These are the top stories across Sussex and Surrey today (Monday, June 17).
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00:00Hi, I'm Megan, a reporter for Sussex World and these are the top stories from across
00:04Sussex and Surrey today, Monday June 17th. A major road in Eastbourne is partially blocked
00:10following a collision this morning. Three cars were involved in the collision on the
00:14Shinewater roundabout in Golden Jubilee Way. The road is currently partially blocked with
00:20traffic queuing back to the Golden Jubilee roundabout according to AA Traffic News.
00:25Police, ambulances and several fire engines are currently on the scene.
00:29A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said,
00:32we were called at 11.43am to Shinewater roundabout, three cars were involved in a collision,
00:38no one was trapped in the vehicles and we helped to make the area safe.
00:42A police officer who repeatedly hit a loose cowl with a car has been removed from frontline
00:46duties. Surrey Police have confirmed the incident will be thoroughly and diligently investigated
00:52amid public outrage in response to a viral video from the scene. In a statement released
00:57yesterday, Chief Constable Niamh Kemp said, I fully appreciate the distress our handling of
01:03this incident has caused and will ensure that it is thoroughly and diligently investigated.
01:09At this time, the officer who was driving the police car has been removed from frontline duties
01:13pending the outcome of these investigations. And finally, a new cafe in Chichester opened
01:18its doors over the weekend. 17 Grams opened in South Street on June 15th,
01:24announcing their city centre presence with plenty of free coffee and trendy vibes. Founded in 2016,
01:31the independent brand is already well known in Brighton and Hove, where it's three spots popular
01:35among foodies and coffee lovers. Despite stiff competition in Chichester itself, the owners of
01:4217 Grams are certain their unusual brunch offerings and locally roasted beans will help them stand out
01:47from the crowd. These stories and more can all be found on the Sussex World website.