Barry Askew (1936–2012) was a British journalist known for his role as editor of the Lancashire Evening Post and briefly, the News of the World. He gained recognition for his investigative work, exposing abuses at Whittingham Hospital, and his efforts led to significant changes in mental health care. Askew also covered stories that resulted in police accountability. He had a vibrant media presence, working in television and radio, but faced controversies, including conflicts with Rupert Murdoch and comments about Princess Diana. He had a son named David from a secret relationship.
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Meaning of the name - Barry
spearman, warrior
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Barry Askew belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bakewell, Derbyshire
Occupation: newspaper editor
Children: David
Employers: Lancashire Evening Post | News of the World | BBC North | Granada Television
Awards Received: IPC National Press Awards Campaigning Journalist Award 1972
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 13, 2024 |
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| Sun | 21 Sagittarius 32 | 22 Sagittarius 11 | 20 Pisces 42 |
| Moon | 18 Sagittarius 37 | 29 Taurus 55 | 5 Pisces 55 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 17 | 6 Sagittarius 48 | 8 Pisces 42 |
| Venus | 2 Aquarius 29 | 7 Aquarius 24 | 1 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 17 Libra 3 | 5 Leo 52 | 29 Scorpio 32 |
| Jupiter | 2 Capricorn 26 | 15 Gemini 27 | 21 Capricorn 13 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 26 | 13 Pisces 19 | 24 Pisces 47 |
| Uranus | 6 Taurus 2 | 24 Taurus 12 | 6 Taurus 58 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 56 | 27 Pisces 8 | 17 Virgo 29 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 21 | 0 Aquarius 32 | 26 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 24 Sagittarius 30 | 2 Aries 27 | 19 Sagittarius 50 |
| Ketu | 24 Gemini 30 | 2 Libra 27 | 19 Gemini 50 |
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