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Organisers 'optimistic' Armoy Road Races will take place as planned this summer

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Subscribe              Jan 13, 2021           Good morning In today's news: * Fresh food supply lines into Northern Ireland are back to 95% of usual flow the deputy first minister has said. Meanwhile Supermarket chiefs say food distribution to NI will become worse unless government intervenes * A local woman has described the final moments of her uncle's life before he passed away five days after testing positive for Covid-19. * Ben Lowry writes: A united Ireland could be much less popular than some polls say, an analysis of opinion surveys suggests. * Tributes have been paid tribute to Northern Ireland's former representative in Washington DC, Norman Houston. And * Jonny McCambridge: Lessons in my trade from the flipping, flapping swan. Get 21% off a News Letter subscription to start 2021. As a little treat to start your year off, and since we are all sick of the number 20, we're offering readers 21 per cent off all our monthly or annual subscription packages* when you use promo code 21NEWYEAR, netting you a saving of up to £18.88. Stay safe Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           All four major churches open to using premises as Covid-19 vaccine centres           The Province's major churches have all indicated an openness to the idea of using their premises as vaccination centres, administered by staff from local chemists.                 Martin McGuinness documentary: Anti-nationalist voting claim 'misconceived'   The makers of a documentary about Martin McGuinness are spreading a "misconception" about anti-nationalist discrimination, according to a historian.           Coronavirus NI - 'He knew he was dying - I watched him fight for every breath'   A Northern Ireland woman has described the final moments of her uncle's life before he passed away five days after testing positive for Covid-19.           Get 21% off a News Letter subscription to start 2021   We're looking forward to bringing you the best news and analysis from Northern Ireland during 2021, and we have a great money off subscription offer to start the new year.           Supermarket chiefs say food distribution to NI will become worse unless government intervenes   The UK's major supermarkets have written to government warning that if it does not intervene, there could be further serious disruption to NI food supplies.           Jonny McCambridge: Lessons in my trade from the flipping, flapping swan   I have been working in the media, in one form or other, for most of my adult life.           Tributes to former Northern Ireland representative to Washington DC, Norman Houston   Tributes have been paid tribute to Northern Ireland's former representative in Washington DC, Norman Houston.               Five go sober (and run 1,000k!) for charity   As many people are trying (and possibly failing) to stick with a New Year's resolution for a healthier lifestyle, five young men from the north coast have pledged to stay sober for 66 days AND run 1,000k in a bid to raise money for charity.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: New lighthouse lamps installed on Belfast Lough   From the News Letter, January 13, 1872                             Organisers 'optimistic' Armoy Road Races will take place as planned this summer           Armoy Clerk of the Course Bill Kennedy says every effort will be made to hold the Irish national road race in July.                   FLASHBACK: Australian cricket legend Mathew Hayden announces retirement from international arena on this day in 2009   Australia batting great Matthew Hayden announced his retirement from international cricket on this day in 2009.       Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty available after Italy exit   Former Hearts and Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty has left Reggina.       Carl Frampton is out to make history in Jamel Herring bout   Carl Frampton will attempt to become a three-weight world champion when he challenges Jamel Herring for the WBO super-featherweight title on Saturday, February 27, in London.                   View more news

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