1 across, 9 across, 12 across. Stable situation giving no cause for alarm. 7 letters, 2 letters, 8 letters, 3 letters and 6 letters.
5 across. Coach’s influence on staff. 7 letters.
10 across. Over in one impressive appearance. 4 letters.
11 across. Saga editor’s questionable response. 3 letters and 7 letters.
12 across. See 1.
13 across. White lies circulating amongst band. 8 letters.
14 across. Drives home taking grand, superior neighbour of 3. 5 letters and 4 letters.
16 across. Figure location of the Orient Express. 5 letters.
17 across. Identical complaint preceding crash. 1-4 letters.
19 across. Army command not recommending 3, 27? 5 letters, 2 letters and 2 letters.
23 across. Stretch elastic around it. 8 letters.
24 across. Primate – sick baboon – getting blood transfusion. 6 letters.
26 across. Flirtatious high flier keeps greeting woman. 4-6 letters.
27 across. See 3 Down.
28 across. Prince extremely ethical – dismissive about what’s gone before. 7 letters.
29 across. Is there ultimately a point if the fellow’s gone? 7 letters.