Adele has been forced to postpone the first two dates of her UK tour because she is sick again.

The Rolling in the Deep star who is rumoured to be recording the next James Bond theme song, had to cancel the gigs, which were due to take place yesterday and today, because of poor health.

A message on the singer's website read: "It is with regret that due to a severe cold and chest infection, Adele has had to postpone the first two shows of her UK tour."

Adele cancelled the remaining dates of her US tour in June after contracting laryngitis. She was banned from singing and talking by doctors and later announced new US dates in August and October.

She recently unveiled plans to project photos of her friends and fans on stage during her tour and asked people to send in photographs of themselves.