On a summer's day at the beach, the sound of seagulls is part of the ambience. But what about when they're in the middle of the city, or stealing your fish and chips? Love them or loathe them ...

Nothing ruins a relaxing trip to the seaside quite like a seagull swooping in and stealing your chips. But help is at hand, as a scientist claims to have figured out how to stop seagulls nicking ...