The Spice Girls are next week expected to announce a new tour. It could almost be official that the girls, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown, are to reunite for perhaps the biggest comeback in musical history.

Sources say that the official announcement is due next Thursday. The girls are expected to announce the tour, and a new album.

Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment, released the following to the press: "Following weeks of speculation, the Spice Girls are set to make an official announcement to the world regarding future plans on Thursday June 28.

"No further information can be given at this time but given the bands unique history, you can be sure to expect the unexpected! Details regarding the announcement will be released in the coming days."

We wait with baited breath...