Ben Fryer Episodes Episode guide
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Voting in the General Election and Masterchef 2024 winner
Ben asks what events are disrupted when the general election happens on the 4th July.
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Turbulence and robotic pets
Ben looks at a pilot project led by Essex County Council helping people with dementia.
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XL Bullies and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ben chats about another death as a result of an attack from a XL bully dog in Hornchurch.
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Infected blood inquiry and hot air balloons
Ben looks at the inquiry into the infected blood scandal, plus he chats hot air balloons.
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High Street regeneration and postcards
Ben chats about Dovercourt High Street, as it will get a Levelling Up 拢500,000 cash boost.
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Starmer in Thurrock and Blocked Drains
Ben reflects on the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer coming to Thurrock.
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Sex education and emergency parcels
Ben discusses whether under nine year olds should be banned from learning sex education.
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Overcrowded prisons and pre-school changing premises
Ben reacts to a watchdog warning on prisons being overcrowded in the UK.
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Aurora Borealis and Maternity Trauma (13/05/2024)
Ben talks about the trauma in maternity wards and chats about Aurora Borealis.
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Recession Exit and Great Wakering Rovers (10/05/2024)
Ben reacts as the UK officially exits recession and previews Great Wakering's cup final.
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Fake grass and pharmacies (09/05/2024)
Ben asks if you are struggling to find medication and talks fake grass.
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Bluetongue + Comedy Duos (08/05/2024)
Ben looks into bluetongue and how it will affect our animals here in Essex.
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Graduated Driving Licences and RAAC School Update (07/05/2024)
Ben talks graduated driving licences and visits a school affected by RAAC.
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Local Election Reaction and Staycations (03/05/2024)
Ben reacts to the 2024 Local Election results in Essex and talks Staycations.
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Famous Venues and Universities (02/05/2024)
Ben talks famous venues and meets the Clacton teenager offered an Oxbridge place.
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No Mow May and Our Price (01/05/2024)
Ben reminisces about shopping at Our Price and talks 'No Mow May'.
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Tiptree Jam and Magazines (30/04/2024)
Ben tours Wilkin and Son's in Tiptree and talks retro magazines.
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Job Interviews and Thurrock Council (29/04/2024)
Ben talks about job interviews and Thurrock Council local election preview.
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Drink/Drug Driving and School Reunions (26/04/2024)
Ben reacts to the latest drink and drug arrest figures and talks school reunions.
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Future of Railways and Knitting (25/04/2024)
Ben asks if Labour are right to plan to re-nationalise the railways and talks knitting.
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Cinemas and Coastal Living (24/04/2024)
Ben explores the future of cinemas and talks living on the coast.
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PFCC Debate and Back in Time (23/04/2024)
The candidates for Essex's next Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner hold a live debate.
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Paul Lovett sits in (22/04/2024)
Paul Lovett sits in with stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Paul Lovett sits in (19/04/2024)
Paul Lovett sits in with stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Renewing Vows and London Marathon (18/04/2024)
In his last show before running the London Marathon, Ben talks renewing wedding vows.
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Hospice Funding and Crumpets (17/04/2024)
Ben talks to Essex hospices about their funding gap and asks if anyone eats Crumpets.
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Smoke Ban + Social Media Payments (16/04/2024)
Ben asks should there be a smoking ban for youngsters which the government are proposing.
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Basildon 成人快手s and Middle East Conflict (15/04/2024)
Ben updates on Basildon's Knights Estate and talks the Middle East conflict.
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Paul Lovett sits in (12/04/2024)
Paul Lovett sits in with stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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AI taking over the Entertainment Industry + Football stadium safety concerns (11/04/2024)
Matt Mackay sits in to chat actors' worries on AI and the safety measures of stadiums.