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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. 

A pupil and member of staff at Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy.

'Another tool for pandemic fight' - heads welcome testing for families

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Reopening schools could see repeat rapid testing of pupils to be conducted in schools when they return, before switching to home tests.

Parents react to twice weekly Covid tests for school households

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A pupil from the Swaffham Church of England Primary Academy.

Households with children to get two Covid tests per person every week

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Thousands of people enjoying Norwich Pride Parade 2018Picture: Nick Butcher

'People are keen to come' - What is happening with our big summer events?

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Jimmy Carr will perform in Norwich as part of the Theatre Royal's Interlude programme. Picture: Matt

Comedy in the Park and Britannia Pier shows among confirmed 2021 events

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Sandra Govender, chief executive of Athena Education Support, gives tips for parents who have children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) during lockdown. 

Teachers and parents welcome schools reopening announcement

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Prime minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (COVI

Key questions answered ahead of PM's lockdown easing announcement

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A volunteer sorts through the food at the St Mary Magdalene Church foodbank in Gorleston

'Down to last few coppers' - shocking truth behind huge foodbank demand

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Great Yarmouth artist Jan Heath has created this for the Norwich Art Shop.

Retired teacher paints masterpieces - on teabags

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Pubs will be able to open until 11pm after lockdown but will face new restrictions. Picture: Getty I

New campaign calls for pubs to trade safely again

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