The Specials are to continue their successful reunion with another UK tour this autumn.

The band will begin the 13-date tour at the Arena in Cardiff on November 1.

Additional dates will take place in Plymouth and Wolverhampton before the tour ends with two shows in London on November 24 and 25.

The Specials UK dates are:

• Cardiff, Arena - November 1
• Bridlington, Spa - 2
• Blackpool, Empress Ballroom - 4
• Plymouth, Pavilion - 5
• Margate, Winter Gardens - 7
• Wolverhampton, Civic - 9
• Edinburgh, Corn Exchange - 12
• Southend, Cliffs Pavilion - 18
• Brighton, Centre - 19
• Nottingham, Rock City - 21/22
• London, Hammersmith Apollo - 24/25

(by Jason Gregory)