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Social housing and comedians
Ben asks how long you have waited to get on the social housing list.
Town of Culture OB
Ben is live in Basildon as the town is a finalist for the Town of Culture awards 2028
Corridor care and hearing loss
Ben asks whether your hospital has failed you.
Early release and road trips
Ben asks whether killers should be released early.
Amber weather warning and Canvey lake
Ben asks whether you have booked a holiday to travel to a cooler destination.
Mayors and hosepipe bans
Ben asks whether a mayor will make Essex better.
30/07/2026
Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Care homes and musical instruments
Ben asks whether our care homes are failing the elderly.
Technical subjects and vanished stationery
Ben asks whether there is a point in studying maths and English these days.
Social care and Hanningfield Reservoir
Ian sits in and he asks whether the current social care system should change.
