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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Could Sydney-style water taxis come to Portsmouth?

1 month 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.
BCP Council considers creating new level of government

1 month 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.
Views differ on Hampshire and Isle of Wight changes

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.
Isle of Wight customers hold pirate protest at ferry meeting

2 months 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.
Isle of Wight customers hold pirate protest at ferry meeting

2 months 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.
Why Welborne garden village is more than a housing estate

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Hudson

Image source, Buckland groupImage caption, This CGI image of Welborne park shows what the garden village will be like when it is finishedBBC Hampshire Political Reporter Welborne is a new community with 6,000 homes, four schools, a town and village centre and will eventually be home to about 15,000 people. The idea for the garden village north, of Fareham in Hampshire, was first suggested in 2006. The information centre and first show home will be opening to the public in May.
Welborne garden village

2 months ago | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

Why a garden village is more than a housing estateEmily HudsonHampshire Political ReporterBuckland groupThis CGI image of Welborne park shows what the garden village will be like when it is finishedWelborne is a new community with 6,000 homes, four schools, a town and village centre and will eventually be home to about 15,000 people. The idea for the garden village north, of Fareham in Hampshire, was first suggested in 2006. But when you're designing a whole new town, what do you have to consider?
Hampshire day centres facing closure to save £250,000

2 months ago | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

Day centres for older people face closureEmily HudsonHampshire political reporterBBCLinda says her mum Sylvia who is 91 is heartbroken about the potential closure of Chesil LodgeFamilies whose relatives use a day centre in Winchester under threat of closure are pleading with the council to reconsider. The services offered at Chesil Lodge day centre include social groups with crafts, exercise and singing. It's aimed at over 65s who have social needs, including dementia.
First house in garden village nears completion

2 months ago | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

First peek at brand new garden village Emily HudsonHampshire political reporterBBCFinishing touches are being put to the first homes at Welborne garden villageThe building of the first homes in Hampshire's new garden village will be completed this month. Welborne, north of Fareham, will have 6000 new homes and 15,000 residents when construction is completed.
Hampshire PCC Donna Jones quizzed on shoplifting and burglaries

Mar 14, 2025 | bbc.com | Emily Hudson

Hampshire PCC quizzed on shoplifting and burglariesEmily HudsonPolitics reporter, BBC SouthBBCDonna Jones took questions from listeners on BBC Radio SolentVan break-ins are not being investigated properly, a business owner has told the Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner (PCC).

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Emily Hudson @EmilyKHudson

1 Jun 25

I have thoroughly enjoyed my mermaid tail runs, I am super sad they are leaving before I have done them all! But managed 14km today to get another few! Perhaps I’ll come to the BIC on the display weekend and just run around it? @Julias_House @wildinart https://t.co/5qVbtOjwiM

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27 Mar 25

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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.

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Articles

Could Sydney-style water taxis come to Portsmouth?

BCP Council considers creating new level of government

Views differ on Hampshire and Isle of Wight changes

Isle of Wight customers hold pirate protest at ferry meeting

Isle of Wight customers hold pirate protest at ferry meeting

Why Welborne garden village is more than a housing estate

Welborne garden village

Hampshire day centres facing closure to save £250,000

First house in garden village nears completion

Hampshire PCC Donna Jones quizzed on shoplifting and burglaries

Journalists covering the same region

Martina Moscariello

Matt Davey

Chris Yandell

Dan Kerins

Ross Marshall

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