Crossword

By Dave Payn

Across

1 Graphic image of Alexandria, Victoria and Albert and sailor (6)

4 Almost beheaded in good time (5)

7 Her career is taking off (8)

9 Dredge lake for cabbage (4)

11 Rejection of last raver, under the influence (9)

12 First letter of trust to a soldier (3)

13 Credit simplicity of line (6)

15 Wee bird swallowed baby (6)

18 A church service (3)

20 Jazz trumpeter’s sound is an achievement (9)

23 Composer obtains degree in Switzerland (4)

24 ’Bad language son, is tiresome’ (8)

25 Auction in the outskirts of Zachar Bay for currency (5)

26 Robin Gibb replaced Barry with Gabrielle, a mare (3-3)