# Simon Richardson

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Women voters in Makerfield, Scotland cricketers, Peptides, Sex work book

Tomorrow a by-election will be held in the parliamentary seat of Makerfield in Wigan, one of three taking place. Makerfield has found itself at the epicentre of British politics - and the result could decide the next prime minister. We look at what the polls are saying about the way women in the ar…

Tour de France 2026 mega preview – can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar?

Join Adam Becket, Simon Richardson and Pat Kinsella as we run through the route and the contenders for the 113th Tour de France, which begins tomorrow, Saturday 4 July. With non-stop action from Barcelona to Paris, via the Pyrenees, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura and Alps, this is a Tour not to miss …

Businesswoman Emma Grede, Pregnancy termination for medical reasons, New foster care support

Emma Grede is a British serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of four. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Good American, and a founding partner of SKIMS. Recognised for her achievements, Emma has been featured on Forbes' America’s Richest Self-Made Women list. She made history as the first …

Interest increasing as revitalised pier reaches into Ramsey Bay

Project Director, Dennis Curphey's been speaking to Simon Richardson about exciting progress on the Queen's Pier project.

Ambition, opportunity - and the power of resilience

iSH Skills Lead Hannah is joined by Simon Richardson, Vice Principal of Energy Coast UTC, to discuss how the college is shaping the futures of its learners. From industry partnerships to GCSE results day and everything in between, they explore how this small but mighty college is developing the nex…

Child sexual abuse figures, Filming of female athletes, First night of the Proms

New research from the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse suggests one in five girls and one in ten boys experience sexual abuse during childhood. Yet the organisation says only a fraction of those children are ever identified by professionals. We discuss the findings with the Centre's Deputy…

Landmark anniversaries for legendary horologists

The world of watchmaking is marking two important anniversaries, both of which have significant links to the Isle of Man. It's the year legendary horologist George Daniels would have celebrated his 100th birthday, and the 25th year in business for his most famous student, Roger W. Smith, whose comp…

Women and Water

After a summer when hot weather has drawn many of us towards the water, we explore its pull as a place of freedom, adventure and friendship, as well as the risks it can pose. Writer and wild swimmer Brigid Lowe tells us how swimming in Scotland’s lochs gave her a sense of freedom, a journey she cha…

AI and women’s jobs, Therapy speak and girls, Céline Dion's comeback

Is artificial intelligence more likely to disadvantage women at work? Women make up more than 60% of the UK’s administrative workforce – jobs considered among those most exposed to AI. As unions debate how the technology could affect women’s employment, Nuala McGovern hears from AI consultant Ella …

In Conversation with Roger W Smith OBE

In a year that marks two important anniversaries in his career, Roger W Smith speaks with Simon Richardson about the journey that has led him to be one of the world's leading independent watchmakers - working right here on the Isle of Man.