
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.
Episodes

DUP MP Carla Lockhart writes to SoS Chris Bryant demanding fresh assessment of status of Provisional IRA
Also, former DUP Special Advisor David Graham, Prof Jon Tonge and SDLP's Claire Hanna

NHS dental system is ‘not viable’, says British Dental Association – what can be done for patients who can’t pay to go private?
Nolan talks to dentist Paul Brennan, DUP MLA Diane Dodds and SDLP's Colin McGrath

High Court hears dissident republicans may have mounted gun attacks at Drumcree – was the SoS right to intervene?
Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris, TUV MP Jim Allister and callers

Should the DUP pull the deputy First Minister out of the Executive as has been suggested by MP Carla Lockhart?
Nolan talks to political commentators Alex Kane, David Graham and callers.

Is it time for Stormont to accept the £1.5 Billion offer from the Secretary of State?
Also, woman, who was knocked off her mobility scooter, waited six hours for an ambulance.

DUP Leader discusses possible Drumcree terror threat and dire budgetary consequences for Northern Ireland
Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson

Stormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians
And, NI faces detrimental winter due to impending industrial action Health Minister warns

How much of a grip do paramilitaries still hold on communities in Northern Ireland?
More on Drumcree & Nolan speaks with a concerned father about Daisy Hill maternity ward.

Secretary of State Chris Bryant intervenes in Drumcree dispute by banning Orange Order march, what happens next?
Nolan speaks with Jon Burrows, Gerry Carroll, Jim Allister, resident Dessie, and more

Drumcree fallout : Interview letters issued to politicians by PSNI investigating Garvaghy Road unlawful protests
Nolan talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

Drumcree : Garvaghy residents warn if Orange Order doesn’t back down - it could lead to other parade agreements breaking down
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and former SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew

What can be done to end the morning ‘scramble’ for GP appointments in NI?
Nolan talks to BMA's Dr Alan Stout, Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan and callers

BBC NI axes two local comedy shows as part of major cuts – what is the future of the corporation in NI?
Nolan talks to comedian Paddy McDonnell, Belfast Telegraph's John Laverty and callers

Drumcree : Garvaghy Road residents take case to Court of Appeal as 'one and done' offer is turned down
Nolan talks to TUV MP Jim Allister, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers.

No deal, no agreement, and so far, costing £3m in policing. What next for Drumcree?
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and callers

Nolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents
Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers

Drumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?
Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers

Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?
Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers

Secretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday
Nolan speaks with Paul Givan, Newton Emerson, Gordon Lyons, callers & others

Spotlight on the Parades Commission as Drumcree decision just days away
Nolan is joined by Gavin Robinson, Eóin Tennyson, Claire Hanna, Sorcha Eastwood & more.

PSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast - are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach?
& Stormont signs off security system worth nearly £1m– a waste of taxpayers’ money?











