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Government & Politics · 6 Sep

Hong Kong to publish first five-year plan and Policy Address on September 16

Chief Executive John Lee said the documents would be released together after more than two months of public consultation.

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Transport · 6 Sep

Scaffolding damage closes Ferry Street section in Yau Ma Tei

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Transport · 6 Sep

Signal fault delays high-speed rail departures from Hong Kong West Kowloon

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84-year-old man injured by falling ceiling concrete in Sham Shui Po tenement

Public Safety & Justice

6 Sep

Hong Kong schools to watch forthcoming Hong Kong-Macao Tiangong lesson live; date not announced

5 Sep

Hong Kong records three more severe paediatric flu cases, taking total to 16

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Public Safety & Justice · 5 Sep

63-year-old man airlifted after suspected heatstroke near Po Pin Chau on first booking-system day

The man was conscious when rescued and was taken by helicopter and ambulance to Ruttonjee Hospital for treatment.

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Health · 5 Sep

The Astor food-poisoning cases reach 14 as restaurant closes for cleaning

The Hong Kong restaurant has stopped selling the relevant food items while authorities investigate and test samples.

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Public Safety & Justice · 5 Sep

Three arrested over alleged seditious gathering outside Prince Edward MTR station

National security police said the three people were detained over an August 31 gathering involving flowers and slogans outside the station.

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Health · 5 Sep

Three arrested in Hong Kong after at least 1,600 unregistered items seized in WT1 case

Authorities said none of the seized items had been identified as WT1 injections and warned there is no scientific evidence that such injections prevent cancer.

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Public Safety & Justice · 5 Sep

Hong Kong airport Terminal 2 display falls several metres; safety system prevents injuries

The circular screen was removed for examination after falling from about 15 metres to around 8 metres at the departures level on 5 September.

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Public Safety & Justice · 5 Sep

Fire breaks out at Shek Mun food outlet; no injuries reported

The blaze was reported at about 11am on September 5 near On Kwan Street in Sha Tin, but reports differed over the premises involved.

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Transport · 5 Sep

Driver unconscious after morning crash near North Point Ferry Pier as traffic restrictions imposed

The collision on the Island Eastern Corridor left lanes closed and led to intermittent restrictions at the Eastern Harbour Crossing, while the number of vehicles involved remains unclear.

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Transport · 5 Sep

MTR to complete first-phase 5G upgrade at 24 stations by early next year

Twenty stations have already been upgraded, with busier hubs including East Tsim Sha Tsui, Austin and Lok Ma Chau planned for the next phase.

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Public Safety & Justice · 5 Sep

Man taken to hospital after losing consciousness at Happy Valley Jockey Club clubhouse

Police are investigating the incident at the clubhouse on Shan Kwong Road, while reports differ over the man’s age and where the collapse occurred.

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