Best of Nolan Episodes Episode guide
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A warning from the Irish government that London AND Dublin may have to make decisions for NI if power-sharing is not restored
So could a form of joint authority be on the cards?
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A victim of the Troubles shares her harrowing story as she waits to find out if she is eligible for victims' pension
Jane - not her real name - has suffered decades of trauma
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A UUP motion calling for a ban on conversion therapy. But could it restrict religious freedom?
Stephen spoke with Mike Davidson from Core Issues Trust and SDLP's Seamus de Faoite.
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A united Ireland ‘makes so much sense’ writes former Tory MP Matthew Parris
"A bottomless pit beset by corruption", that's the verdict on NI by Matthew Parris.
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A Tory MP, who was an army officer here, says torture was "sometimes" justified. Can it ever be acceptable?
A conservative MP said he was a "kind of torturer" while serving in NI in the 1970s.
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A theme park in North Belfast - is it a good idea?
Plans have been approved to develop Giant's Park in North Belfast, including a theme park
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A suspended sentence for an abhorrent racist attack – is that proper justice?
Also, Springhill Inquest, Belfast Marathon & should we have a smoke-free generation?
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A survey by Belfast City Council suggests a majority support dual language signs in the city.
Survey has shown majority support for a new dual language street sign policy in Belfast
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A surge of "biblical" proportions - Health Minister Robin Swann
Health Minister warns 14,000 people could die this year from coronavirus.
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A student organiser of the pro-Palestine protest at Queen's University speaks to Nolan
Also, Social Workers begin strike action in Family and Childcare services in Belfast Trust
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A split in the Executive over reopening NI as DUP say no more lockdowns and Sinn Féin say they can't be ruled out
Could we be facing a so-called 'circuit breaker' in October?
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A special interview with broadcaster Noel Edmonds on how losing his business brought him to the brink
Edmonds, known for his broadcasting career spanning 50 years, spoke openly to Stephen
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A source at the Lambeth Palace legacy talks tells Nolan participants were asked to keep them "confidential"
On Friday victims groups were outraged at what they described as 'secret' legacy talks.
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A solicitor’s letter, related to the Bobby storey funeral, to the Nolan show arrives 20 minutes before we go on air.
Here’s how the programme unfolded
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A Sinn Fein stunt - that's how the DUP have described Michelle O'Neill's calls to restart Stormont talks
One MLA has described Stormont as a 'ghost town'
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A series of ugly brawls at GAA matches - is violence getting out of hand in Gaelic football?
Sports journalist Steven Beacom and commentator Daithi McKay discuss.
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A serial child sex abuser admitted his crimes to RUC in the 1980s, but has never faced charges.
He admitted abusing three children at three children's homes in Belfast.
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A seismic shock in Westminster and Brussels yesterday as DUP scupper Brexit deal
So what went wrong? And what now for Brexit?
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A seismic shock as Unionism loses its overall majority at Stormont for the first time in Northern Ireland's history
A watershed moment for Republicans as Sinn Fein celebrate a huge win.
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A sad, depressing statement from LCC as spokesperson says violence is ‘an absolute last resort’ in opposing Irish Sea Border
The words provoked anger from a number of NI politicians
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A row over golfer Graeme McDowell and his participation in Saudi backed golf tournament
Plus, Gas firm Firmus Energy announce another hike in prices.
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A row between Tourism NI and DUP MP Paisley over Ulster Grand Prix funding
Also, taxi drivers call for subsidies from Stormont.
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A revolution in Irish politics as Sinn Fein win more votes than any other party in Irish election
But does it really bring Irish unity any closer?
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A report by the Royal College Psychiatrists in NI says prisoners here are being failed by the current system
The body also says there's evidence patients are being placed in solitary confinement.
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A remarkable interview from inside one of Northern Ireland's top prisons
A man serving a 12 year sentence says prisoners need more support.
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A remarkable end to a toxic week in politics here as the atmosphere over the Kingsmills row softens between our two big parties
Plus, Brexit cheerleader Nigel Farage says he is close to backing a SECOND EU referendum
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A relaxation of Covid rules as cases surge across the UK - is this a sign that we can learn to live with Covid?
Vinny Hurrell sits in for Stephen.
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A reduction in people on waiting lists for the first time in recent years - but surgeons raise questions about the drop
Also, potholes, a vandalised statue and Nolan speaks with a man in Doha
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A rally calling for respect of shared spaces takes place tonight in response to the row over UVF flags in South Belfast
One loyalist commentator says the rally is about "hatred of Unionism"
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A public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane is announced – but some victims' families ask what about them?
Holly also talks about dual English and Irish street signs