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The pool was closed by the FEHD after it found the lifeguard’s credentials did not match records held by the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Happy Valley swimming pool shut over suspected fake lifeguard credentials

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says lifeguard’s credentials do not match records held by Hong Kong China Life Saving Society.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism

Hong Kong racing

Rain fails to dampen spirits as Hong Kong’s racing season ends at Happy Valley

Large crowd witnesses nine-race card marking the end of the 2025-26 campaign in which Caspar Fownes, Zac Purton prove the big winners.

A large crowd of horse-racing enthusiasts enjoyed the final day of the season at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong racing

Forza Toro fires in Spanish colours to claim ‘Eight To Glory’ race at Happy Valley

The eight jockeys contesting the unique event sport racing silks inspired by the eight quarter-finalists in the Fifa World Cup.

Architecture and design

A farewell tour through the flats, fashions and fixations that defined our design editor’s 22 years at PostMag

Explore the evolution of Hong Kong’s residential design, from microflats to innovative trends, as our design editor reflects on her two-decade tenure.

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Hong Kong society

Suspected wartime grenade found in Hong Kong residential area

Bomb disposal officers safely handle suspected explosive found on a hillside in Happy Valley.

Police and a bomb disposal team were deployed to a residential area in Happy Valley on Wednesday following reports of a suspected wartime grenade. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Marathon

Runners who missed out on Hong Kong Marathon complete Happy Valley ‘invitational’

With almost half of applicants unable to get a spot in Sunday’s event, a few do the next best thing – it’s still running, organiser says.

Hong Kong courts

Domestic helper gets 5 months’ jail in Hong Kong for abusing 11-month-old baby

Principal magistrate says that, although the baby turned out to be fine, the offence was serious and involved a breach of trust.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.

A view of Canal Road Flyover. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

Happy Valley nano flats rival The Peak as Hong Kong’s rent squeeze deepens

A rush of students, young professionals and new arrivals is pushing per-square-foot rents for Happy Valley nano flats towards The Peak territory.

The Unit, a 117 sq ft nano flat in Happy Valley. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$520,000 from employer

Employer living in luxury Happy Valley flat finds money missing and suspects helper.

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Interiors

A family home that celebrates imperfection, memory and grandma’s ceramics

As young parents, the founders of Hong Kong interior design studio Lim + Lu have experienced a shift in outlook and style.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Great Eagle’s executives jointly acquire US$1.5 million flat

Rising Thrive, an entity linked to Great Eagle’s executives, bought a 773 sq ft flat in Grand Mayfair in Kam Tin South.

An illustration of Grand Mayfair II. A three-bedroom unit at the project sold for nearly HK$12 million to Rising Thrive Limited, among whose directors is a son of Great Eagle chairman Lo Ka-shui. Photo: Handout
First Mention

And they’re off! When Hong Kong’s Happy Valley got night racing in 1973

Floodlights transformed the city’s racecourse, drawing crowds that spilled from the track onto balconies, car parks and jammed streets.

The first night race takes place under the new floodlights at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley Racecourse, in October 1973. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank COO pays US$5.14 million for Happy Valley luxury flat

The transaction reflects a meaningful rebound in Hong Kong’s residential property segment, especially in high-end real estate.

Hong Kong racing

About 20,000 pack into Happy Valley to soak in final day of horse racing season

Many younger attendees choose to not bet on Happy Wednesday, which has a theme of ‘Music Festival’ over the past five weeks.

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Hong Kong racing

Son Pak Fu handed chance to chase eighth Valley 1,200m success in loaded Class Two

With Glory Elite out because of a tendon injury, Tony Cruz’s city-circuit specialist enters the fray.

Son Pak Fu salutes under Matthew Chadwick at Happy Valley in February. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Crime in Hong Kong

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$300,000 of cash, jewellery

Second time in three days that a domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an employer.

Crime in Hong Kong

Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$203,000 from boss

Woman detained hours after 63-year-old female employer reported alleged theft at The Leighton Hill in Happy Valley.

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Hong Kong racing

Bentley targets Valley bullseye before G1s: ‘he’s one I’m really looking forward to’

British jockey confident Young Arrow is ready to win in Wednesday night’s Class Three Ma Wan Handicap (1,200m).

Harry Bentley returns to the applause of the Happy Valley crowd after a recent winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Mr Ascendency handles quick backup to clinch double for Yiu at Happy Valley

Five days after a strong second at Sha Tin, evergreen galloper strikes at city circuit to hand veteran handler a brace.

Mr Ascendency storms home under Luke Ferraris to score at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bullish Bentley hopes Group Three winner can leave Valley rivals Feeling blue

Helene Feeling headlines the Englishman’s eight-strong book of rides on Wednesday night.

From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong building disasters, from an inferno to construction site tragedies

These were some of Hong Kong’s most tragic construction disasters, from the 1918 Happy Valley racecourse inferno to deadly lift crashes, highlighting the critical need for improved safety standards.

Hong Kong racing

Ng books Barzalona for Classic Mile ride and celebrates much-needed Valley win

Trainer confirms star Frenchman will partner Johannes Brahms in the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Mickael Barzalona celebrates his International Jockeys’ Championship win with Pierre Ng (left). Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton breaks Whyte’s all-time record for HK wins at the Valley

Australian superstar surpasses South African champion’s benchmark for most victories by a jockey in the city.

Zac Purton and wife Nicole after the champion jockey broke the all-time record for Hong Kong wins at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong Jockey Club

SCMP Best Bets: Purton's return a pleasant Sight for punters at Happy Valley

Hong Kong racing

Whyte pays tribute to Purton as history awaits at the Valley

South African legend says there’s ‘no better person to take it over’ as Australian champion chases down all-time record.

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