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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Nursing student jailed 28 months after stealing from hospital patients and staff

The thefts at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital involved phones, cash and credit cards worth nearly HK$100,000 overall.

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Government & Politics · 7 Oct

Hong Kong lawmakers test five-year plan with proposals on renminbi, talent and green-transition costs

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Government & Politics · 7 Oct

Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions fields 46 candidates in labour-sector election

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Cyclist injured after reportedly swerving to avoid a pedestrian in Kai Tak

The 43-year-old fell at Tak Long Estate and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital as police investigated the crash.

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Housing & Development · 7 Oct

More than 670 households affected by water outage and lift closures at Kwong Chi House

Some units were expected to regain water around midnight, while both lifts might remain out of service until October 7 at the earliest.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

School intervenes as police investigate video of girl carrying beer in Fu Tai Estate

The school said staff were supporting the children and family, while urging the public to stop circulating the footage.

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Housing & Development · 7 Oct

One Stanley investigation expands to other units and construction projects

K&K Property has been asked to investigate comparable homes, while the Buildings Department will sample some units and inspect other projects.

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Transport · 7 Oct

Tung Chung–Sunny Bay trains to end about two hours early on 28 November

Free shuttle buses will replace trains between the two stations, while services towards the Hong Kong end continue normally.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Sheung Shui raid seizes diesel worth about HK$83,000 at suspected illegal fuel station

Officers seized about 2,200 litres of diesel worth HK$83,000 during a raid on Ma Sik Road.

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Health · 7 Oct

Centre orders affected batch of Unionsum bamboo shoots withdrawn from HKTVmall

The 250g pack has a best-before date of 2 August 2027; stop eating it and call 6275 2510 during office hours.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Rooftop fire prompts evacuation at Mong Kok’s Shun King Building

Thick smoke was visible across the area as firefighters tackled the blaze; no injuries were reported and residents were offered temporary shelter.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Traveller loses up to HK$1.36 million in fake Hong Kong Airlines cancellation scam

Police said scammers used genuine ticket details, a fake website and repeated transfers to target a traveller before departure.

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