5 Hidden Reasons to Visit Hong Kong
Discover the lesser-known Hong Kong beyond its skyscrapers, from breathtaking hikes and serene beaches to spiritual sites and world-class food. Start planning your adventure today.
Discover the lesser-known Hong Kong beyond its skyscrapers, from breathtaking hikes and serene beaches to spiritual sites and world-class food. Start planning your adventure today.
Champion jockey Zac Purton has key mounts in Fortune Boy and Little Paradise at Sha Tin, but must forgo the ride on Invincible Ibis. Get the full preview for Sunday's crucial trials.
David Eustace's Helene Supafeeling aims to build on debut win in Hong Kong, while Robot Star, unlucky last time, gets Zac Purton's aid for Sunday's races at Sha Tin.
Louis Koo returns in the cinematic sequel to the 2001 TV series 'A Step Into the Past'. This glossy, gun-fu heavy time-travel adventure is in UK and Irish cinemas now. Read our review.
Caspar Fownes and jockey Vincent Ho seek a return to form at Happy Valley's first 2026 meeting. Get tips for Love Together and Perfect General in the nine-race card.
Sagacious Life, a promising four-year-old, heads to Sha Tin's Leighton Handicap as a key prep for the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. With Zac Purton aboard, he's the one to beat. Read the full preview.
The Caspar Fownes-trained Sky Trust is tipped to kick off 2026 with victory in the Group Three Chinese Club Challenge Cup at Sha Tin. Get the full race preview and expert pointers here.
Don Ng's debut film 'No Time for Goodbye' explores asylum-seeker loneliness in London but falters with sentimentality. Read our full review of the UK cinema release.
A personal account of how UK food inflation is pricing families out of basics like lentils and rice. With food bank use soaring, we examine the crisis and demand government action.
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
The draw for the 2026 World Grand Prix in Hong Kong has thrown up thrilling first-round ties, including world champion Zhao Xintong against John Higgins. Discover all the key matchups and dates.
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the festive racing, including the King George VI Chase at Kempton. Plus, a look at Happy Valley's Hong Kong meeting. Get the expert betting insights.
The politically motivated conviction of British citizen Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong creates a perilous backdrop for PM Keir Starmer's planned trade mission to Beijing. Can the UK balance economic needs with security and democratic values?
A Guardian report from Atlanta reveals starkly different experiences of food affordability under Trump's second term, from soaring pantry demand to luxury caviar bumps. Discover the economic divide on your plate.
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
Mark Newnham's progressive galloper Invincible Ibis steps up to a mile for the first time this Saturday at Sha Tin. Can he stake his claim for the Four-Year-Old Classic Series? Read our full preview.
Danny Shum's in-form stable sends Gorgeous Win and Wolf Coming into Saturday's Sha Tin card. Can they continue his hot streak and boost festive betting balances?
SailGP reveals plans to add teams in India and South Korea and new races in Hong Kong and Italy after hitting $200m revenue. The 2026 season starts in Perth.
Champion jockey Zac Purton, fresh from a Group One double, has seven rides at Happy Valley. Can South Star guide him to victory? Full analysis and pointers inside.
John Size seeks a return to form at Happy Valley with Flow Water Flow, while Caspar Fownes' hot streak continues. Get the latest Hong Kong racing tips and analysis.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special set in Hong Kong and Poplar, leading into Series 15 in January 2026. Get all the exclusive cast insights.
Donald Trump reveals he asked China's leader to release Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, as the UK summons Beijing's ambassador over the 'politically motivated' conviction.
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
Champion jockey Zac Purton, in stellar form, has two prime rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. We analyse his chances on Allcash and Little Paradise ahead of the Longines Hong Kong International Races.
An in-depth report on Hong Kong's political and social landscape following the 5 December events. Explore the city's resilience and the ongoing struggle for its future.
Concerns mount for detained Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai as his family reveals severe weight loss and health issues. His children urge UK PM Keir Starmer and Donald Trump to negotiate his release. Read the full story.
Former UK galloper Victor The Rapid, ridden by French champion Maxime Guyon, seeks a return to form in Wednesday's Tai Tam Handicap at Happy Valley. Can he seize his golden opportunity?
Zac Purton teams up with trainer Danny Shum as Eternal Fortune gets a prime draw at Happy Valley. James McDonald also rides for Shum on Wrote A New Page in a competitive midweek card.