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Robin Sheffield
Editor, 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 Accidentally Sends Resident Understandable Letter, Orders Immediate Review
Officials investigating how plain English bypassed normal procedures and reached member of public completely unchallenged.

Eastbourne Man Reports Suspicious Activity After Seeing Someone Under 30 In Town Centre Before 9am
Police not involved after mysterious young person confirms they were simply going to work.

Eastbourne Residents Demand Airbourne Aircraft Come Back After Realising There's Nothing To Look At Anymore
Locals experiencing severe aviation withdrawal after accidentally looking at normal sky for three consecutive days.

Eastbourne To Be Put In One Enormous Council With Hastings Because Apparently Nobody Has Suffered Enough
New authority will cover almost all of East Sussex in ambitious plan to make finding out who collects your bins significantly more exciting.

Council To Spend £310,000 Replacing Perfectly Good Benches With Slightly Different Benches
Officials say new seating forms part of ambitious strategy to ensure residents are "sitting towards the future".

Council To Trial One-Way Walking System In Eastbourne Town Centre After People Keep Getting In Each Other's Way
Residents could be fined for stopping suddenly outside shops or walking four-abreast at 0.3mph.

Eastbourne Dad Offers To Pick Red Arrows Up From Canada In His Ford Galaxy
Local man says pilots should "give us a ring when they're ready" and he'll leave after breakfast.

Council Launches £120,000 Campaign Asking Residents To Stop Asking What Council Tax Pays For
Officials say answering individually was becoming "administratively unsustainable".

Council Installs Sign Explaining Why Previous Sign Was Removed
A further sign explaining the new sign is expected next month.

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.