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NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) HARRYANDDAVIDGourmet gift basket company SERVICECHARGEExtra cost for leaseholders (7,6) ROYALCANADIANWith 8-Down, northern force