The Mirror — Chris Sievey - the man behind comic creation Frank Sidebottom - has died after collapsing at his home. more info

DrownedInSound — Chris Sievey, more commonly known as his musical comedy alter ego Frank Sidebottom, has died after collapsing in his home. He was discovered by his girlfriend in the early hours of this morning and was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital before being prono... more info

BBC News - UK — The man behind comedian, musician and North West showbiz legend Frank Sidebottom dies. more info

The Music Fix — after collapsing at home more info

NME — Northern icon had been suffering from cancer more info

The Playlist — Lenny Abrahamson is set to take the helm of "Frank," a story written by "The Men Who Stare At Goats" scribes Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan about a musical genius and his band in the 1980's.The script landed on the 2009 Brit List and is inspired by ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — City centre tzar Pat Karney is favourite to become Mayor of Manchester.Betting giants Ladbrokes have put 2-1 odds on the councillor donning the gold chains if the people of Manchester call for the city to have an elected mayor.Local authorities acros... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bishop Allen @ Radio Room in Austin (more by Leia Jospe) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Frank Sidebottom @ The 169 Bar * Tricky & Phantogram @ Irving Plaza * Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The Blue Note *... more info