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Ben reflects on Essex residents not being able to vote in the local elections this year.

Ben asks whether our water quality has let us down as a county with a large coastline.

Ben looks at a report highlighting the need for 200,000 lorry drivers in this country.

Ben looks at a new school report card system and we celebrate Charli XCX Grammy win.

Ben looks at five years on the day since Britain formally left the EU.

Ben chats about the increases in unauthorised holiday absences here in Essex.

Ben chats about a new initiative from Essex County Council on tackling fly tipping.

Ben asks whether gambling is the forgotten addiction following a latest report out.

Ben will chat about Basildon councillors voting against extending the e-scooter trial.

Ben asks whether you still go to a supermarket cafe as Sainsburys have announced closures.

Ben looks at a proposal from the prime minster about quicker infrastructure projects

Ben is looking at the new knife laws as retailers will need to ask for two types of ID.

Ben looks at the new hospital programme which includes Princess Alexandra hospital.

Ben looks at a slipper swap initiative from NHS Mid and South Essex.

Ben asks how prepared are we for another pandemic happening.

The 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service supported more than 56,000 calls in 2024.

Ben looks at a report on paid leave for baby loss pre 24 weeks.

Ben asks people whether they are finding alternatives to save their energy costs.

Ben chats about a new AI Data centre in Loughton which will open up in 2026.

Akylah sits in and she chats about an academic survey from Anglia Ruskin on botox.

Ben chats to a Southend lady who waited 19 hours in a hospital corridor for treatment.

Ben looks at a scary stat regarding young people not wearing seatbelts.