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Ben Hardy

Senior reporter

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

An accident took place at Hempton near Fakenham on Thursday evening on Dereham Road 

Norfolk Live

Road closed for two-and-a-half-hours after crash

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Gentlemans Walk, Norwich city centre.Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Coronavirus

Norwich remains 11th highest in England for Covid case rates

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A general view of Yarmouth Road near the Bengate turn-off 

Norfolk Live

Bus firms warn of delays due to road closures

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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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Coroner's Court.

Retired landlady died at home after asbestos exposure, inquest hears

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

Data

'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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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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