Really struggling with the top half
1a Nurse to show soldiers tablet to arouse (8)
5a In retirement, some staff offering to go away (3,3)
Any help much appreciated...
17a. 7's man got a grip after risk backfired (6) ?e?b?? 7 is Thatcher
18d. Package finally received by soldiers deprived of rations - their names unknown (8) ??i?g?e?
any help much appreciated...
9a Greek or Roman one found in island heading north (6) I?????? 22a Sweet girl, initially sound as a bell, becoming pale (6) 5d Shut up about learner, one absorbed in text (10) ???e?????? Any help...