Well done Chrise. Again, nioce to see you again Tony. Liked those wee clues.
Although not necessary, I append my working as help to those starting cryptics.
1. angel = backer; light (v) = burn; back(burn)er = BACK-BURNER adj (fig) = not requiring immediate attention (Chambers D).
2. NEEDLES(s)
3. anag (departure) of “cloaking thug’s” = LAUGHING-STOCK = butt
4. (crypt). P = parking (Chambers Dict). DOUBLE-PARKING = obstructive behaviour
5. ....... to see It. It’s a PALINDROME
Thanks for the kind comments.
Bless you all till next week.
Respectfully
John