The Argus • 17/01/2025

As it happened: Farmers take over Sussex supermarkets in tax protest

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The Argus • 17/01/2025

New independent coffee shop opens its doors in Brighton

Spro Coffee Co officially opened in Norfolk Square, Brighton on Monday. Jordi van Dyk began preparing the store in December to for its launch in the new year.  Spro took over from 1UP Cafe, which closed in November, after being at the premises since 2021. Spro were offering free oat coffees on its opening day (Image: Argus/Ramy Abou-Setta) For the coffee shop's opening Spro worked alongside, Oatly and Elsewhere Coffee, to bring free oat coffees to the new customers. Jordi said: "...

The Argus • 16/01/2025

Pictures show police investigating death of man in tower block

The 41-year-old was found dead at Nettleton Court in Upper Hollingdean Road at around 10am this morning. Forensics officers have been seen coming out of the block with protective suits on. They have been putting bags with items from the scene into unmarked police vehicles. There were at least three of these vehicles parked close to Nettleton Court this afternoon. A statement from Sussex Police said: “An investigation into the circumstances of his death is underway, and the matter...

The Argus • 16/01/2025

Recap: Motorcyclist involved in serious crash on A24

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The Argus • 16/01/2025

Investigation into former Labour MP dropped

Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown for seven years, has been returned as a full member of the Cooperative and Labour party today. He was suspended by the Labour Party in May 2024 just before the July General Election due to an investigation into a complaint of alleged misconduct nine years ago. Mr Russell-Moyle disputed the claims at the time, calling them "vexatious and politically motivated". Today, the former MP has announced that the investigation by the Labour Party i...

The Argus • 16/01/2025

Man dies at tower block as police launch investigation

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The Argus • 15/01/2025

Recap: 'Man dies' following emergency incident on main road

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The Argus • 15/01/2025

Italian restaurant has shut down

Carluccio's in Eastgate Square, Chichester shut on January 12, and will be put on the market for sale. The Italian dining chain fell into administration in 2020. The business – which was founded by Antonio Carluccio in 1991 – hired insolvency specialists in March of that same year, after the impact of coronavirus exacerbated the firm’s long-standing financial difficulties. However, in May 2020, the brand and 30 of its restaurants was saved in a rescue deal by Boparan Restaurant Group...

The Argus • 14/01/2025

Pictures show aftermath of house destroyed by fire

Emergency services attended to reports of a fire at a derelict house in Kings Drive, Eastbourne at 12.50am yesterday morning (January 13). East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent fire crews from Eastbourne, Pevensey and Hailsham were in attendance using the aerial ladder platform and hose to extinguish the fire. A spokeswoman said: "Thermal imaging cameras were also used to check for hotspots. The incident was left with Sussex Police. "There were no casualties reported." READ MO...

The Argus • 13/01/2025

Person taken to hospital after car collides with HGV lorry on A27

Emergency services have been attending the incident on the A27 near Lewes since 3.30pm.  Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) have all been in attendance. A helicopter from KSS was dispatched to the area at 15.56pm. READ MORE: Boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Worthing A spokesman said: "Our crew arrived on scene at 15:56 where they worked with SECAmb, Sussex Police...

The Argus • 13/01/2025

Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The 15-year-old boy was arrested after a man and a woman sustained serious injuries at their home in Rowlands Road, Worthing, in the early hours of January 13, police said. The boy handed himself into police following the incident and has been taken into custody. Police investigating the attempted murder at the property in Worthing (Image: Submitted) He is known to the two victims and they were taken to hospital for treatment where they remain. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police...

The Argus • 13/01/2025

Drivers using busy road face month of diversions as road is resurfaced

Brighton and Hove City Council have advised that resurfacing work will begin in Lewes Road, Brighton today (Monday, January 13) for the next four weeks. The resurfacing work is part of the University of Brighton's continued development of the area. A contraflow will be in place on both sides of the road between B&Q and just north of Natal Road. READ MORE: Artisa Café & Gallery in Brighton to become a shared house Planning permission was secured in December 2017 for the regenerati...

