New Banksy piece removed within minutes of artist confirming authenticity

Bristol and beyond: Copenhagen exhibition explores early years of street artist Banksy

The exhibit, "Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years," at the Masters and Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), covers Banksy's work from 1989 to 2010.

Banksy mural covered by see-through plastic and wood

The new artwork in north London produced by anonymous street artist Banksy has been covered with see-through plastic sheeting and wooden boards in a move to protect it from being defaced. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

New Bansky mural appears on North London building

A tree mural in north London that appeared on a residential building overnight is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed. The artist claimed the mural as his own in an Instagram post on Monday, following a morning of speculation after it appeared on a building on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park overnight. Residents said they were “proud and delighted” at the thought of the anonymous artist choosing their street for his latest mural. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Spanish police say they have smashed Banksy fakes ring

Officers arrested two people in Zaragoza, where forgeries were allegedly created, and two others suspected of putting fake Banksy artworks on sale for as much as €1,500 apiece.

Votes counted as Labour closes in on London mayoral victory

Labour closes in on a London mayoral victory for Sadiq Khan on Saturday. With just five of 14 constituencies declared, London’s Labour incumbent Mr Khan was leading with over 427,000 votes, with Ms Hall just over 234,000. The total turnout in the election is 2,495,621, with fewer than half of the results yet to be declared. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn