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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. 

The funeral of nurse Estrella Catalan at St John's RC Cathedral. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Nurse's 'bursting energy and smile' remembered at emotional service

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The Norfolk Badger Trust looked after this badger called Betty.

Working to prevent badger persecution in Norfolk

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Daniel Richmond, head teacher of White Woman Lane School, standing next to the Bus Library at the school.

New books bundle donated for school's library bus

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An artist impression of the proposed development for up to 43 homes at Rackheath Home Farm.

Councillor questions need for new homes plan near Norwich

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The Cutty Sark, a sketch, by Edward Seago which was painted in Greenwich, London

Ten paintings by famed Norfolk artist up for auction

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Nurse Estrella Catalan's coffin inside St John's RC Cathedral for the vigil. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Vigil begins as body of 'selfless' nurse arrives at cathedral

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Police use drones to hunt down coursers Picture : Antony Kelly

Fire service assist police with missing person search

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Green Party councillor Jamie Osborn. Photo: Jamie Osborn

Calls for homelessness support with fears of 'tsunami of evictions'

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Pubs will be able to sell takeaway pints after the government ditched previous plans to ban the sale

Mixed feelings for Norwich pubs after Budget outlined

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Drayton Junior School Xavier Oates completed a 10k run from Taverham to Hellesdon and back in aid of Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity

'He wanted to do something to help': 10K challenge for eight-year-old

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