Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (December 15).

     The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

     The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

     Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

     Stretching from Sai Kung on the east coast to Tuen Mun in the west, the whopping 100km-long MacLehose Trail is the longest and first long-distance hiking trail in Hong Kong and is celebrating its milestone 40th anniversary this year.
      
     News.gov.hk spoke to two Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department staff who shared their experience of helping to build the iconic trail.
      
     The story appears on news.gov.hk today (December 15) in text and video format.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
    
     During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rates in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 15) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 15) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.