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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Ephemeris for December 13, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 13, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 13, 2023 |
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| Sun | 21 Sagittarius 32 | 21 Sagittarius 25 | 19 Pisces 43 |
| Moon | 18 Sagittarius 37 | 0 Capricorn 46 | 21 Aquarius 57 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 17 | 8 Capricorn 28 | 6 Pisces 57 |
| Venus | 2 Aquarius 29 | 10 Scorpio 34 | 0 Taurus 39 |
| Mars | 17 Libra 3 | 13 Sagittarius 52 | 29 Scorpio 12 |
| Jupiter | 2 Capricorn 26 | 6 Taurus 4 | 21 Capricorn 3 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 26 | 1 Pisces 48 | 24 Pisces 39 |
| Uranus | 6 Taurus 2 | 19 Taurus 55 | 6 Taurus 55 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 56 | 24 Pisces 54 | 17 Virgo 31 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 21 | 28 Capricorn 49 | 26 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 24 Sagittarius 30 | 21 Aries 50 | 19 Sagittarius 53 |
| Ketu | 24 Gemini 30 | 21 Libra 50 | 19 Gemini 53 |
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