The Verve 'Split For Third Time'

The Verve have reportedly split for a third time - according to a newspaper report.

The band reformed in 2007 and released their 4th studio album 'Forth' last year, as well as headlined the V Festivals last August.

But according to the Mirror, Verve co-stars Nick McCabe and Simon Jones have not spoken to singer Richard Ashcroft since those performances.

"As far as Nick and Simon are concerned The Verve no longer exists," a source told the publication. "They think Richard was just using the reunion as a vehicle to get his solo career on track."

"There have been too many problems to put behind them. If Richard came back with cap in hand they'd tell him to f*** off."

Jones and McCabe have now formed their own new band called The Black Ships, as they announced earlier this month.