Bromborough now known as the Bromborough Social Club are situated in Bromborough Village. The Archers pub has closed down and planning permission submitted for it to be demolished. On the outskirts, bordering Eastham, are the 'Merebrook' and the 'Dibbinsdale', where there is a branch of the Pesto restaurant chain. The launderette in the centre of the village, opposite The Royal Oak pub, was opened c. 1966 by the actress Pat Phoenix, who played Elsie Tanner in the popular soap "Coronation Street". The local newspapers are the "Bromborough and Bebington News" and the "Wirral Globe". The main road through the area is
Norris Cole (Coronation Street) also nominated for "Funniest Performance" at the 2010 "Inside Soap Awards". Norris Cole (Coronation Street) Norris Cole is a fictional character from the British soap opera "Coronation Street", played by Malcolm Hebden. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 11 March 1994. Hebden had previously played the role of Carlos, Mavis Riley's (Thelma Barlow) Spanish lover, in 1974. Norris appeared on a recurring basis, until he was written out in April 1997 by Brian Park. However two years later, the character was reintroduced on a regular basis. Derek Wilton (Peter Baldwin) is surprised when Norris Cole