CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Went off at top speed, but was frustrated (4)

3 Is allowed to compete, as things turned out (2,3,5)

10 A man lists arrangement of some charms (9)

11 Union branch in the US based in the community (5)

12 In a Brazilian city, Jack had a glass of good Spanish red (5)

13 Head off choice of candidate to stand in the polls (8)

15 Prepared things ahead without delay (7)

17 It's untrue, in a way, but had right to bring oneup(7)

19 In the past, part of the media worked nonstop (7)

21 Study examination in competition (7)

22 Old state handed power over to Cold War warrior (8)

24 To offend some soldiers was a mistake (5)

27 One business transaction turned out to be perfect (5)

28 Read up on Monet to find the right logo (5,4)

29 Strat on Sunday, say, at the very beginning (4,3,3)

30 Was a little bird fully occupied? (2,2)

Down

1 Worked out how to be resolute (10)

2 Very old woman, at first, won a round of applause (5)

4 In the north-east, had a break when close at hand (7)

5 One who mattered, in the past, isn't so popular now (3-4)

6 European cat left inside, had a striking effect (5)

7 Is sure to have a clone when building a fenced off area (9)

8 Lean over awning on a slope (4)

9 Get away, at short notice, involved in some high jinks (8)

14 A gambler was taking on workers, at the end, for their benefit (10)

16 First-class champion had a major role, at some stage (5,4)

18 Handed over deer, having to end up crossing a river (8)

20 Characteristic of a pious (or sanctimonious) person (7)

21 Hold back to study volunteers, in the end (7)

23 Idols turned out to financially sound (5)

25 Respond right away when about to take the stage (5)

26 Falling out with one providing stiff competition (4)