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Robin Sheffield
Editor-in-Chief, The Seagull Times
Robin Sheffield is the Editor of The Seagull Times, reporting on the stories that matter across Eastbourne and Sussex — and several that probably don't. Covering local life, council chaos and the occasional seaside controversy, Robin is committed to bringing readers the truth, provided the truth isn't quite as funny.
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Council Installs Sign Explaining Why Previous Sign Was Removed
A further sign explaining the new sign is expected next month.
Eastbourne Man Says "Bit Windy Today" For 4,000th Consecutive Day
Family confirm he has made the observation regardless of actual weather conditions since approximately 2015.
Seagulls Introduce "Chip Tax" For Tourists Visiting Eastbourne
Birds insist surrendering three chips per portion is "a long-standing local tradition".
Brighton Council Unveils £3.8 Million Plan To "Reimagine" Brighton Palace Pier
Consultation to determine whether the word "pier" remains fit for purpose.
Sussex Villages Locked In Fierce Competition To Host Slowest Summer Fête
Judging delayed after organiser couldn't find the raffle tickets.
Hastings Man Refuses To Admit Eastbourne Beach Is Cleaner
Insists "it's just different dirt."
Seafront Cafe Forced To Ask Customers To Stop Feeding Chips To Seagulls "For A Laugh"
Birds now refusing anything below restaurant quality.
Eastbourne Pier Introduces VIP Queue For Pensioners With Folding Chairs
New lane promises "minimal standing and maximum tutting."
Tourists Spend Four Hours Looking For Belle Tout Lighthouse From Wrong Cliff
Family eventually admits they may have "taken a wrong turn" somewhere near Beachy Head.
Eastbourne Council Announces £4.2 Million Consultation Into Whether Another Consultation Is Needed
Residents urged to "have their say" by completing a 186-page survey on the future of public surveys.