Solvers should note that 12A is indeed 5 letters long as shown in the clue, even though there is bar after 4 letters in the diagram - in the PDF version, at least.
Really struggling with our local newspapers Quick Clues Crossword if anyone can help 16D Force (6) (O - - - L - ) 17D Coppice (5) (- - - K - ) 19A Apart (5) (- - - - -) (2nd letter is 3rd of 16D and...