Cryptic crossword

Thursday's puzzle...

ACROSS

1 Ain't testing out National Trust resident with security (7,6)

10 Testimonial for moderator taking over new clubs (9)

11 In poorer condition from new, or second hand (5)

12 Keeping a beady eye on flier, off line (7)

13 Take steps to gather endless gate receipts (7)

14 After 26 across, in short, old number was inferior (6)

16 Principal can accept associate may have to keep going (8)

18 Girl and boy had to be toughened up (8)

20 Hooligan portrayed in volume with a long ending (6)

23 Picture in small publication, in the end (7)

24 Have to draw things out for lecturer on last legs (7)

26 Currency making appearance in north Africa (5)

27 Would a health worker take the blame first? (9)

28 Household goods stocked by local establishments (7,6)

DOWN

2 Imagine having to get an answer from suspect (5)

3 Can accept mistake, by adding additive to casserole (7)

4 For example, soon get over infancy (6)

5 At some stage, performer took one into the bridge (8)

6 Was Ben worn out? It's early days for him (3-4)

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7 Having to care for mother, I would also look after 6 down (9)

8 Would the president take exception to nameless states making appearances? (13)

9 It's most important to get some clues pointing to VIPs (7,6)

15 Turn to it at event, under consideration (9)

17 Indeed, half of the people note a severe memory loss (8)

19 Wind up having a little time in a French holiday cottage (7)

21 A very small firm took over a party fruit (7)

22 Ship with massive back goes too fast (6)

25 Did she go round with vivid green? (5)

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