Prize-winners of crossword 28,719

First three prize-winners are: Mr J. F. Robinson, North Sheilds, Tyne and Wear; Stephen Johnstone, Bangor, Co. Down; Mrs E. Keymer, Rossendale, Lancashire.

Runners-up: G. Hirons, Sutton, London; Mrs Pat Kelleway, Ventnor, Isle of Wight; Peter Marginson, Wilmslow, Cheshire; Michael Garlick, London; Christie Crowter, Exeter, Devon; Damian Neale, Addlestone, Surrey; David Wilson, Cottingham, East Yorkshire; Robert Frogley, Carshalton, London; M. A. Tobin, Wigston, Leicestershire; Mr & Mrs D. H. Close, Welbourn, Lincolnshire; M. P. Young, Highbridge, Somerset; Ms K. M. Winterburn, Newcastleupon-tyne.