Emily Hudson
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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2 weeks 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.
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2 weeks 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.
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1 month ago |
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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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Emily Hudson
Police and crime commissioner to run for mayorEmily HudsonHampshire political reporterBBCDonna Jones is the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of WightThe current police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has said she intends to run for mayor in 2026. The current roles and functions of the PCC are likely to be swallowed up by the mayor's office.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Emily Hudson
Decision on closing schools delayedEmily HudsonPolitics reporter, BBC SouthBBCProtests were held last year when the list of schools under threat was releasedA decision on the fate of five Isle of Wight primary schools has been delayed. Councillors agreed last night to defer the vote on whether to close Oakfield in Ryde, Brading, Cowes, Wroxhall and Arreton primary schools.
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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
Two Isle of Wight primary schools will close: Arreton St Georges and Cowes. Three saved: Brading, Wroxall and Oakfield in Ryde.
The campaigners will be celebrating tonight! https://t.co/7JfkpeYpVF
