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Essex,·19 episodes
Ben asks what impact more housing is creating in your area, like GP shortages.
10 Apr 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether you got the travel jitters because of the issues in the Middle East.
09 Apr 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether politics and music mix and looks at church crime increases in Essex.
08 Apr 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether menopause was ever life-changing for you.
07 Apr 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether hotels are safe and does Chelmsford City Racecourse have a future.
02 Apr 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks how difficult it is finding a care home for your loved one.
01 Apr 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether you think you have been mis-sold car finance.
31 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether there have been any changes since the ban on XL bully dogs two years ago.
30 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks what are the screen time rules in your house.
27 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether social media is an addiction.
26 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether you are satisfied with the current NHS service.
25 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks how much a trip to the vets has cost you.
24 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben chats about new nursery schools coming to Essex as part of the government plan.
23 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Rob sits in and he asks why competitive socialising is becoming more popular.
20 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Rob sits in and speaks to a vocalist who wants to introduce music apprenticeships.
19 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks how concerned you are with the current meningitis outbreaks.
18 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks whether SEN provision is improving in Essex.
17 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Ben asks how we can prevent the amount of road deaths in this county.
16 Mar 2026,·240 mins
Rob sits in and he asks whether technology is taking over traditional in the toy industry.
13 Mar 2026,·240 mins