hi folk's stuck on a few today, ma brain is just went blank so any help is appreciated. thanks
10a. the philharmonic orchestra briefly catches mr hislop with a musical instrument. ?I?N?
18a. the old german emperor and rae ski badly. ???S??
24a. an amphitheatre from the roman era? on the contrary!. ?????
13d. a bakery item from gibraltar. ?O?? ???E
19d. short newspaper pieces for the exciting times. ????S
20d. scratch out wee vera's etchings (it will be long time at the start) ????E