It HAS been 143 years since William Parker opened W A Child & Son in High Wycombe.

A new drinking water fountain, a cottage demolition, and some extensions are just some of the many applications submitted to Bucks Council in the last week.

With news this week that nine new houses could be built on the old car park in Old Kiln Road, Flackwell Heath, we dug out some archive photos of the area in years gone by.

“More space –that’s what we need, let’s go for it.”

The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

A shaken father fears his wife and daughter were just minutes away from being killed after scaffolding in High Wycombe town centre was blown down on top of their car.

Furious neighbours have slammed Thames Water’s “nonsensical” system for reporting leaks as gallons of water has been left to cascade down a Marlow road for around seven weeks.

A man was ‘abusive’ to a woman and a dog was kicked in an incident in Wendover.

Human remains found in the search for British hiker Esther Dingley who went missing in the Pyrenees have been confirmed as being hers.

The face of a Bucks thug who broke his victim’s jaw and burst her eardrum during a three-year period of abuse has been revealed.

A pensioner who survived COVID-19 has died after he fell in a Beaconsfield care home.

A Bucks man who broke a woman’s jaw and burst her eardrum has been locked up for seven years.

Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

A heartbroken dog owner fears his beloved pet has been stolen and is pulling out all the stops to get him back home with his family.

Wanderers’ development team trialists were in action once again against Aylesbury United last week, and they put in an excellent display that yielded a 3-1 victory.

A 17-year-old boy from London has been arrested in relation to drug supply offences in Aylesbury

A civil parish near Aylesbury will be the latest area in the country to receive ultrafast broadband.

Silencing the All Saints church bells overnight has been branded “an insult” to Marlow by furious residents.

A man who has allegedly breached a non-molestation order is currently wanted for failing to appear in court.

People who downloaded popular apps including Tinder, Roblox and Candy Crush Saga on the store are likely to be eligible for a payout.

Missed bin collections across the county resulting in flies, rats and maggots have been put down to a lack of drivers – and Covid cases.

Controversial plans for “another storey” on a block of flats have been approved – despite rekindling old fears about loss of light and privacy.

Asbestos caused the death of a Bucks man who worked in an Aylesbury factory for more than 40 years.

More than 100 children have a licence to hold a gun in the Thames Valley, new figures show.

With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.

A new sex map has revealed the Bucks town ranked the sexiest in the county.

A popular comedian has died weeks after he reportedly fell from a balcony at his High Wycombe home – leaving his family and fans devastated.

The RSPCA is investigating after one of its vans was damaged by an unknown driver in Beaconsfield.

Plans for new homes on a former golf course in a Bucks village have been unveiled.

The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo are well underway and we have seen several Olympians win numerous medals so far. So, here is a list of the athletes with links to Buckinghamshire who are currently competing in the Far East to try and make Team GB a force a...

Borlase's in Marlow has got a lot to celebrate so far this summer, as two of their students have managed to pick up medals at this year’s summer games in Tokyo.

Jasmine Joyce believes that Great Britain 'absolutely rattled' New Zealand before suffering a 26-21 defeat in their women's sevens clash at Tokyo Stadium.

Potential child trafficking and modern slavery victims were protected by Thames Valley Police in a week-long crackdown.

The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth has revealed what he expects of new signing Sam Vokes, following his move from Stock City.

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection to drug supply offences in Aylesbury.

A DRUG dealer has been put behind bars after police discovered large amounts of crack cocaine at a property in Chesham.

Wycombe’s new number nine Sam Vokes has revealed that the initial conversation with Gareth Ainsworth played a big role in him joining the club.

A DRIVER with no licence, insurance or tax was stopped by police last night.

New rules will allow fully vaccinated people travelling from the US and the EU to enter the country without the need for quarantine.

Controversial plans to build nine new homes on a disused car park have been voted down by the council – but the decision will be taken by a government agency.

A female councillor was allegedly asked by a former Conservative politician ‘how will she manage a career in politics and be a mother at the same time’.

Approved plans to replace a vacant cottage previously described as an “eyesore” with a new house could now be superseded by a revised scheme for one with an “additional bedroom”.

Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed the signing of Jack Wakley from Chelsea on a two-year deal.

A “dangerous” BMW driver fled the scene of a crash involving another car near High Wycombe.

A man who was caught carrying a fake gun around a Bucks park has been fined.

A drink driver who was caught nearly three times over the legal limit in High Wycombe town centre has been ordered to pay more than £1,000.

A paedophile who attempted to have sexual relations with two teenage girls by grooming them for over a year has said he is “looking for help.”

Bedding from B&M, drinks from BP and a packet of Benson and Hedges cigarettes. Many thieves have been seen and put to justice in Wycombe this month.

A single mother from Chesham has hit out after her benefits were cut by almost £100 a month – leaving her fearing she will “not be able to survive”.