Answers are places in the British Isles, answers also have clothing, jewellery or accessory (singular or abbreviated) in it.
CLUES ONLY - setter request.
12. As of 2016, this place is one of only 6 locations allowed to produce ‘stilton’ cheese. (6,7)
(I have an answer for this - but can't see the clothing etc. in it - think type of pork pie)
16. Will hold you in tight at a price. (6,4)
24. Higher, Narrow strip of material. (10)
32. Coal miners, brood. (8,5)
39. Breed of cow, may follow aqua for a precious stone. (6,6)