DON’T miss today’s Bucks Free Press for our A Level special – including the amazing story of a Wycombe pupil who gained a university place after escaping the Taliban in his native Afghanistan.

We also report the death of former MP Ray Whitney and all the latest news and events around south Buckinghamshire.

In sport we look forward to the Paralympics with basketball star Clare Strange and examine Wycombe Wanderers’ hopes for the coming season.

The Freetime section includes the chance to win tickets to Reading Festival and some special travel offers.