Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Edward Barnes

Artist behind 'Banksy' artworks linked to 'toxic' beach row unmasked

Artworks originally thought to be by street artist Banksy have popped up in a town divided over a "toxic" beach row.

Two pieces of art have appeared in recent weeks starting debate in the Wirral town of Hoylake about whether the world-famous artist was getting involved in a debate over the beach's future.

The issue has split the town since Wirral Council stopped spraying weed killer on the beach and clearing it in 2019. The council is now developing two options on how to manage the beach in the future but some are still unhappy.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.