The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 26,731 - Dec 9 2011

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A group getting on, fellows over time being neglected ABANDONMENT
A residue of lipstick maybe from second kiss? SPECK
Affair in Australia is ongoing LIAISON
Bird sitting on church, unknown and very small TITCHY
Bizarre 'tree dance' is performed again REENACTED
Bone in food paste getting everyone upset PATELLA
Book finally complete? Not quite ATLAS
Cook rubbish ROAST
Country's imprisoning any number -- jailers here are old-fashioned TURNKEYS
Giving the thumbs up to writer, I perform on stage maybe AUTHORISING
It's good having a small old-fashioned lamp GASLIGHT
Like an unsophisticated saint -- nothing more, nothing less PUREANDSIMPLE
Listed as one having a prolonged spell of good form ONAROLL
Man on roof delivering abuse and beginning to riot SLATER
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Manly aviators flying for a charitable organisation SALVATIONARMY
Notice one held by guide as being less likely to fall over STEADIER
One controlling machine in drama, landing on hill OPERATOR
Prince soon begemmed PEARLY
Princess about to meet worker? One senses something in the air ANTENNA
Punisher of naughty cheats -- 'Sir'! CHASTISER
Put label round each bishop that may have got into hot water TEABAG
Resumes subjects for BA after vacation? RESTARTS
Rider and horse said to be in horrifying situation NIGHTMARE
Showy marble protected from the elements? TAWDRY
Smut produces scowl, putting Bill off GRIME
Something lacking in a cold salad? Tricky situation HOTPOTATO
Story books requiring editor with special gift TALENTED
Young Conservative in Newcastle becomes business magnate TYCOON