Julia Burrows

Julia Burrows announced this week that she will retire in October.

Barnsley’s public health director to retire

Barnsley residents are more than £100 worse off per month compared to last year, according to a new cost of living report.

Barnsley residents £100 a month worse off

Strep A outbreaks have been reported in schools and hospitals throughout the UK, with pharmacies battling localised shortages of antibiotics.

South Yorkshire public health boss issues Strep A advice to parents

Advertisements for food and drinks with high fat, sugar or salt content will be restricted in Barnsley, in a bid to "protect children and adults".

Barnsley to restrict advertisements to "protect children and adults"

Councillor Sir Steve Houghton CBE, leader of Barnsley Council, told a special cabinet meeting today that the move will save around £28,000 of taxpayer cash each year.

Health and social care directorate changes approved by Barnsley’s cabinet

Julia Burrows, Barnsley Council's director of public health, says she believes it is "risky" to reduce preventive measures now.

Return to 'freedom' will leave some people feeling 'vulnerable and nervous'

"The service had enough staff to care for children and young people and keep them safe. Service users were at the centre of safeguarding."

Barnsley health visitors and school nurses rated 'outstanding' by watchdog

Julia Burrows, Barnsley's director of public health, said: "I am very worried about the projected impact of Omicron, with case numbers rising so fast across the country.

Health boss urges public to get booster jab

Julia Burrows, Barnsley's director of public health, encouraged residents to follow guidance

South Yorkshire public health boss: Omicron is 'of concern' amid Plan B roll-out

Plans have been revealed for an NHS hub.

NHS hub plans for South Yorkshire shopping centre to ‘speed up’ waiting times

Pregnant women are being advised to get the Covid-19 vaccination

Public heath boss encourages pregnant women to get Covid vaccine

Sheffield Magistrates' Court. (Phoo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

South Yorkshire woman fined thousands for breeding litters of puppies without li...

Julia Burrows.

“Pandemic far from over” says Barnsley’s public health director

Barnsley Town Hall.

Barnsley health bosses back “zero suicide” ambition

Mask wearing.

Mask rule encouraged in Barnsley schools, despite government advice to ditch fac...

Barnsley in lockdown

Public health report reveals how Covid-19 pandemic has affected Barnsley over th...

Picture shows Barnsley town centre. Picture: Anouska Kay/Ross Parry

Barnsley has the highest Covid-19 rate in UK

Every part of South Yorkshire is in the top 100 areas nationally for Covid infection rates

The two coronavirus hotspot areas of South Yorkshire - where rates are in top fi...

Town Hall.

Barnsley has highest rate of Covid infections in South Yorkshire

Asymptomatic key workers can get Covid-19 tests at Barnsley's Metrodome

Asymptomatic key workers to be tested for Covid-19 at Barnsley's Metrodome

South Yorkshire remains in Tier 3 of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions (Photo: Getty)

Health experts express opinions on Tier 3 announcement

Julia Burrows, director of public health for Barnsley

Coronavirus cases drop again in South Yorkshire town as announcement on new tier...

Julia Burrows.

Negative Covid test 'not a free pass' says Barnsley health chief

Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks to the nation during a virtual Coronavirus press conference at Downing Street on November 20, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Trevor Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Barnsley in a “critical position” as South Yorkshire enters tier three restricti...

Chris Read, the leader of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Picture: Chris Etchells

Quick turnaround Covid-19 tests to come to South Yorkshire towns

A digital display shows NHS health advice on the coronavirus displayed on October 30. Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images

Coronavirus situation "extremely serious" as UK heads for national lockdown

Julia Burrows, Barnsley's Director of Public Health

"No single cause" for climbing coronavirus cases in Barnsley, says health chief

John Healey MP and Sarah Champion MP

South Yorkshire MPs call for reassurance over Tier 3 lockdown limbo

Julia Burrows

Covid rise in South Yorkshire town 'very worrying' says health chief

Julia Burrows

Coronavirus cases 'creeping up' in Wombwell

A medical professional in PPE, including gloves, an apron and a face mask as a precautionary measure against Covid-19, pushes a patient (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fears over a local lockdown in South Yorkshire

Julia Burrows.

Coronavirus cases 'creeping up' in Barnsley

Social distancing signs on streets outside pubs and restaurants in Barnsley

Ad Feature Be safe, be sensible revellers urged as pubs and restaurants re-open

Barnsley Council.

Barnsley Council call for "extra care" amid lockdown fears

Barnsley Council

Trading standards receive 423 reports - 13 about undercover hairdressing

Julia Burrows

Barnsley Council works on new coronavirus tracing system

Julia Burrows

Coronavirus care home death toll at 43

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Barnsley.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Barnsley as health chiefs urge calm

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A large cordon was put in place while emergency services made enquiries into the woman's death.

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John Lewis announced in 2021 that it was permanently closing its Sheffield city centre store, at Barker's Pool. The announcement came just months after it had signed a new long-term lease with Sheffield City Council. The building was previously home to the Cole Brothers department store

John Lewis bosses issue statement after call for a return to city