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Ben Fryer Episodes

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    Migraines and Darts

    Ben chats about the stigma of migraines and how they can affect people in the workplace.

  2. Prostate cancer and ladybirds

    Ben asks does the media give mixed messages on getting checks done for prostate cancer.

  3. Football Governance Bill and jury service

    Ben looks at the Football Governance Bill which will protect football clubs like Southend.

  4. Baby loss and Army and Navy roundabout

    Is there enough support for bereaved dads who work in the construction industry?

  5. Flood protection and the Formula One movie

    Ben chats about flood defences on Canvey Island that've been completed after three years.

  6. A year on from the General Elections and Lakeside chaos

    Ben spoke to four political parties reflecting on the last year since Labour took control.

  7. Drink spiking and Performance Arts college closure

    Ben speaks to a couple that had their drinks spiked at an engagement party in Chelmsford.

  8. Cyber attacks and Colchester Filipino Festival

    Ben chats to a cyber security expert on increases of cyber attacks on small businesses.

  9. Working in the heat and Karaoke

    Is it right for a Essex council to suspend dry recycling collections due to the heat?

  10. Colchester United and Chalkwell Park Update

    Ben reflects on the news that Colchester United's latest takeover has fallen through.

  11. Welfare Reform and Streetlghts

    Ben reflects on the news there is a government U-turn on welfare cuts.

  12. Veterans and Accessibility

    Ben chats to a new accessibility sailing club in Mersea.

  13. Landlines and Cycling

    Ben asks whether phone landlines are dying.

  14. Vet bill costs and Merlin the therapy dog

    Ben asks pet owners whether they're worried about the rising cost of vet bills.

  15. Graffiti and weight loss jabs

    Ben asks whether you are seeing more graffiti in your local area.

  16. Assisted dying and marathon fluke

    Ben chats about the bill that could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

  17. Freedom of speech and clubbing

    Ben asks whether students should be ready to be shocked and offended at university.

  18. Dartford Crossing changes and event safety

    Ben asks whether you are affected by the toll charge increases of the Dartford Crossing.

  19. Social media in hospitals and Essex spy mums

    Ben asks whether filming in hospitals should be banned.

  20. Lower Thames Crossing and Guide dogs

    Ben reflects on the extra government spending of the Lower Thames Crossing.

  21. Air ambulance fees and ice cream

    An Essex charity is being charged thousands of pounds to fly in and out of an airfield.

  22. Carnivals and biographies

    Ben asked whether carnivals in the county are on a decline

  23. Overcharging care and unchipped cats

    Ben chats to a Southend family that are affected by being overcharged for care costs.

  24. Stansted Airport and crops

    Ben asks whether Stansted Airport is getting too big.

  25. Giving blood and lightsabers

    Ben asks how easy it is to give blood after a national shortage of donors.

  26. Solar panels and long commutes

    Ben asks whether installing solar panels in homes makes it more affordable.

  27. Free school meals and sustainable finance

    Ben chats to the education secretary whose in Harlow on free school meals for children.

  28. GP appointments and performing arts

    Ben asks whether you are finding it easier to book a GP appointment.

  29. Ticket scams and fostering

    Ben chats to a convicted fraudster who spent six months in jail for ticket scamming.

  30. Gender pay gap and saving the Naze

    Ben chats to a mortgage advisor about whether women still struggle to get a mortgage.

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