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Best of Nolan

Best of Nolan

BBC Radio Ulster 23 Episodes Oct 22, 2026

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
DUP MP Carla Lockhart writes to SoS Chris Bryant demanding fresh assessment of status of Provisional IRA Oct 22, 2026 2944 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?
NHS dental system is ‘not viable’, says British Dental Association – what can be done for patients who can’t pay to go private? Oct 21, 2026 4164 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?
High Court hears dissident republicans may have mounted gun attacks at Drumcree – was the SoS right to intervene? Oct 20, 2026 4787 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?
Should the DUP pull the deputy First Minister out of the Executive as has been suggested by MP Carla Lockhart? Oct 19, 2026 2327 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?
Is it time for Stormont to accept the £1.5 Billion offer from the Secretary of State? Oct 16, 2026 2979 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
DUP Leader discusses possible Drumcree terror threat and dire budgetary consequences for Northern Ireland Oct 15, 2026 3991 Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson
Stormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians
Stormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians Oct 14, 2026 3247 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?
How much of a grip do paramilitaries still hold on communities in Northern Ireland? Oct 13, 2026 3713 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?
Secretary of State Chris Bryant intervenes in Drumcree dispute by banning Orange Order march, what happens next? Oct 12, 2026 4335 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
Drumcree fallout : Interview letters issued to politicians by PSNI investigating Garvaghy Road unlawful protests Oct 9, 2026 2731 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
Drumcree : Garvaghy residents warn if Orange Order doesn’t back down - it could lead to other parade agreements breaking down Oct 8, 2026 3658 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?
What can be done to end the morning ‘scramble’ for GP appointments in NI? Oct 7, 2026 3155 Nolan talks to BMA's Dr Alan Stout, Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan and callers

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