Possible Clues:

• Word with ''Water'' or ''standard''
• Ending with flag or pall
• Kid with rings, e.g.
• What may be associated with Noddy, Slade singer ultimately. Holder?
• One carrying something
• -- of bad news
• A drop of rum in ale or porter perhaps
• Servant touring East is more exposed
• Porter with blood group for listener in hospital
• Messenger — coffin-carrier