The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 28018

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Clues Answers
As nice as rocks, seen around river ARSENIC
Box used by king and queen containing large diamond? SPARKLER
Cattle farmer managed encouraging sound, but no heart in it RANCHER
Clamour about the ship’s red colour CHERRY
Copper in Sun turning up in this place LOCUS
Curious million following sport RUM
Cut-throat businessman favouring tree receiving support PROFITEER
Delightful people’s simple melody briefly filling records ENCHANTERS
Dubious description of element of rally? BACKHANDED
Expedition retains openings for trainee explorers HASTE
Frenchman turned up in India, about to become lewd IMPURE
Fruit piece good? Not half MANGO
Head of Government in trip, with European for support RIDGEPOLE
Inexperienced crew denied last drink green tea
Insect repellent affected type of wasp dodging net CAMPHOR
Nothing in computer network is an advanced item LOAN
Clues Answers
Odd couple in some article: a sleep-inducer? SANDMAN
One with a passion rising in pursuit of dance? BALLERINA
Pelts round European and British islands HEBRIDES
Praise remark about line in page one COMPLIMENT
Promotional event not providing a meal LUNCH
Second opening for lecturer? I’m not promising SLIM
Size to reduce in confectionery item GUMDROP
Something swept up in Victorian loo bust, sadly dust bunny
Source of poison near suspicious deaths NIGHTSHADE
Spending little, squad left for the UK NEARSIDE
Stole back to contain a melee FRACAS
Unrest as corruption besets one RIOT
Use docking facility in space, moving backwards MOOR
What’s served at breakfast for one guest at the outset EGG
Which involves a trio of partners in crime? BIGAMY