Across
1
Sheltered by Verdun's cathedral, free from harm (9)
6
What's that you said about Foot's bulk? (4)
8
Fit Latin insertion into two articles on Mark, when ending's scrapped (8)
12
Races possibly still getting heartless threats (6)
15
Just heard Dicky's a total loss (5-3)
16
Singer using broadcast primarily to contact one million heavenly beings (8)
19
Lively male ejected from Blenheim outing (6)
21
Made personal changes to MBE (nothing added) and departed (8)
22
Pocket violin's chain is rather vulgar (6)
24
Perhaps Frank has a large temper (6)
25
Wrapped up presents finally and moved like Donald? (8)
26
Made Wyoming houses a little damp (4)
27
Offence to have trails winding on the left (9)
Down
1
Extremist possibly drawing back following united labour front (5)
2
Sultan's food getting cool (7)
3
Do something with current to produce muscle protein (5)
4
Tool used on metal horse (spotted) (7)
5
Abandonment bringing about Tories' end (9)
6
Spoils historical period carriage (7)
7
Found time to get flu badly — careless! (9)
13
Fury exhibited by abusive he-men? Certainly (9)
14
Aid to following what's said on TV about blue tit aboard ship? (9)
17
New recruit about to go up inside arboreal breeding place (7)
18
Ground (nr Saigon) masqueraded as a major venue (7,6,6)
20
One providing the final act with thank-you party taking place in less than a full month (7)
22
Asks about Vilnius's top low-alcohol drink (5)
23
Native American beginning to load a basket (5)