Cryptic crossword No 3,081

Hi Phoph it looks like this is your first crossword here so welcome aboard. A strong start and I'm sure many others will enjoy solving. Nice annotations too. My favourites included 12a, 21a, 24a, 1d, 6d and 7d. Hope to see you back again soon.

This was excellent with one "new to me " device . I wont say which clue so as the spoiler police wont mark my cards