Local Quiz

[hardyboy]

cryptic clue for spies and deception:
Republican intelligence chief's Square (7)
Totally stuck on this.

[megfitz]

Hi, Am doing same Quiz , S&D10.. ..Thurloe..Cromwell was the Republican!!
Do you have answers for:: This House 5 & 8.
Also stuck on Africa 5.
Thanks for any help. Can I fill any gaps for you?

[scorpiojo]

Sorry to intrude hardyboy. What are the clues/categories for those two please megfitz?

[megfitz]

This House...(a)Corridor of power in the land..(11,5)
(b)Grumpy advocate of free speech..(12)
Out of Africa (a) Plant steak..(4,4)
Spies and Deception..(a)Resolute source of confusion over landing..(9,9)
Think that last one may be about Ships/the Navy??
Most grateful for any help.

[hardyboy]

Crossbencher for b

[hardyboy]

Well done with thurloe meg

[megfitz]

Any other answers please? How are you doing on the pictures.

[daisy16]

Daisy is back - but I had a stroke in August so I am only really only getty better. However - I am beginning to get there