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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. 

Oil has been spilled on the B1108 near Ringers Lane in Hingham 

Norfolk Live

Police close road after oil spill

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Tailgating has been rated the most irritating driving habit by UK motorists. File picture of traffic

Norfolk Live

Heavy traffic building with long delays around Norwich and King's Lynn

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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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Norwich Magistrates Court heard Julie Cutting, 52, kicked a dog several times. PICTURE: Jamie Honeyw

Norwich Magistrates Court

Woman crashed into two cars after drinking at friend's home, court hears

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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. PHOTO BY

Parkruns return to Norfolk for first time since Covid

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