Cryptic crossword
ACROSS
1 I am surprised that both sides fit (4,4)
5 Tried very hard to get right within range (6)
9 Specific building material (8)
10 Standing sculptures that are not English (6)
11 Snail set out carrying load (8)
13 Running away from air travel (6)
14 Nothing from number nine (3)
16 Six wet feet (6)
19 What is said in it is barely audible (7)
20 Detest having the loan almost completely revised (6)
21 Prize Ernie included at all times (3)
26 Strange ambiance ie deserting driver (6)
27 One who attends the horses (8)
28 Very good port about to be returned (6)
29 Displace endlessly flexible worker (8)
30 Author to make attempt at verse (6)
31 Nice girl becoming more attached (8)
DOWN
1 Harmful _ like a candle (6)
2 Inside mall, Una cynical of the madness (6)
3 Conflicting slogan? (3,3)
4 Oil not mixed into balm (6)
6 No peace at all when this rages (5,3)
7 Striking Conservatives unreservedly (8)
8 It is not hard to play someone who does not take much beating (4,4)
12 More inebriated sprite I removed (7)
15 The lady's novel (3)
16 Headgear found in unsafe zone! (3) ...
17 ... songster's dark headgear (8)
18 Those taking part should be prepared for this rally (8)
19 Songster, one appearing during rough weather (8)
22 Lady went round right and left initially round that Parisian (6)
23 Instrument of attack on a pew had been removed (6)
24 I'm also translating for one from East Africa (6)
25 Author of ceremonial act in Western Region (6)