CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Trip learner’s organised to get a computing accessory (5,7) 8. Disproves officials about cup ties on a regular basis (7) 9. Singer Michael’s keeping a set of decorative items (7) 11. Ben and Miles exercising between poles showing agility (10) 12. Colleague and rival (not half!) (4)

14. Public shame in Wyoming possibly with women excluded (8) 16. Composer Gyorgy taking part in musical? I get inspired! (6) 17. Lightly touch thing for releasing water (3) 19. Firm with Frenchman in front of guests for Advent? (6) 21. Prices to change for sweet beverage (8) 24. Number taken with European line in festive period (4) 25. Reportedly, dismissed hotel by river and place for hearings? (10) 27. Twist loose net in front of port, maybe (7) 28. Bishop holding English name is one declaiming verse? (7) 29. Priest’s ceded ground, not given due consideration? (12)

Down

1. A film shot about tense northern operator in a shaft? (7) 2. Something to resolve a dispute in outpost (10) 3. Ordinary Indian side amid break is loud? (8) 4. Strong old boy wearing reddish brown colour (6) 5. Refusal by the French to accept posh type of word (4)

6. An oval shape made by Celt essentially over scattered piles (7) 7. Thing transported with gold following row and anger (12)

10. A mother’s hint about tonic (4,2,3,3) 13. Lack article reduced in size and fail as a golfer? (4,3,3) 15. Noise of a boxer? (3)

18. Feature of festive song provoking repartee (4,4) 20. Experts in bars etc? (7) 22. Took into consideration event after voting with journalist (7)

23. Male stole liquid in resting places for drivers (6) 26. Dishonest type gets train from the south (4)