Ben Fryer Episodes Available now
Water sewage and heritage projects
Ben asks whether our water quality has let us down as a county with a large coastline.
Lorry driver shortage and aesthetics
Ben looks at a report highlighting the need for 200,000 lorry drivers in this country.
Report cards and Charli XCX
Ben looks at a new school report card system and we celebrate Charli XCX Grammy win.
Brexit and bird flu
Ben looks at five years on the day since Britain formally left the EU.
School fines and shoplifting
Ben chats about the increases in unauthorised holiday absences here in Essex.
Fly tipping and home education
Ben chats about a new initiative from Essex County Council on tackling fly tipping.
Gambling and Thameside theatre
Ben asks whether gambling is the forgotten addiction following a latest report out.
E-scooters and music venues
Ben will chat about Basildon councillors voting against extending the e-scooter trial.
Supermarket cafes and Traitors
Ben asks whether you still go to a supermarket cafe as Sainsburys have announced closures.
NIMBY and church schemes
Ben looks at a proposal from the prime minster about quicker infrastructure projects
