WeeklyTrailHong Kong hoists red flags at five beaches over big waves
On August 22, 2026, Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department reported big waves and red flags at five beaches, advising swimmers to stay out of the water.
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Victoria court keeps Erin Patterson evidence suppressed, citing retrial publicity risk
Victoria's Court of Appeal has dismissed a media bid to lift a suppression order over secret evidence in the Erin Patterson case, saying publication could prejudice jurors if a retrial were granted. The order would lift if no High Court application is filed by November 27.
Hong Kong health authority issues heat-illness precautions after hot-weather warning
In an August 23 notice, Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection advised the public on hydration, clothing and activity timing during very hot weather, and flagged groups more vulnerable to heat stroke, citing over 200 hospital admissions a year in the past five years.
UK reports over 3,000 jobs and apprenticeships from Project Gigabit in England
Figures released by broadband suppliers on 25 September 2026 say Project Gigabit has created more than 3,000 jobs and apprenticeships in England, with 460 of the roles in the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber.
David Jones receiver to close 19 of 38 stores after voluntary administration
David Jones's receiver has confirmed plans to close half of the department store's 38 locations, with affected sites expected to shut later in the year, according to an ABC News report published 11 November 2026.
Hong Kong government decides not to appeal Fanling golf course EIA ruling, will review public housing plan
The government said on September 24, 2026, that it would not appeal a Court of Appeal judgment that had quashed the environmental approval for public housing on part of the former Fanling Golf Course site, and would review the development plan, including its scale and timing.
Hong Kong launches free on-campus oral health programme for kindergarten students from September 1
The Department of Health said the Outreach Oral Health Programme for Pre-school Children would start September 1, offering free screening and preventive dental care to eligible children aged 32 months or older in participating kindergartens.
Insolvency Service: Shut-Down Online Pet Retailer Had £6.3 Million in Unexplained Payments
A report dated 25 September 2026 said Funnyfuzzy Tech UK Co., Ltd, an online pet supplies retailer, was wound up by the High Court on 22 September 2026 after an Insolvency Service investigation found more than £6.3 million in incoming payments while dormant accounts were filed.
Hong Kong announces phased road closures for Northern Metropolis Marathon on November 1
The Transport Department said on October 26 that temporary closures were planned in Shek Mun, Lung Shan Tunnel northbound and Fanling Bypass southbound from 2am on November 1 for the Northern Metropolis Marathon 2026, with phased reopening by around 3pm.
UK firms join government partnership to tackle misogyny and support women
Arriva Bus, Centrica, Lime, Salesforce and Zurich are the first employers to partner with Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson, backing a new national taskforce on misogyny, according to a 26 September 2026 government press release.
Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital plans 24-hour inpatient services from December 11
Hong Kong's Health Bureau and the operator of The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong announced an expansion plan on August 25, including planned 24-hour inpatient services from December 11 and 10 additional special disease programmes by year end.
Cornwall lithium mine plan backed by government fund, with production targeted for 2029
Geothermal Engineering Limited plans to invest around £43 million in a Cornwall lithium extraction facility, backed by a nearly £10 million offer in principle from the DRIVE35 fund, according to a government press release published on 27 September 2026.