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Emily Hudson

Bournemouth

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Political Reporter at BBC

Hampshire & Isle of Wight political reporter @BBCRadioSolent and Politics South. Mum of two teens and a noisy 🐶. Love running (slow) and dance music. DMs open.

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  • 1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Hudson

    Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Water taxis operate across Sydney harbour on a "bookable on-demand" basisHampshire political reporter For those living near harbours in the South of England, the idea of calling a water taxi to get to work or home from a night out could soon be a reality. The idea was the subject of a summit last week involving politicians, ferry providers, business leaders and experts in marine technology.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

    Opinions divided over new community councilsEmily HudsonPolitical Reporter, BBC SouthBBCTown and parish councils often take over emptying of dog poo binsPeople living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being asked if they want to establish new community councils.

  • 1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

    Differing views as devolution plans progressEmily HudsonHampshire and Isle of Wight political reporterBBCThe new combined authority will take in Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Isle of Wight councilsDiscussions have begun ahead of the biggest transformation of local government in southern England in decades. With this month's elections cancelled, attention has turned to the devolution plans for a new combined authority taking in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and led by an elected mayor.

  • 1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Hudson

    Image caption, Demonstrators wore pirate costumes and were accompanied by a wooden pirate shipA group of Isle of Wight ferry users dressed up as pirates to protest about high fare prices and reliability of service for a government minister's visit. Mike Kane MP came to Cowes to meet those involved in providing cross Solent ferry services, as well as politicians, business leaders and representatives from tourism.

  • 1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

    Customers hold pirate protest at ferry meetingEmily HudsonBBCDemonstrators wore pirate costumes and were accompanied by a wooden pirate shipA group of Isle of Wight ferry users dressed up as pirates to protest about high fare prices and reliability of service for a government minister's visit. Mike Kane MP came to Cowes to meet those involved in providing cross Solent ferry services, as well as politicians, business leaders and representatives from tourism.

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Emily Hudson
Emily Hudson @EmilyKHudson
27 Mar 25

Well take this as a compliment!

Caroline Dinenage MP
Caroline Dinenage MP @cj_dinenage

This week I spoke about the vital importance of local news for our communities @PINewsF Local news is persistently judged as being the most trusted, it's key to local democracy and community identity. @portsmouthnews @itvmeridian @BBCSouthNews @BBCRadioSolent @dailyecho https://t.co/Dflg1YQToK

Emily Hudson
Emily Hudson @EmilyKHudson
20 Mar 25

Two Isle of Wight primary schools will close: Arreton St Georges and Cowes. Three saved: Brading, Wroxall and Oakfield in Ryde.

Emily Hudson
Emily Hudson @EmilyKHudson
18 Mar 25

The campaigners will be celebrating tonight! https://t.co/7JfkpeYpVF