CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Irish naval exercises round north may be cosmetic (4,7) 9. Couple go back into new deli when seas out (3,4) 10. A radical came round with student? Thats sweet (7) 11. Wife gets approval for kitchen item (3) 12. Unique groups agents case big market (7) 13. Do this to prepare 11? The pears cooked in it (7) 14. It may be laid by volunteers on top of road (3) 15. Young creature wounded when cavalrys shelled (5) 17. In stage after 15, give him a good part (5) 18. to upset that woman further (5) 20. Impart this in regular chunks as school subject (5) 22. Dachshund or greyhound first in their 12? (3) 24. Hang around Germany with one French pistol (7) 25. Final journey doesnt begin on horseback (7) 26. Cool policeman at heart (3) 27. Money worries start to disappear (7) 28. Skinheads lurked about, losing ringleader, prowled (7) 29. Seek a phrase thats extraordinary in his works (11)

Down

1. Awards that may be yours when reasons special (3,5,7) 2. Beginning to sign (7) 3. Woman obsessed by struggles for good looks? (5) 4. Alpine growers scheme replaces energy in rocket (4,5) 5. ME citizen realising fightings no good? (7) 6. Hed a scam devised with Kremlin for its old emblem (6,3,6) 7. Son leaves nearest small room (6) 8. Bachelor game to get under the table (6) 16. Discuss memories about small cars with chief engineer (9) 18. Cabbies sign when transporting short heroine? (2,4) 19. Fancy garb in which to knock back firstclass beer (7) 21. Adult has to when going over fruit (7) 23. Wanting extra good grass on yard (6) 25. Fabulous writer has a laid-back attitude (5)