MasterChef judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode give Ray some cooking tips ahead of the BBC Essex 'Chefs in Need' event.
The Southend Swimming and Diving Centre at Garon Park has opened.
A butcher shop in Witham has started offering introductory courses in butchery and how do you get faster broadband to the more rural areas of Essex?
Your ideas on how to stop cold callers when the traditional methods do not work.
Gardening Plus including food, green issues, gardening and great music.
Etholle George with news, weather, travel and music, including the Album of the Week.
Evening entertainment. Call in on 0845 30 50 007 (local rate).
Steve Springett sits in. The mystery year and Fab 5. Call 0845 30 50 007 (local rate).
BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.
Phil Daley stands in to bring you the very early breakfast show for the East of England.
