The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 25,716 - Sep 8 2008

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A case for the Beijing government? CHINACABINET
A pact goes awry - blame him SCAPEGOAT
Ale or gin from the local? REGIONAL
Arrests drunkard in retreat - or drunkards TOSSPOTS
Cold store base CHEAP
Depressed by loss of feathers DOWNCAST
Digs out stories that make the headlines SCOOPS
Dog dropped tail to receive fuss FIDGET
Dress I put on about spring ORIGIN
Fall behind it at the end of the day NIGHT
Fat wedge of toffee BUTTERSCOTCH
Father meets a girl - a Spanish dish PAELLA
Group going round an evil gambling den CASINO
Head branch ANTLER
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In pole position? ANTARCTIC
It's a gift for people after a party DONATION
Its choir in production is unforgettable HISTORIC
Kiss Alec in exchange for a piece of jewellery NECKLACE
Leave one's hotel to investigate CHECKOUT
Most recent city trial LATEST
Old-timer SANDGLASS
Point to a member twiddling cane with style ELEGANCE
Quickly gets into one's underwear SLIPS
Scholar raised voice - 'Sir!' BARONET
Shake claret to a point where it becomes a thick syrup TREACLE
They're used by people of high-standing STILTS
Where a washer is always available ONTAP
Where house-hunters may be found? BINGOHALL