Amazing story of NI man Brian Gault who was born without arms but has seized life

	Oct 29, 2020

	Good morning Today we are reporting on the the continuing story around the money paid in error to three Sinn Fein offices from the Covid fund. We also bring the inspirational story of NI man Brian Gault who was born without arms but has seized life. And Mark Rainey has been speaking to Danny Kinahan about his new role as Northern Ireland’s Veterans’ Commissioner. Stay with us during the day for all the news and Coronavirus updates. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor *If you value our journalism, please consider taking out a digital subscription to the* News Letter for as little as £1 for three months. Along with other benefits, as a subscriber you will now also have access to our new online puzzles with four brand new brain games every day - two crosswords (quick and cryptic), sudoku and a wordwheel. Check out your subscription options here.


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