Bridget Rowe facts for kids

Bridget Rowe (born March 16, 1950 – died January 12, 2021) was a well-known British newspaper editor. She spent many years working in the world of magazines and newspapers, helping to shape what people read every day.

Bridget Rowe's Career Journey

Bridget Rowe started her career working for several popular magazines. These included 19, Petticoat, Club, Look Now, and Woman's World.

Becoming an Editor

After her time in magazines, Bridget became an Assistant Editor at The Sun newspaper. An editor is like the boss of a newspaper or magazine. They decide what stories get published and make sure everything is written well. She then became the editor of "Sunday," which was the magazine for the News of the World newspaper.

In 1986, Bridget took on the role of editor for Woman's Own magazine. Later, she moved to become the editor of TV Times, a magazine about television shows.

Leading Major Newspapers

From 1991 to 1992, Bridget Rowe was the editor of the Sunday Mirror. After that, she moved to edit The People newspaper.

In 1993, The People published a photo that caused some discussion. The photo was taken by a freelance photographer and it raised questions about privacy. The Press Complaints Commission (PCC), which is a group that makes sure newspapers follow rules, said that the photo went against their rules for respecting people's privacy. Bridget Rowe believed the photographer was responsible for their actions. This event highlighted the importance of privacy in journalism.

Later Roles and Public Life

In 1995, Bridget became a managing director for both the Sunday Mirror and The People. This meant she helped manage the business side of both newspapers. In 1997, she returned to editing the Sunday Mirror for about a year.

After her newspaper roles, Bridget worked as the Director of Communications for the National Magazine Company. She also became a content director for a company called Yava until it closed in 2001. In 1999, she was one of the first people to be a panelist on the popular TV show Loose Women.

Involvement in Politics

Bridget Rowe was a friend of Nigel Farage, who was a leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP). In 2008, she registered as the leader of a group called Libertas UK. She did this to make sure another political party, called Libertas, couldn't use that name when running in the European Parliament elections in 2009. She also worked in public relations for businessman Arron Banks, who was a donor to UKIP.

Bridget Rowe's Passing

Bridget Rowe passed away on January 12, 2021, in Farnborough. She was 70 years old. Her death was due to COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.