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9 Across, Oriental writer featured in the Listener (9)

14 Across, For 10 it's a doddle to pack quickly (4-3-4,4)
[ 10 = Some more business for a detective (5) ]

1 Down, Meeting to ascertain ripeness of pear? (5,10)

8 Down, Dig up various parts of Leeds City (southern half) showing lack of concern (15)

Compiler - DAC

Many Thanks

9, Ea Sterne r.

1, Press Conference.

14, 10 is Rebus, hidden in clue.
"open-and-shut case".

8, disinter estedly.

Good morning rusty,only just had enough time to "perc" my coffee before the answers were on screen, so many thanks.

Good morning, Diablos!
Enjoy your coffee!