City news in 250 words: Tuesday 22 June

DEAR MR PEDO FILE: A mobile phone company who sent a letter to a customer addressed to Mr Pedo File, has apologised to her. Zowie Sharples, from Bolton saw the name on the blue O2-branded envelope which contained sim cards she’d ordered. A spokesperson for the company said that the order for a free sim was placed using the offending name but that they will be investigating further.

FRANK SIDEBOTTOM CREATOR DIES: The man who played comedian, musician and North West showbiz legend Frank Sidebottom has died. Chris Sievey is reported to have collapsed at his home in Hale, Greater Manchester, in the early hours.

MALE CONTRACEPTION TESTERS WANTED: Scientists in Greater Manchester are appealing for male volunteers to test a male contraceptive jab. Professor Frederick Wu and his team at Manchester University are offering suitable volunteers between £20 and £50 per hospital visit, to test the injection which would allow their female partners to come off the pill. Men taking part should be aged 18-45, and in a stable relationship with female partners aged under 38. Anyone interested should call 0800 040 7187.

COLLEGE CRIMINALS CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Two men who threatened a student have been caught on CCTV. The men stole a laptop from university accommodation at Rusholme Place, before being challenged in the corridor by a resident. He saw one of them was carrying a knife and walked away. Luckily, their faces were captured on the college cameras and officers have now issued those images to help find them.

Out of the window weather forecast: A day for sun, sea and visible tan lines.