Don't normally do times (y'days). Stuck on 2.
C_ _ _P Cockerel at first light finds pile of turf. CLUMP? CLAMP seems better..lol.
(I have PREFERMENT for 26A (The P of Clump)- Promotion Offered before Unrest-don't get that one either but it seems only word to fit in.
24A -Suitable summons from a rigged vessel.
GRR rotten corner!