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Ben Fryer Episodes

  1. Colleges and teddy bears

    Ben looks at a new report about the government鈥檚 five missions on the role of colleges.

  2. Blue badges theft and Brentwood Town FC

    Ben chats to Essex residents about tackling the growing issue of blue badge theft.

  3. Childcare access and porridge

    Ben asks are you struggling to find a nursery as local childcare access has decreased.

  4. Race across Essex and care campaign

    Ben and the team reflect on getting the bus to work from home.

  5. Cladding and drink-driving

    Akylah sits in and she looks into the new cladding removal rules in this country.

  6. Paternity leave and Christmas trees

    Ben asks whether paternity leave is fair and he asks fake or real Christmas tree?

  7. High Street shopping and nativities

    Jodie sits in and she focuses on a campaign to attract shoppers to come to Saffron Walden.

  8. Assisted dying and alternative advent calendars

    Ben will preview MPs voting on whether assisted dying should be legalised.

  9. Private schools and winter fuel payments

    Ben asks if there is a future for private schools in this county.

  10. Romance fraud and fishing

    Ben asks for scam experiences and he looks at a fishing project that helps wellbeing.

  11. Storm Bert and Basildon Train Station

    Ben gets the latest on the aftermath of storm Bert and Basildon train station turns 50.

  12. Uninsured drivers and leaseholders

    Ben discusses the 'Operation Driver Insured' project as there is a rise of uninsured cars.

  13. Ukraine and Recycling Centre abuse

    Ben looks at one thousand days on since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine.

  14. Knife crime and Black Friday

    A report found children as young as 11 are carrying knives because they feel unsafe.

  15. Amusements and farming protest

    Ben asks whether the regulations should change for amusements and gaming machines.

  16. Bus funding and gilets

    Ben asked when was the last time you used a bus based on the 22 million pound investment.

  17. Social Media and farming debate

    Akylah sits in and she asks whether under 16's should be banned from using social media.

  18. Pharmacies and impractical cars

    Ben asks what your pharmacy is like in your area and does it provide the service you need.

  19. Child obesity and cyber stalking

    Ben asks how we tackle child obesity as Essex County Council are looking at a new model.

  20. Book offence and RAAC at schools

    Ben asks if historical books and TV programmes should be struck off if they cause offence.

  21. Hospital discharges and personalised number plates

    Ben asks whether you felt you've been discharged from hospital too early.

  22. CCTV cameras and animal encounters

    Ben will ask whether there are enough CCTV cameras installed in Essex.

  23. Online meetings and dental scams

    Ben asks whether to scrap online meetings as a councillor believes it encourages laziness.

  24. Roadworks Bill and Essex places in the USA

    Ben chats to the MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, Mark Francois about the Can The Cones bill.

  25. Sugar Hut and van conversion

    Ben chats about the infamous Sugar Hut nightclub which is selling up in Brentwood.

  26. FA Cup replays and swimming

    Ben asks whether FA cup replays should come back after they were scrapped this season.

  27. Farming budget and faffy fruits

    Akylah Rodriguez sits in chatting to Essex farmers reaction on Rachel Reeves' budget.

  28. Firework restrictions and property marking

    Akylah Rodriguez sits in and she chats about the "Rocket O'Clock" campaign.

  29. Park and Stride and medicine waste

    Ben will chat about a scheme to help parents park during a school run.

  30. NHS appointments and hedgehogs

    Ben looks ahead of the Budget chatting about the increase of NHS hospital appointments.

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