Best of Nolan

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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May 13, 2025 78 mins

Nolan also talks to listeners and hears about their experiences at airport.

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Also - the camogie controversy over players being told to change from shorts to skorts.

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Also - Pope Leo XIV is the first North American Pope – what can we expect?

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Listeners also tell Stephen of their memories of World War II

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Also, Stephen talks to a newly-wed couple who had 95 bridesmaids on their big day

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Also, home heating oil is at its lowest price since 2021. Is now the time to buy?

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Warning – this episode includes graphic detail about violence and injuries that some listeners might find upsetting. Stephen Travers, who survived a UVF gun and bomb attack on the Miami Showband, tells of how that night changed his life.

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Liam Barker speaks alongside Prof Liam Kennedy. Stephen also speaks with Henry Robinson.

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BBC NI Economics and Business Editor John Campbell explains

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UUP Cllr Jim Rodgers says "under no circumstances" they should be allowed to perform

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Also - Spain and Portugal hit by massive power outage - could it ever happen here?

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John Campbell also discusses Liverpool FC becoming Premier League champions.

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John Campbell gets reaction from political representatives and the public

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Former Police Ombudsman Baroness Nuala O'Loan and DUP MP Gavin Robinson are among guests

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More funding pressures for the PSNI - the Nolan Show can reveal it has to find another £7M from its cash strapped budget to pay for the rise in National Insurance contributions. And a former senior police officer warns about the impact on front line services and says Stormont must step in.

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John Campbell get's reaction from religious & political figures who speak on his legacy

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And business owners hit out over closure of Belfast to Dublin trainline over Easter

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BBC scam expert Nick Stapleton and Prof Kevin Curran cyber security expert discuss

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NIPSA say they won't tolerate the changes, and they want mitigations from the Executive. But with Stormont finances stretched to breaking point is that possible?

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Also- Katy Perry's trip to outer space - an inspiration for young girls around the world?

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