ONE of Britain's most treasured singer-songwriters has squeezed a Borders date into his next tour.

Glenn Tilbrook has announced a 36 date solo UK tour this year, starting in Western Super Mare on October 25 and concluding in Cardiff on December 18.

And somewhere in the middle, the former Squeeze frontman will play at the Heart of Hawick on December 5.

There is no denying Glenn has been pretty busy over the last couple of years - such is the continuing work ethic of a fellow who’s never been far from the action since Squeeze made their recording bow with the Packet Of Three EP in 1977.

Following the release of his solo album Happy Ending in 2014, Glenn embarked on the critically acclaimed At Odds Couple UK and US acoustic tours with long-time collaborator Chris Difford.

In 2015 Glenn and his Squeeze bandmates wrote, recorded and released their first album of new material in 18 years - which was written for the BBC drama of the same name, inspired by the memoirs of friend Danny Baker.

It was a glorious musical return, Cradle To The Grave was met with rave reviews and entered the UK Official Album Chart at number 12.

The band embarked on a sold–out tour across the UK, including a packed out date at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.

A spokeswoman for Heart of Hawick told us: "Anyone who has witnessed Glenn on the live stage can attest to the properness of his doings, as it were. "Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, there are few musicians able to connect with their audience on such an immediate and warm level."

Tickets are now on sale for Glenn Tilbrook at the Heart of Hawick on December 5 from 01450 360 688 or www.heartofhawick.co.uk