Andy Green

The way babies’ growth is monitored during pregnancy by our local hospitals is being brought into line with national NHS guidance. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says more pregnant women will now be offered additional growth scans in the later stages of pregnancy if there are any concerns that their baby may not be growing as expected. This will apply even if earlier scans have shown no problems. The changes follow a review of the trust’s maternity services and feedback received.

The introduction of a booking system at Oxfordshire’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres has made no difference to the amount of fly-tipping taking place. That’s according to the County Council, which says the change has helped stop dozens of people from illegally disposing of trade waste at the public’s expense. The booking system came into operation in January, meaning people heading to sites like the Alkerton centre had to register their visit in advance.