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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. 

The team of testing operatives with the new Covid-19 mobile testing bus for observed lateral flow te

Coronavirus

Buses converted into Covid testing units ahead of expected third wave

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File picture of fire engine. Picture: Chris Bishop

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews tackle blaze in several vehicles at Norfolk village garage

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Alice-Lily Nnene during the Norfolk Youth Summit online introductory session 

Education News

'Feisty is not the word '-Youngsters set up forum to discuss key issues

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Hingham public toilets pictured after the fire on Sunday evening

Toilet block closed after arson attack

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Nigel Hadden-Paton takes part in last year's Walking4Norfolk challenge 

Coronavirus

Teams to take on 375-mile walking challenge for Norfolk charities

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Actor Will Mellor during his video message to Manorcourt Care 

Coronation Street star's surprise message to Norfolk care team

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East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) has seen income and donations soar as charity shops reopened 

Norfolk charities lose up to £120m in pandemic

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Break chief executive officer Rachel Cowdry pictured centre with the rest of the team

Charity's emergency appeal after losing £2.1m in pandemic

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Police are hunting a gang of youths after four assaults. Picture: Archant library.

Police investigate 'possible assault' after Dereham town centre fight

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Robbie Savage Credit: Norwich City Football Club

Robbie Savage: 'Never mind Stuart Webber, it's all down to me'

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