This puzzle was originally published Thursday, July 16, 2009 in The Daily Telegraph
Introduction
This puzzle was not too difficult and I found it very enjoyable to do. I was actually able to complete the entire puzzle without resorting to the aid of any outside reference material - although I did make guesses (which turned out to be correct) on a few Briticisms - such as tipper and pipping.
Today's Glossary
Some possibly unfamiliar abbreviations, people, places, words and expressions used in today's puzzle
L - abbrev. (defn. 2) learner (driver)
local - noun (defn. 2) Brit. a pub convenient to a person’s home
opener - (defn. 4) cricket either of the two batsmen who begins the batting for their team
pipping - Brit. a defeat by a small margin or at the last moment
tipper - noun (defn. 1) a truck having a rear platform which can be raised at its front end, thus enabling a load to be discharged (short for tipper truck, presumably the British equivalent of a dump truck)
trouser - verb Brit. receive or take for oneself; pocket
Today's Links
Gazza's review of today's puzzle may be found at Big Dave's Telegraph Crossword Blog [DT 25982].
Commentary on Today's Puzzle
8d People giving money for supplying trucks (7)
My first attempt here was tither (someone who pays tithes). However, the cross entries soon proved that to be incorrect.
Remembering the War Veterans as I sign off for today - Falcon
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