Across
1
Musician pockets article to cause confusion (5,3,6)
9
Oddly out for free meal including a fresh start (8)
10
Network’s not OK, crashing all over the place (6)
12
A shame swirling mist blurred vision (11)
15
Some evidence of contraception (5)
17
Returning brief essay, scheduled espresso cup (9)
18
Brazil coverage mad about energy company (9)
19
Heron swimming in river (5)
20
Last of bottled cider items lost and sent to the wrong address (11)
25
Musical venue after Spice Girl’s instrument (8)
26
Wee-wee one drop at a time? (6,2,6)
Down
1
End of story after philosopher captured by rogue Roman general (4,6)
2
Dabbler in French says ‘about the aunt’ (10)
3
Inexperienced solver nibbling at the edges (5)
4
Variety of game with mixed salad snack served in hotels (4-3-5)
6
This shows heights change over time (9)
7
Still essentially hungry? Get service (8)
11
In a cavalier fashion, occasionally admits what’s written on political party ends (12)
13
Like kind blokes start to tolerate diversity (10)
14
Reliance of French on money to cover study (10)
16
Help a mere wreck that won’t live long (9)
21
Police chief’s left suffering with bug (1,4)
22
At heart not happy, sad Rolling Stone (4)