Ben Fryer Episodes Episode guide
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Brexit and bird flu
Ben looks at five years on the day since Britain formally left the EU.
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School fines and shoplifting
Ben chats about the increases in unauthorised holiday absences here in Essex.
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Fly tipping and home education
Ben chats about a new initiative from Essex County Council on tackling fly tipping.
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Gambling and Thameside theatre
Ben asks whether gambling is the forgotten addiction following a latest report out.
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E-scooters and music venues
Ben will chat about Basildon councillors voting against extending the e-scooter trial.
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Supermarket cafes and Traitors
Ben asks whether you still go to a supermarket cafe as Sainsburys have announced closures.
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NIMBY and church schemes
Ben looks at a proposal from the prime minster about quicker infrastructure projects
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Knives online and lighthouses
Ben is looking at the new knife laws as retailers will need to ask for two types of ID.
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Harlow hospital and traffic warden abuse
Ben looks at the new hospital programme which includes Princess Alexandra hospital.
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Slipper swap and fancy dress
Ben looks at a slipper swap initiative from NHS Mid and South Essex.
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Pandemic preparation and special constables
Ben asks how prepared are we for another pandemic happening.
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Mental health and hot yoga
The 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service supported more than 56,000 calls in 2024.
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Bereavement Leave and Australia
Ben looks at a report on paid leave for baby loss pre 24 weeks.
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Energy consumption and dating attitudes
Ben asks people whether they are finding alternatives to save their energy costs.
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Artificial intelligence and TV landmarks
Ben chats about a new AI Data centre in Loughton which will open up in 2026.
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Botox and wish list
Akylah sits in and she chats about an academic survey from Anglia Ruskin on botox.
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Flu concerns and bollards
Ben chats to a Southend lady who waited 19 hours in a hospital corridor for treatment.
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Seatbelts and Elvis connections
Ben looks at a scary stat regarding young people not wearing seatbelts.
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Children services and Colchester foodbank
Ben asks whether there are enough youth clubs in our county.
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NHS waiting lists and school boy errors
Ben looks at a new proposal on cutting NHS waiting list times.
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Social Care and Jaywick Documentary
Ben asks is the social care system broken and he looks into a new documentary on Jaywick.
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Air pollution and internet access
Ben asks is it right for a parent to be fined if they leave an engine on outside school.
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Looking back in 2024
Ben looks back at some of the best bits of the programme including Olly Murs taking over.
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Colchester Kings and B-sides
Ben chats to an inclusive rugby team based in Colchester that are looking for new members.
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20/12/2024
Join Ben Fryer for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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19/12/2024
Join Ben Fryer for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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18/12/2024
Join Ben Fryer for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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17/12/2024
Join Ben Fryer for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Pylons and police stations
Ben asked whether you would live near pylons if it meant your energy costs went down.
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Hospitality sector and darts
Ben chats to an Essex MP on his concerns regarding jobs losses in the hospitality sector.
