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Ben Hardy

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ben.hardy@archant.co.uk
@bahardy45

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

England's Strongest Man, Leeroi Smith inside Big Andy's Gym in Dereham. Pictures: Brittany Woodman

Norwich dad named England's Strongest Man

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The body of a man has been found at Dreibholz Court, Dereham

Norfolk Live News | Updated

Body of man in 50s found in house in Dereham

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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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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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Roger and Christine Goss in blue Norwich Guide Dog fundraising polo shirts with their guide dog Rupert 

Guide dog lovers to the rescue again after Covid

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Millie the pony jumping through the hoop watched by Teya Watson, Sasha Perfect and Misha Kravets

Pony hire business to offer circus shows in your garden

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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.
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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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