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Ben Hardy

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Ben is covering the Norwich area with a particular focus on the northeast patch of the city. 

Gentlemans Walk, Norwich city centre.Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Coronavirus

Norwich remains 11th highest in England for Covid case rates

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FoodCycle is launching a community tea event for budding bakers this month 

Food and Drink

Food charity launches baking challenge during Cake Week

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More support for those who need to self-isolate in Fenland and South Holland is coming.

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'Lost staff members every day' - how the 'pingdemic' is hitting Norfolk

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Flooding incidents after heavy rainfall. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

Norfolk Weather

Risk of flooding in parts of region as storms slowly move in

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This vehicle was issued with a traffic offence report in Diss

Norfolk Live

Truck stopped for 'unsecure load' during road check

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The Norwich parkrun in Eaton Park. Organisers have reluctantly banned dogs from the event. PHOTO BY

Parkruns return to Norfolk for first time since Covid

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EDP roof, Rouen Road, Norwich Thunder clouds over Castle Museum before tha massive lighting show, 2

Norfolk Weather

Thunderstorms and heavy rain warning for Norfolk

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Nurses prepare to vaccinate patients with the Covid-19 injection at the Norfolk and Norwich Universi

Coronavirus

Critical workers made exempt from Covid 'pingdemic'

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Umbrellas up in the rain and wind in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norfolk Weather

'Hail the size of broad beans' - Thunderstorms hit parts of Norfolk

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Greater Anglia Norwich to London trains

Norfolk Live

Train halted as person on board taken ill

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