Could anyone tell me of some good online hobby shops in the uk, i`m struggling to find anywhere with a good selection of tools and paints.

You might try giving the "Union Jack Club" forum a look see, they have been working on putting together a directory of UK shops there.

Hi Jimble. I suppose Hannants.co.uk comes readily to mind for a large selection of kits and they do supply a selection of tools and paints as well.
If you check out this link there are some online links to model shops in the UK. A-UK Model Shops list
Whiteensignmodels.com also stock a range of paints which I've heard good things about.

Try:
http://www.hannants.co.uk/
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/
http://www.historex-agents.co.uk/
http://www.modelsforsale.com/

There are others, but these have a good selection of tools, paints etc. I've used them all with no problems, and all give good service.

you could also try here

LSA

Pete

Looks like the guys have your question covered
So I would just like to welcome you to Armorama
Mal