Solutions to October 24 – Across:

1 Popper 5 Butt bung 9 Stringer 10/2/26 Prince of the River 11 Hens 12 Tie up 13 Taut 14 Tresco 16 Snap-link 18 Overflow 21 Middle 23 Iron 24 Moist 25 Port 27 Caviar 28 Invasive 30 Hedgehog 31/4 Rotary rig. Down: 3 Priests 5 Barbels 6 Top up 7 Bristol 8 Nocturnal 12 Troll 15 River Gade 17 Admit 19 Running 20 Whiting 22 Deposit 24 Marsh 29 Ver.