About Basil Newby
Born 1951. Basil Newby is a businessperson.
Joseph Warren Basil Newby (born 1 October 1951) is an English entrepreneur and businessman. Simply known as Basil, he was born in the Fylde coast town of Blackpool, Lancashire, where he has lived and worked all his life.
Newby worked as a bluecoat at Pontins in the early 1970s. He has since expanded his In The Pink Leisure Ltd empire to include several bars.
Newby was awarded an MBE in the 2014 New Year Honours list.
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British businessman
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Basil Newby was born on 1 October 1951.
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