The Specials hint at reunion

Ska legends The Specials have been rehearsing together for the first time in 27 years, fuelling speculation that they are to reform.

The band split soon after their hit Ghost Town made it to number one in the UK singles chart in 1981, with some members of the original line-up going on to form spin-off group Special AKA.

The band originally formed in 1977 and scored seven consecutive top ten hits in four years, including two number ones.