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Ben Fryer Episodes

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    Arthritis and train accessibility

    Ben asks how arthritis has affected you.

  2. Advent calendars and Duke of Edinburgh awards

    Ben asks whether we have gone too far buying Advent calendars.

  3. Zero-hour contracts and AI scams

    Ben asks whether zero-hour contracts should be scrapped.

  4. Homeschooling and Kemi Badenoch

    Ben asks whether we trust the current education system as homeschooling increases.

  5. Milkshake tax and work experience

    Ben asks whether it is a good idea adding milkshakes to the sugar tax ahead of the budget.

  6. Ofcom and going out

    Ben asks how can we tackle trolling.

  7. Litter and farming

    Ben asks whether roadside litter is getting worse.

  8. State Fayre and Covid

    Ben looks ahead to a new festival coming to Hylands Park in Chelmsford June next year.

  9. The Ashes and rowing

    Ben asks listeners their memories of the Ashes series.

  10. Childminders and university funding

    Ben asks whether you are struggling to find a nursery or childminder for your child.

  11. Misused parking and bum warmers

    Ben asks whether misused parking in a disabled bay is a problem in your area.

  12. Data centres and road deaths

    Ben chats to a Braintree man who is part of a trial to reduce the cost of heating.

  13. Police and crime commissioners and potatoes

    Ben asks whether it's right to scrap police and crime commissioners in England and Wales.

  14. Business awaits the budget

    Ben asks small businesses whether they are booming or busting ahead of the budget.

  15. Fire budget and seagulls

    Ben asks how much you rely on the fire service in Essex.

  16. Cancer targets and Armistice Day

    Ben asks whether you have experienced delays getting cancer treatment.

  17. Future of the 麻豆社 and shanty songs

    Ben asks whether you trust the 麻豆社.

  18. Basildon sheltered housing and pinball

    Ben chats to residents at a retirement home that haven't had heating for three months.

  19. SEN event and pedal power

    Ben chats about an event held at a school in Thurrock looking at SEN provision.

  20. Updates from the Thousand Mile Challenge (05/11/2025)

    Ben joins the Children in Need challenge as Nadira, Akylah and Rob also take part.

  21. Updates from the Thousand Mile Challenge (04/11/2025)

    Ben joins the Children in Need challenge as Nadira, Akylah and Rob also take part.

  22. Work mentors and Manningtree

    Ben chats about the We Rise Business Mentoring Programme launched by Essex County Council.

  23. Singing sessions and FA Cup

    Ben chats to a former jazz singer who lost her voice, but it's now come back.

  24. Domestic abuse in workplaces and Jaywick Hub

    Ben asks whether more workplaces should implement domestic abuse policies.

  25. Facebook community pages and gritters

    Ben asks what are the most common posts you see on Facebook community pages.

  26. Sunflower lanyards and RAAC

    Ben asks whether your hidden disability has been taken seriously.

  27. Blue plaque announcement and North Weald market

    Ben reveals who won the blue plaque part of a Visit Essex scheme celebrating Essex day.

  28. Airport expansion and ADHD medication

    Ben asks whether we are flying too much following the airport expansion proposals.

  29. GP waiting times and eviction

    Ben asks whether you have waited for a GP appointment longer than two weeks.

  30. Double yellow lines and orange juice

    Ben asked whether illegal parking is a problem where you live in the county.

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