Spalding news for March 2009

Long Sutton nurses win top honour
Date: 25 March 2009
Long Sutton district nursing team have taken top honours at an awards ceremony to honour care, courtesy and kindness.
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Funding boost for South Holland economy
Date: 25 March 2009
The Wash Fens Local Action Group is celebrating after being awarded £2m by the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) to boost the rural economy of Spalding and South Holland.
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South Holland first to be Positive About Young People
Date: 25 March 2009
South Holland District Council (SHDC) has become the first organisation in the country to be recognised as being Positive About Young People (PAYP)..
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Recycling scheme for 100 percent of South Holland homes
Date: 25 March 2009
Every home in South Holland is to receive a recycling collection after the district council expanded its service.
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"Book a bus" scheme comes to Spalding and South Holland
Date: 24 March 2009
Residents in Spalding and South Holland will soon be able to "dial a bus" to get them to appointments, go shopping or visit friends.
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Easter fun at Spalding's Springfields shopping centre
Date: 24 March 2009
Spalding's Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens has announced an exciting line-up of family fun for Easter.
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Spalding's Springfields launches new activity walks
Date: 23 March 2009
New activity walks which challenge children with fun activities have been launched at Spalding's Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens.
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New fashion store at Spalding's Springfields
Date: 17 March 2009
Fashion store Urban is to open at Spalding's Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens, bringing names such as Lacoste and Timberland to town.
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Lincolnshire council welcomes child protection report
Date: 16 March 2009
Lincolnshire County Council has welcomed Lord Laming's report into child protection following the death of Baby P.
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Spalding hospital's "excellent" environment rating
Date: 16 March 2009
Spalding's new Johnson Community Hospital has received an "excellent" rating for its consideration of the environment
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South Holland voters urged to have a say
Date: 04 March 2009
Residents in Spalding and South Holland are being urged to ensure they are eligible to vote in Lincolnshire County Council elections in June.
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More police officers for Spalding and South Holland
Date: 02 March 2009
Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police has promised more officers for Spalding and South Holland as the budget for the coming year is announced.
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