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Best of Nolan

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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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BBC Radio Ulster

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News

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www.bbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Should police have intervened before a bonfire in Moygashel, which had a replica of a mosque on top of it, was lit? 10.07.2026

Moygashel bonfire was lit last night.

Replica of mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire condemned as ‘anti-Muslim hatred’ 09.07.2026

Naomi Green, a member of the Muslim Council of Britain and TUV Cllr Ron McDowell react

Bonfire protection : homeowner living close to a bonfire criticises Housing Executive for only boarding up some properties 08.07.2026

Nolan talks to loyalist Jim Wilson and callers also give their reaction

Police trial new camera that detects speeding vehicles from up to 1km away- sneaky surveillance or right move to catch drivers? 07.07.2026

Nolan talks to Tricia O'Neill from Road Safe NI and ex Top Gear presenter Steve Berry

Casement Park : DUP Sports Minister Gordon Lyons talks to Nolan about a ‘reduced capacity’ redevelopment 06.07.2026

Fans also have their say & TUV Cllr Ron McDowell and commentator Chris Donnelly discuss.

Loyalist paramilitaries - including paramilitary leaders - involved in recent racist disorder says Chief Constable 03.07.2026

Chief Constable says a loyalist paramilitary group was involved in the violence

DUP leader Gavin Robinson on Nolan about budget talks and Donaldson fall out 02.07.2026

Alongside Economics & Business editor John Campbell and callers

Donaldson scandal : DUP faces further scrutiny 01.07.2026

Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride

Donaldson scandal – continuing questions for the DUP 30.06.2026

TUV leader Jim Allister talks to Nolan

Donaldson scandal – what are the implications for the DUP and its safeguarding policies? 29.06.2026

Justice Minister Naomi Long, SDLP leader Claire Hanna and Ind MLA Doug Beattie discuss

Stormont recovers ‘back-up data’ in electric car charging row 26.06.2026

Nolan talks to BBC NI Political Reporter Brendan Hughes and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston

NI Civil Service staff told not to participate in Pride parades in 'official capacity’ – organisers are ‘deeply disappointed’ 25.06.2026

Nolan talks to Scott Cuthbertson, Rainbow Project CEO and DUP MLA Peter Martin

Protect community relations or remove an illegal bonfire – what should the PSNI do? 24.06.2026

Nolan talks to political commentator Mick Fealty and Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson spends first night in prison after conviction for child sexual abuse - Nolan gets reaction 23.06.2026

Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride, UUP leader Jon Burrows and TUV's Jim Allister discuss

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigns – how will that affect Northern Ireland? 22.06.2026

& callers react to claims PSNI are 'hiding in bushes' trying to catch speeding drivers

Belfast Trust Chief Exec says sorry over Muckamore scandal: how do we stop it from happening again? 19.06.2026

Nolan talks to Glynn Brown - whose son Aaron was among those abused in the hospital

The BBC announces massive cuts across the UK – what does that mean for the future of the organisation in NI? 18.06.2026

Roger Mosey, former head of BBC news and TUV's Sammy Morrison talk to Nolan

TUV faces political pressure over 'racist' cartoon posted on social media 17.06.2026

& two women from India speak of terrifying attack on Belfast home during racist riots

Police Ombudsman receives complaint that police advised health workers to show ID to masked men during last week’s riots 16.06.2026

DUP Minister Paul Givan, UUP leader Jon Burrows and Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister react

Belfast riots - should those that took part expect at a knock at the door from the police? 15.06.2026

And social media is to be banned for under 16s in the UK

PSNI confirm that 20 plastic bullets were fired at rioters during this week's race hate disorder 12.06.2026

Is the use of plastic bullets justified by the police, or are they too dangerous?

A second night of trouble on our streets - who is behind it? 11.06.2026

& mum of woman who filmed N Belfast attack says daughter has received death threats

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