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Sebastian Mann

Community reporter

Based inSleaford

Local ExpertiseSleaford, Retford

Sebastian is a community reporter based in Sleaford, covering the market towns of Retford and Sleaford.

'Lincolnshire's independent business owners need us to believe in them like they do in us'
Shopping
Business owners have faith in their customers - so we should in them
Owners of 'best pizzeria in Lincolnshire' share secrets for success as they say 'we know what we're doing'
Sleaford
It was named the best by our readers
Seven new defibrillators in Spalding for 'quicker and reliable' service
Spalding
They can save people's lives
Work underway on first 130 new homes in Gainsborough where thousands are planned
Gainsborough
Thousands more homes are being built in the county
Beloved Bengal tiger Lajuka dies at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park after battle with illness
Local News
More than 500 people shared their condolences
Jimi Hendrix autograph from Lincoln gig fetches nearly £6k at auction
Lincoln
The rock legend played a gig in Lincoln in 1967
Illegal vapes sold to children seized from Holbeach shop by Lincolnshire Police
Lincolnshire Police
The shop is being investigated
Protesters to repeat calls for Gaza ceasefire outside Lincoln city council offices
City of Lincoln Council
Protesters have been critical of the city council for several months
Council leader 'still not convinced' by plan to revitalise Deepings Leisure Centre
Lincolnshire County Council
It was closed in 2021 due to safety concerns
National Lottery Open Week 2024: Free entry and special offers in Lincolnshire
Things to do in Lincolnshire
People can sign up for deals and discounts this March
'Devoted father' among death notices and funeral announcements from Lincolnshire Echo this week
Lincolnshire Live
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Bierkeller takeover of Grantham pub 'shows potential in town'
Grantham
Bierkeller specialises in Bavarian-themed pubs
Aldi hiring 60 new positions in Lincolnshire - with salaries up to £65,000
Shopping
It is the country's fourth-largest supermarket
More than 2,000 visa applications from Ukrainians in Lincolnshire since start of Russia war
Local News
The majority have been housed in South Kesteven
Weekly Boston markets to merge to bolster trade and 'streamline operations'
Boston
The council is confident in the move
University of Lincoln presented with 'highest honour' by Queen for farming work
University of Lincoln
Queen Camilla presented the vice chancellor with the award
Man jailed for eight years for offences including child cruelty
Crime
The victims look forward to moving on with their lives
Bronson Battersby: Mum 'can't sleep, eat' as lengthy review into tragic deaths begins
Lincolnshire County Council
Young Bronson was found curled up at the feet of his father Kenneth
Lincolnshire County Council accused of prolonging Stubton Hall survivors' suffering over damages delays
Lincolnshire County Council
More than 50 former pupils have come forward
Lincolnshire Police finds new chief constable in 'passionate' officer with 19 years' experience
Lincolnshire Police
He has a wealth of experience
Controversial Grantham recycling scheme partly suspended over uncollected bins
Grantham
Bins that were rejected initially will now be collected
'Utter chaos and confusion' as Grantham binmen refuse to empty certain bins
Grantham
There have been reports of binmen being abused by residents
Man dies after being 'hit by car' on A1 in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police
The road was closed for several hours
Call for budding Lincolnshire lifeguards to sign up ahead of busy summer season
Lincolnshire Coast
Lifeguards responded to more than 18,000 incidents nationally in 2022