Fans have the chance to have their pictures taken next to the statue as part of his 80th birthday celebrations.

Giant bass guitar appears ahead of Paul McCartney's Glastonbury show

The former Beatle has thanked fans for their "lovely greetings and warm wishes."

Liverpool celebrates Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday

The Beatles star shared a never-seen-before picture of himself in a rowing boat, taken in 1961.

A notebook containing Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics for Hey Jude has gone on display.

The former Beatle said he always imagined submarines of many colours, not just yellow.

The Liverpool legend played a free gig at the club credited with giving the Beatles their start.

Major stars such as Sir Paul McCartney who performed at Danny Boyle's Olympic extravaganza were paid a fee of just £1.

Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed that he will be performing at the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics.

Paul McCartney's marriage to US businesswoman Nancy Shevell has helped him move up the Sunday Times Rich List.

Guitarist Bert Weedon, who inspired the likes of Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and John Lennon to play the guitar, has died at the age of 91.