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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. 

Shane Harvey, known as Creepzz, and Ronan Williams have collaborated on a new song raising awareness about knife crime 

Musicians come together for anti-knife crime message

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A lorry caused traffic chaos on the A47 after it jack-knifed near Guyhirn. Picture: CAMBS COPS

Norfolk Live News

'Significant delays' in Gorleston following two-car crash

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The crash on the Acle Straight happened shortly before midnight in April 2018.

Norfolk Live News

Disruption on A47 after broken down caravan blocks road

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

Norfolk Live News

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

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Ru Paul's Drag Race finalist Bimini Bon Boulash in a Norwich City leotard on episode one.

Norfolk Drag Race UK artist to co-host special Radio 1 show

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The latest burglary figures for Norfolk show a rise in reports. Picture: Archant

Norfolk Live News

Man in 20s punched repeatedly in 'racially aggravated assault'

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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 spider was found in a pack of bananas from a supermarket in Great Yarmouth 

Norfolk Live News

Woman's shock after spider found in supermarket pack of bananas

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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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A fire broke out at St Peter's Court in Lowestoft on Monday evening 

Suffolk Live News

Man, 24, remains in custody after flat fire started in bike storage area

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