SOUL singer Dina Carroll today announced that she has been forced to reschedule her upcoming UK tour, which was due to start at The Lowry, Salford, on December 7, due to a personal issue.

Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be valid for the new dates in 2002. Any ticket holder unable to attend the rescheduled concerts will receive a refund from the original point of purchase, from Friday 7th December 2001. Claims for refunds should be made before 31st January 2002.

The new performance dates have been rescheduled for May 2002. The new date that Dina will give her performance at Blackpool Opera House will be May 15. For further information call the box office on 292029.

A spokesman for Dina Carroll said: "Dina is incredibly disappointed that she is unable to perform in the UK this month. This is the first time ever that she has been unable to undertake a touring commitment but hopes that her fans will understand that she will not be able to go on the road before Christmas."