The Argus • 13/01/2025

Dessert cafe famous for souffle pancakes to open store in Brighton

Fluffy Fluffy will be opening a store in Western Road, Brighton after submitting a planning application to Brighton and Hove City Council. On December 16, a planning application was submitted by RR Planning, representing Fluffy Fluffy, to change the signage at 73 Western Road. Fluffy Fluffy will be taking over the site formerly occupied by Haberdashery and Fabric. The North American franchise started in Toronto in 2018, bring a unique blend dessert cuisine that blends Canadian map...

The Argus • 12/01/2025

Masked stranger stalked woman by leaving presents outside her home

Mason Rogers, 22, of Marsden Road in Eastbourne admitted a charge of stalking involving serious alarm and distress when he appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on January 10. His staking began in February 2024 when he left a limited-edition Valentine’s Day figurine in a bag outside the victim’s address in Hailsham. In August, Rogers posted a second package through the victim’s letter box at 5.30am while wearing a Spiderman mask. The victim, who had installed a doorbell camera afte...

The Argus • 12/01/2025

Fan pictures from the Norwich City vs Brighton match

The Seagulls beat Norwich City 4-0 to sail through to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Georginio Rutter was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half, the second of them in added time. READ MORE: Norwich City 0 Brighton 4: Fabian Hurzeler's FA Cup verdict Julio Enciso and Solly March added to the total. It was a sea of white and blue at Carrow Road as the fans pushed the team forward to the triumphant win. The Seagulls beat Norwich City 4-0 to sail through to the four...

The Argus • 12/01/2025

Dozens turn up on Brighton beach to oppose dumping of 'sludge' in sea

Surfers Against Sewage and local supporters descended on the beach, to the east of Brighton Marina, on Saturday at 1pm demonstrating against the dumping on dredged sediments in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone. Beachy Head West is a marine conservation zone is located near Rottingdean and is the equivalent of a nature reserve at sea. It is a nationally important wildlife hotspot home to short-snouted seahorses, blue mussel beds and a unique intertidal chalk reef. Signs drape...

The Argus • 12/01/2025

Firefighters tackle serious pub blaze: in pictures

At around 6.45am this morning (January 12) West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service told people to avoid the area as they confirmed they were on the scene. Read our live coverage of this incident here. The roundabout with Littlehampton Road and Palatine Road next to the pub was shut while the crews tackled the blaze. Four fire engines were sent down initially. Take a look at the fire service response to the fire in our gallery above. At around 6.45am this morning (January 12) West Suss...

The Argus • 12/01/2025

Man arrested on suspicion of child sex offence has been bailed

The 66-year-old local man was arrested on Saturday in Brighton. At the time, a Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing a man in Brighton being detained on suspicion of engaging in online sexual communications with a child. "This is an ongoing and active investigation." Sussex Police confirmed he has now been released on bail until April 10 while further enquiries are carried out. Police have also confirmed that a second man, ag...

The Argus • 10/01/2025

Two schools will not become academies after parents protest plans

West Hove Infant School and Hove Juniors were considering joining the Aurora Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and held a four week consultation. On Thursday the Hove Learning Federation, a partnership between the two schools, announced that following the consultation they will not be going ahead with their plans to join the Trust. Mark Goodwin at the protest against academisation in December (Image: NQ) A statement issued by Hove Learning Federation said: “We have been carefully considering...

The Argus • 09/01/2025

New sand sports centre on seafront due to open in summer

The new facilities at the newly developed Hove Beach Park and will be run by Yellowave, which already operates at the Kemp Town end of Brighton beach. A planning application was submitted by the operator to Brighton and Hove City Council on December 17 to demolish the existing Western Esplanade public toilets and erect a single storey detached community facility and sand sports storage. Part of the planning application is to redesign existing pavilions into a Yellowave Hub, a cafe and ki...