Ian Paisley JR comes under fire from his colleagues on the policing board after his comments on 'wiping out' dissident republicans.nnBuilders appeal to the banks and the government for financial assistance, but our listeners are unsympathetic.nnJournalist Brian Rowan on reporting at the end of the Troubles.nnAnd we give a birthday message to a very familiar voice on the show.
As the Consumer Council slam Tescos and Asda for operating a "postcode lottery" on petrol prices, we hear from callers all over Northern Ireland about how much they are paying for petrol. Plus: we speak to a puzzled lorry driver about whether or not he can smoke in the cab of his vehicle.
After Northern Ireland is hit by severe flooding, we speak to MLAs to get their response to what should be done, and hear the stories of those affected by the rising water levels.
After a national radio interview with Nuala O'Loan makes front page headlines, she defends her comment that, "Protestants would have been taught as children that they could not trust Catholics."
Are blind drunk women putting themselves at more risk of rape? As 'A' level results improve, we ask Catriona Ruane why she plans to change the system. And, the story of the young boy in a Rangers shirt on the ferry with hundreds of Celtic fans.
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bomb, we look at the story of Fernando Blasco Baleska, the 12 year old Spanish boy who was killed in the blast. Also, we uncover the dangers of learning to drive, and giver learner drivers their say.
Ten years after the horrific Omagh bombing in 1998, we speak to Claire Gallagher, who was blinded in the blast, about life in the aftermath of one of the Troubles' greatest tragedies. Also, we take a closer look at the new logo for Belfast, and start to see similarities with a few design projects in England.
In light of the South Eastern Trust's decision to cut the amount of time home helps can spend with the elderly, we ask 82 year old Tommy Stitt whether he thinks 15 minutes is enough time to do his cleaning. And we examine the mystery of why dogs yawn whenever we do.
Tension in the Dunclug estate in Ballymena has led to violence and intimidation. Our reporter Kevin Magee was on the scene, speaking to local residents. Plus: are older women naturally grumpier? Our callers have their say.
As the Northern Trust confirms that deaths are up from deadly superbug C Diff, we ask what is being done about it. Also, are lad's mags responsible for a breakdown in moral values in young men?
After Sinn Fein MLA Paul Maskey calls for the roll of honour in the City of Belfast to be changed, we hear listener's views on who should be given freedom of the city. Also, has the time come for the red-blooded Ulster male to start wearing make-up designed for men?
To tip or not to tip, that is the question on the minds of our listeners today. Plus: callers tell cyclists to 'get off their bike' as pedestrians re-claim the footpath for themselves.
Callers react as Stephen Nolan calls into the show from London and tells his story of woe... a shop in the BBC wouldn't accept his Northern Irish Bank note!
A change to the law meaning more leniency for victims of domestic abuse who kill their partners is discussed and wheres that Rooster? Philemena sheds some light...
Residents in the Stormont area of the city complain after two children were cautioned by police... for playing with a football...and who will replace Carol Vorderman in a countdown conundrum?
A call for changes to hospital visitation is discussed. Skippy the bush Kangaroo or simply Nolan in disguise? Carol spotted an antipodean visiter.. in Lurgan!
In the wake of the news that several Royal Irish Regiment troops were injured in an attack by the Taliban in Afghanistan, callers react to a proposed home-coming parade for the troops. And tacky, orange fake tan gets listeners in a lather.
Should children be allowed to kick their football wherever they want to? And should the 'nanny state' preventing us from drinking whatever and whenever we want to?
Amid claims that Iris Robinson has stated that there is "No viler act, apart from homosexuality, than sexually abusing innocent children," callers react as to whether she has been misinterpreted...
A debate on the abortion law in Northern Ireland leads to Chairperson of the Stormont Health Committee Iris Robinson claiming government has a 'responsibility to uphold God's law'...it prompts heated debate.
Callers react to the tale of a woman banned from a restaurant for 'putting cutomers off their food', the disabled lady vomited and spilt food while she ate, but was the owner justified?
Has the 12th changed enough to allow both sides to enjoy? Are kids ruining weddings with their bad behaviour? And Stephen's off on one about his fav tipples again...
Marie-Louise McCrory of the Irish News and PR guru Cathy Martin went head to head on the vexed issue of 'thick blonde' joke...John McCririck was there to calm any ruffled feathers...
