1 across. Pain initially going, massage heavenly figure. 6 letters.
5 across. Couple in Costa repeatedly like hot drinks. 6 letters.
8 across. One with needles or fine tip for cotton reels. 7 letters.
9 across. Caught a cheat having a fling? 7 letters.
11 across. Point of view that’s raised in comment put online. 11 letters and 4 letters.
12 across. Make love then get married – terrible fate. 4 letters.
13 across. Noted movie
complex for capital. 10 letters.
17 across. Frank with musician’s backing playing twice with feeling. 2-8 letters.
18 across. Despondent: tending to vote Democrat. 4 letters.
20 across. Doctor then signs letter that deals with stress. 7 letters and 8 letters.
23 across. Withdraw soldiers to front territory. 7 letters.
24 across. One preparing table, perhaps after opening of Bollinger: it’s bubbly. 7 letters.
25 across. Musician in film on piano. 6 letters.
26 across. Most in pain, group swallowing tablets. 6 letters.