Given up on todays crossword as found too difficult.I shall wait for the answers later in the week but just out of curiosity,
1a.I trained only after working excessively.12l.
7d.Four increase reserves showing gratitude12l.
thanks
Thanks all.I knew that 1a was an anagram and I am pretty good at them normally.Unfortunately only had one letter to help.Theres obviously been a different compiler at work and some nights I really struggle as I cannot get my head round the questions and many of the answers quite often dont make any sense.Ironically I gave up on the express many years ago as I found their crossword too easy!
Retro too many to list tonight,thanks