1980s pop group Ultravox are to reform for a special UK tour next year, it's been announced.

The dates will be the first time the band have performed together since Live Aid in 1985 alongside singer Midge Ure.

The new wave band formed in the late 1970s but enjoyed they biggest success after Ure took over from original singer Dennis Leight in 1979.

Thr group split in1988 following the departure of Ure but reunited in 1992 without the singer.

Ultravox's tour dates are:

• Edinburgh, Playhouse – April 10
• Glasgow, Clyde - 11
• Newcastle, City Hall - 13
• Manchester, Apollo - 14
• Sheffield, City Hall - 15
• Birmingham, Symphony Hall - 17
• Bristol, Colston Hall - 19
• Cardiff, St. David's Hall - 20
• Nottingham, Royal Theatre - 21
• Brighton, Dome – 23
• London, Hammersmith Apollo - 24
• Bournemouth, International Centre - 26
• Plymouth, Pavilion - 27
• Portsmouth, Guildhall - 28

(by Jason Gregory)