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Two boozers in Newcastle were picked for the celebrations - with Paul wanting to buy drinks for regulars and fans of his music alike

The former frontman of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South is local to South Manchester and to show his support to his community, two of Manchester’s six tabs were awarded to Paul Heaton’s locals: The Orion on Burton Road and Albert Wilsons on Wilmslow Road in Withington.

Former Beautiful South and Housemartins star puts cash behind the bar pubs that mean a lot to him to celebrate his big day

Here is the full list of pubs where the Beautiful South star will be treating customers to a drink on him

The Beautiful South and Housemartins star Paul Heaton is planning to celebrate his 60th birthday by putting money behind the bar at a massive 60 pubs to ensure fans can "enjoy a birthday drink on me"

The former Beautiful South and Housemartins star has put money behind the bar at 60 pubs across the UK, including three in Wales

Two pubs in Newcastle have been picked - with Housemartins and Beautiful South singer Paul wanting to buy drinks for regulars and fans who have supported his music over the years

The Beautiful South star is celebrating his 60th birthday in style - and wants fans to join him. Here's the list in full of pubs where his cash will be behind the bar on Monday

Fans called the former Housemartins frontman a "legend" after he announced he would put money behind the bar of 60 pubs across the UK on Monday