CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: NO. 28,519

Across

1 Intends to circle island in poor health, getting uninterrupted progress (5,7) 9 Simple boxes or empty case for ceramic ware (9) 10 Pulls a face, seeing weapons across river (5) 11 With detectives chasing, managed to get off! (6) 12 Daily newspaper’s millions – a force of attraction! (8) 13 Son does nothing, but edges along warily (6) 15 Ship carrying cargo of loose ginger produces snorts (8) 18 Men jump for chance of redemption here (8) 19 Fine performer’s important part (6) 21 Previously finished quick examination (4-4) 23 Qualifier’s against cutting new beard (6) 26 Indian state’s area service rolled back (5) 27 Skinny artist (9) 28 What might be instrumental in legislative assembly notes? (7,5)

Down

1 Scroll worthless reading matter on your meeting with American (7) 2 Overall interest payable before working (5) 3 Doctor sees end in poverty! (9) 4 Pseudonym one’s forgotten, unfortunately (4) 5 Writing that’s seen on face on clock? (8) 6 River running through where ginseng’s raised (5) 7 Panorama may be in favour of religious group seizing power (8) 8 Analyses a second and speaks (6) 14 Germany have players low in spirits (8) 16 Develop a drug with revolutionary fix for cell (9) 17 Impetus gained from minute show of hesitation (8) 18 The last character cutting copra concocted something for depression (6) 20 Old boy’s on unlimited notice to support Queen – it’s automatic (7) 22 Power specs and speed (5) 24 Set out to cover team departures (5) 25 A bit of nasty ear infection (4)