Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith has announced details of a solo UK tour.

The eight-date jaunt will begin in Nottingham on November 26, and also includes dates in Birmingham (28) and Manchester (December 2).

It is due to conclude at Sage 2 in Gateshead on December 4.

The tour will support Smith's debut solo album, 'Margins', which is released on October 11.

The 11-track album will be available via his own Billingham Records Label.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday (August 26) at 9am.

Paul Smith's UK tour dates are:

• Nottingham, Bodega – November 26
• Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 27
• Birmingham, Glee Club – 28
• Bristol, Thekla – 29
• London, Bush Hall – December 1
• Manchester, Deaf Institute – 2
• Glasgow, Classic Grand – 3
• Gateshead, Sage 2 – 4

(by Jason Gregory)