software - how did it happen?
BBC scam expert Nick Stapleton and Prof Kevin Curran cyber security expert discuss
17 Apr 2025,81 mins
NIPSA threaten to bring Northern Ireland to a 'standstill' over welfare reforms.
Keir Starmer wants to save 5 billion pounds a year.
16 Apr 2025,79 mins
He's the man of the moment - so how should Northern Ireland celebrate Rory McIlroy's success?
Also- Katy Perry's trip to outer space - an inspiration for young girls around the world?
15 Apr 2025,81 mins
Sporting immortality for Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy as Masters win etches his name in golf history
McIlroy completes career grand slam with Masters win etching his name in sporting history
14 Apr 2025,78 mins