Solution to the October issue.

Across: 9 Esk Valley 10 Lille 11 Edgware 12 Overton 13 Seer 14 Seven Kings 17 Ansdell 18 Colombo 20 Paddington 23 Urie 25 Glasgow 26 Parthia 28 Aynho 29 Iron horse

Down: 1 Bere 2 Skegness 3 Tamar 4 Bluebell 5 Mysore 6 Ulleskelf 7 Alston 8 Meon 13 Stamp 15 Stoke 16 Newington 18 Crompton 19 Morchard 21 Dearne 22 Gawain 24 Orchy 25 Gray 27 Alex

October winner: Robert Bunyar, Swanage, Dorset Runners-up: Andrew Foster, Redhill, Surrey; Mr D Penfold, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

The closing date for this month’s crossword is Friday, January 7, 2021

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