The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 26,939 - Aug 8 2012

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A network in dispute ATISSUE
A word of comfort in further education? THERE
Absurd -- initially in-patient denies infections of the ear IDIOTIC
Authorises notice found in bars COUNTERSIGNS
Bill's back working as conductor's aid BATON
Confused mess made by extreme right in the past FARRAGO
Daughter on border gets nicked EDGED
Demanded and got accurate wingers from England EXACTED
Drink making engineers more alert? REFRESHER
Expression as I'm welcomed by good people GRIMACE
Gradual deterioration, but no-one hurting on the way up EROSION
Having the courage to adopt girl's last pet DARLING
Laggard finally leaves blue train SLOWCOACH
Many a laboratory cages such an animal NYALA
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Marries outside Sumerian city, in religious garments SURPLICES
Mater's off with mother's capital! AMSTERDAM
Music getting free plays within company CALYPSO
Natural phenomenon that's split a party? TORNADO
Not willing to answer unless back with wives inside EVASIVE
Parrot flies off pinching one from John Lennon, perhaps AIRPORT
Part of capital investment ultimately put into restructure of Sweden WESTEND
Resolution to discourage people crossing motorway DETERMINATION
Run and kick supporter BOOTLEG
Scab caused by blow wave STRIKEBREAKER
Something worn around house that's good for density in carpeting DRESSINGGOWN
Store designed to accommodate leading actors' groups TROUPES
The world of scholars made ridiculous with expert coverage ACADEME
There's nothing fine in yobbo, causing concern LOOKOUT