This crossword No. 26558 clues and answers were published on Wed 29 Apr 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26558 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Photographer has similar facility to that of 17 : SNOWDON
5-across – Attack weapon used by Thatcher to start afresh : SANDBAG
9-across – A form of stock illustration tacked onto articles : ASPIC
10-across – Unique group celebrations securing leading place in the past : GALAPAGOS
11-across – German ruler once took in voters : ELECTORATE
12-across – One who was bound to come back in 16 : SERF
14-across – Get an irate look from the last in the chain of five : LAKEONTARIO
18-across – Little room for dressing containing girdle : LINENCLOSET
21-across – Bird said to be back : RHEA
22-across – Man with an issue to resolve records what’s said : AMANUENSIS
24-across – Female spy sleep-in causes a rumpus : SHEMOZZLE
26-across – Drug ends drear state : QATAR
27-across – Ronaldo playing for US city : ORLANDO
28-across – Opening partner remains in top place : EVEREST
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – One who criticises celebrity chef : SLATER
2-down – Bird rings before end of the day : OSPREY
3-down – Events over two days have not clashed badly : DECATHLONS
4-down – Long-distance runner tearing about with no little thanks : NIGER
5-down – Explanations get souls into trouble : SOLUTIONS
6-down – Tip for winning card game : NAP
7-down – Virus supports ongoing problems : BUGBEARS
8-down – Fall for the ending of 10 — frequently it can be told : GOSOFTON
13-down – Dignified way to get queue shortened on a weekday : STATUESQUE
15-down – I’ve got a gal here in Michigan : KALAMAZOO
16-down – Outside firm after a large return for 12 : ALFRESCO
17-down – Manly height can be got up on track : SNAEFELL
19-down – Fly in Thailand direction, twice : TSETSE
20-down – Wit especially getting slower : ESPRIT
23-down – Fashionable Med resort said to be a relative term : NIECE
25-down – Have leaders of the opposition waiting nervously : OWN
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.