Many will remember the tale of Paul Bishop's false teeth after he was reunited with his lost dentures a decade after losing them on holiday in Spain.

His story made national headlines literally around the globe last year after he lost his falsies in Benidorm - and miraculously was traced through DNA - with them being returned in the post by Spanish authorities.

Now you can enjoy more of Paul’s tales after he has ‘cut his teeth’ on the art of authoring a book, sharing more amusing stories and experiences of his life across the last 60 years.

Some of those too have made the headlines - including the tale of his pet pooch Captain, who brought his club good luck in matches back in the ‘70s by cocking his leg on a particular club goal post.

Paul, from Stalybridge, who is now retired said: “I thought I would get all my memories down and recall the tales before I forget them. If I recall any more it might make for a sequel.”

Paul’s book, ‘Tax, Teeth, Thow-ins and other Bedtime Stories’ is divided into 15 chapters, covering everything from his considerable involvement in amateur football, adventures in Staly Vegas, plus the Coronation Street stars he has met down the years.

Some of the tales are factual, others very funny and are sure to entertain readers, and not only at bedtime.

The teeth tale of course figures, while there are tales and pictures about his other great love - performing as Elvis. In fact Paul had to do his Elvis routine in Spain on holiday after he had lost his teeth.

“I don’t do my Elvis act as much now,” admits Paul, who also shares tales of his TV appearances in a chapter entitled ‘Gogglebox’ - including one when he was spotted by cameras dressed, of course, as Elvis.

Paul says his closer friends will recognise many of the tales, but he has tried to include ones others have not heard too.

Paul’s book costs £5 and he is giving donations from sales to Ridge Hill Working Men’s Club and Stalybridge Celtic Supporters Association, but has primarily penned the ‘legacy’ for fun and entertainment for readers.

You can find copies for sale at several local bars in Ashton and Stalybridge, including the Ridge Hill Working Men’s Club.

Anyone who would like to order a copy can contact our newsdesk too and we will be happy to pass orders on - with postage costing £1.85.

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