Puzzlebrains

Here's a little crossword which should be perfect for a Bank Holiday Monday.

PM me if you have any problems.

Thanks Cenwulf - I'll be interested to see what the others come up with because at first glance this means nothing to me

It will all be clear at the end - I know you that well - but I'll come back and have a think later.
[You would think I could sort out the Tyne & Wear example, wouldn't you]

My laptop won't open it!

MBH wrote:[You would think I could sort out the Tyne & Wear example, wouldn't you]

Especially since it's quite an important example

Cenwulf wrote:PM me if you have any problems.

Does not being able to do it count as a problem?

Try covering up the word 'example' to see if any of the clues become clearer.
Particularly some which are cryptic clues.
Also consider 6 and 13 Across and 23 down - they may lead you towards other answers.