A rise in the number of dogs dying from leptospirosis is being blamed on a strain new to Hong Kong. Vets advise owners to keep dogs on a leash around watercourses to stop them playing in or drinking potentially tainted water.

Why French-born entrepreneur Lucie Somé wants Hongkongers to catch the insect-eating bug. ‘Edible insects are the future,’ she says.

Pair have hitchhiked by land and sea through Europe and Asia for three years, leaving a minimal carbon footprint and working in exchange for lodging. After 60,000km, and three months in Hong Kong, they’re seeking a ride out.

Clarisse Akonyi, a former nurse from Congo, has created a group that organises arts and crafts workshops for female refugees.

Two-thirds of 1,000 people in a recent survey were against the use of pangolins in traditional Chinese medicine, while 85 per cent agreed that TCM should phase out the use of endangered wildlife species.

Mindful doodle technique Zentangle follows the mantra of ‘one stroke at a time’. It is the practice of creating beautiful images from repetitive, structured patterns. Zentangle is said to help reduce anxiety and boost creativity.

Birdy Chu, a former photojournalist, has been on the streets of Hong Kong documenting two months of protests; a selection of his photos has gone on show alongside images from the deadly 1967 riots in Hong Kong.

You don’t know where it will be held or what the show is going to be about, but this immersive experience involving ‘a psychopathic serial killer’ is something you wouldn’t want to miss.

Michelin-like menus, pet spas, dog yoga – pet-friendly offerings at hotels are getting ever more high-end, with luxury hotels going the extra mile for guests’ four-legged companions.

Hong Kong returned 59 smuggled rare turtles to Japan earlier this year in a case that environmentalists say not only highlights the growing trade in illegal wildlife, but the need for tougher penalties.

Also known as Aloha shirts, Hawaiian shirts capture the laid-back spirit of the US state, but it was a Chinese-American who first stamped his mark on the garments.

Hong Kong found itself in the grip of Pokemania in July 2016 as players of the mobile game tried to ‘catch ’em all’, some risking life and limb. Many hard-core followers still play, with the community aspect a strong draw.

Malabar Baby owes a lot to the Duchess of Sussex. Meghan was seen holding Archie in one of the brand’s wraps and now it has taken the internet by storm. Here are five brands that have been boosted thanks to celebrities.

Tokyo-based Madsaki’s month-long exhibition will feature works that reference classics such as In the Mood for Love and Kung Fu Hustle.

Research increasingly shows the positive impact of music therapy on a range of conditions, as well as other cognitive, motor and social benefits.

Plastic Free July is a worldwide movement dedicated to getting people to think about their impact on the environment. These eight events celebrate biodiversity, upcycling, sustainable business practice and veganism.

Documentary delves into the fantasy photo shoots of couples. It looks beyond the colourful clothes to consider issues of freedom, status, money and the new ‘China dream’.

A person with tinnitus will hear a constant ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling in their ears. Causes include hearing loss, earwax build-up, stress, certain medications and exposure to loud noises, such as music.

Hundreds of people lined the roads of Koh Samui, Thailand, recently to see two elephants freed from carrying tourists walk to their new sanctuary home; many holidaymakers don’t realise the cruelty of wildlife tourism.

Consuming media reports on climate change and plastic pollution makes some people anxious. Tanja Wessels, who feels panicky in Hong Kong supermarkets because of all the plastic packaging, is spreading the word about eco-anxiety.

American architect Austin Tang who came to the city in 2008, says lingering for a few seconds can help to register reality in motion

Ukranian photographer Sergey Melnitchenko was a dancer in China and his backstage photos show the fragility of nightclub dancers. His “Behind the Scenes” photos and black-and-white “Dusk Til Dawn” pictures can be seen at f22 foto space in Wan Chai.

Parents air concerns after school straps Fitbit-style devices to 200 pupils for trial. But others back move, and interim head says they have safeguards to protect against loss of information.

Handbag from the label’s So Black collection beat the previous record for a So Black Birkin, set in Hong Kong last year.

Cherry Chung, Lily Zhai and Pinky Wallace are women in a man’s world – cutting hair at the retro cool Handsome Factory Barber Shop in Wan Chai. In contrast to the US they haven’t faced sexism, and have a roster of celebrity clients.

To mark the centenary of the Save the Children charity, 50 images by photojournalist Nicole Tung will go on show at Central’s PMQ. They highlight the strength of kids who have had their lives destroyed by war.

Neighbourhood Kitchen supplies ingredients and equipment so Hong Kong tenants with no space at home can cook their favourite dishes and ensure their children get the nutrients they need.

The bar, described as ‘an institution and part of Lamma history’, has been forced to close over noise complaints from the building’s owner and his family who live next door. Its last day open to the public will be Friday, May 31.

The 12 artworks reveal Whittaker’s own struggle with calm and conflict reflecting his own gender dysphoria. The artist combines landscapes and abstracts inside a representation of a head.