The Beautiful South may have split up – however it doesn’t mark the end of the road for the various members of the band.

Dave Hemingway released his solo album earlier this year and Homespun have made some new material available on their Myspace – news is also trickling in about a new album from Paul Heaton. He’s rehearsing some solo material with a view to releasing a full album of new material followed by a tour later this year.

Rumour has it that Alison is recording a solo album also – and self financing! More news as and when!