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Members of an unlicensed tour group eat hotpot at the Ham Tin Wan campsite. Photo: Edmond So

Health & Environment

How unlicensed mainland Chinese tour groups cash in on Hong Kong campsites

Unlicensed guide admits to regularly crossing border as tourist for illegal work, while another insists 30-person group ‘just friends’.

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Building scaffolding gives burglars easy access, police say after 2 arrested

3 May 2026 - 12:16AM

She answered an advert for a part-time helper. Then she lost HK$2.25 million

2 May 2026 - 9:37PM

Society

4 winning tickets take home over HK$55.7 million each in record Mark Six jackpot

Winning numbers are 2, 3, 8, 28, 30, 48, with 9 as an extra number.

2 May 2026 - 10:32PM

Residents queue up to buy Mark Six tickets on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Health & Environment

Hong Kong set for thunderstorms on Sunday as cold front approaches city

‘Showers will increase with squally thunderstorms later [on Sunday], and will be heavier in some areas,’ Observatory says.

2 May 2026 - 7:46PM

Health & Environment

300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’.

2 May 2026 - 9:51PM

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Society

Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend

Authorities say helicopter deployed to locate hiker, 28, who last posted online that he was on fourth section of MacLehose Trail.

2 May 2026 - 6:48PM

The Fire Services Department has said its officers had assembled at Fat Jong Temple in Tsz Wan Shan as part of the search. Photo: Google Maps

Transport

New Fanling Bypass section to prevent congestion ahead of public housing push

Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area.

2 May 2026 - 7:26PM

Law and Crime

Shouson Hill house burgled, HK$1.1 million in watches, foreign currency stolen

Police investigating whether criminals scaled wall of vacant neighbouring house to enter home in Deep Water Bay.

2 May 2026 - 6:34PM

Hong Kong Economy

‘Golden week’ begins with bang in Hong Kong, but restaurants’ gains ‘limited’

City records 13 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors on first day of holiday, but more prudent spending is affecting restaurants.

2 May 2026 - 11:09PM

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on the first day of mainland China’s “golden week” Labour Day holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Tai Po fire: over 800 Wang Fuk Court families ask to make second trip to estate

Government to review first round of returns to ensure process can run as smoothly as possible, Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says.

2 May 2026 - 8:32PMvideocam

The current arrangement for residents to visit Wang Fuk Court, which wraps up on Monday, allows them to spend only three hours in their flats. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

4 fixed penalty notices issued in first 2 days of expanded smoking ban

Inspectors step up enforcement in commercial districts, conducting 216 checks in two days for alternative smoking products, including vapes.

2 May 2026 - 6:23PMvideocam

Society

45% of fire safety shutdowns run past new 2-month cap after Tai Po blaze

Official figures show 5,674 of 12,558 deactivation notices filed in past two years involved work that lasted for more than two months.

2 May 2026 - 7:50PM

Society

What to leave? Returning Wang Fuk Court residents stuck with tough decisions

Residents returning to Wang Fuk Court after last November’s fire make tough choices on what to pack and what to leave behind.

2 May 2026 - 4:33PMvideocam

Residents return to the estate to collect their belongings. Photo: Karma Lo

Transport

Uber to buy cab-ordering platform FlyTaxi ahead of ride-hailing regulation

Uber says acquisition of FlyTaxi part of its commitment to help grow taxi trade and provide ‘greater economic opportunities’ for drivers.

1 May 2026 - 10:28PM

Uber says FlyTaxi will continue to operate as normal and that nothing will change for drivers and riders using either the app for Uber or the home-grown taxi-hailing service. Photo: AFP

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall

Elderly woman was also rushed to hospital after heavy smoke inhalation, police say.

1 May 2026 - 9:50PM

Transport

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

Transport Department says all permanent residents, locally registered firms will be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota spots.

2 May 2026 - 8:32AM

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

16 Apr 2026 - 10:18PM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

16 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

10 Apr 2026 - 11:42PMvideocam

Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

10 Apr 2026 - 10:25PM

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse

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Sharp Island patrols boosted for China’s “golden week”

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Snorkelling and kayaking guides will patrol nearshore waters of Sharp Island in Sai Kung to advise visitors to follow coral-friendly routes when entering and exiting the sea as visitor numbers for Hong Kong’s coastal eco-tourism are expected to rise from May, with more people taking part in snorkelling and kayaking.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has stepped up patrols, signage and joint operations at hotspots such as Sharp Island ahead of the May Day “Golden Week”, and is working with WWF-Hong Kong and activity guides to promote coral-friendly practices. Measures will remain in place during mainland holiday periods from May to October. 27APR26 SCMP / Karma Lo

Vaping in public is officially illegal in Hong Kong

Elio, a 22-year-old Hongkonger that has used vape for 2 years. 27APR26 SCMP/ Warton Li

Resident returns to flat razed by Tai Po fire

HK Security Bureau defends mentor role for Hins Cheung

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