'FORMER Take That heart-throb and adopted ' local' Mark Owen (right) has put a stop to rumours that the 90s boy band might be back for good with a 2003 reunion tour.

In a statement on the Mark Owen Official Website, the musician's webmaster said a News of the World report promising a TT reunion and tour next year was a "complete fabrication".

The statement said: "Although this may be a disappointment to some Take That fans, Mark is unaware of any discussions having been held regarding a Take That reunion." Mark lives at Leck, near Kirkby Lonsdale.