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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New Banksy artwork of a lighthouse appears on a wall with a mystery message – but do you know where it is?
A RARE new Banksy portraying a lighthouse with a secret message has been unveiled. The mysterious artist shared his latest creation through a cryptic post on Instagram earlier today leaving fans speculating over its meaning. 2 The image was revealed on Instagram by the mysterious street artist Credit: Instagram 2 The cryptic message has left fans speculating over its meaning Credit: Instagram The image shows a black and white lighthouse with the words "I want to be what you see in me" inscribed across it. Another picture depicts two elderly people walking their dogs. Lights appear beaming out of the tower, which has been painted to sit directly opposite a pavement bollard. Online sleuths have suggested the mural may be located in Marseille, France but this has yet to be confirmed. The cryptic message first originated in the song Softly by the American country group Lonestar, though no link with Banky's work has been established. His new work follows a series of pieces which have cropped up across the UK. Just last year, a teacher who lives in Acton, London shared her delight over spotting one of the artist's pieces of work in her area. The image of a goat perched precariously on a wall left many fans speculating over its meaning. "I think it's to do with the environment - and how we've ruined it to the point that animals don't know where to go anymore. "It's also worth noting that that security camera wasn't facing that way before. Banksy has turned it towards the goat. "It's like it's wanting its attention." Banksy artwork 'Girl with balloon' STOLEN from London gallery as two men charged with burglary Elsewhere, a couple with a home in Lowestoft, Suffolk were left fuming when they received a call to say one of the wall's of their house was now plastered with a Banksy. It was the largest work ever done by the famous yet anonymous street artist. In the foreground he had placed a real skip which had strips of insulation in it that resembled chips. The piece, which appeared in August 2021, attracted worldwide attention with hundreds of people flocking to the site, some putting their young children in the skip that the gull was dive-bombing, to take photographs. With talk of the art work being worth £3million, the stunned couple wondered what to do next. But instead of making them a fortune, the street art caused them years of anguish and left them seriously out of pocket. It eventually cost them in excess of £400,000 to have it removed and put in storage and they continue to fork out £3,000 a month to keep it there in the hope of eventually finding a buyer. 'It's not a seagull, it's an albatross!' says an angry Gert. 'At first you think you are gifted by Banksy but you are actually not.' Do you know where Banksy's latest piece is? Email us at
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
New Banksy artwork of a lighthouse appears on a wall with a mystery message – but do you know where it is?
A RARE new Banksy portraying a lighthouse with a secret message has been unveiled. The Advertisement 2 The image was revealed on Instagram by the mysterious street artist Credit: Instagram 2 The cryptic message has left fans speculating over its meaning Credit: Instagram The image shows a black and white lighthouse with the words "I want to be what you see in me" inscribed across it. Another picture depicts two elderly people walking their dogs. Lights appear beaming out of the tower , which has been painted to sit directly opposite a pavement bollard. Online sleuths have suggested the mural may be located in Marseille, Advertisement Read more on News The cryptic message first originated in the song Softly by the American country group Lonestar, though no link with Banky's work has been established. His new work follows a series of pieces which have cropped up across the UK. Just last year, a teacher who lives in Acton, London shared her delight over spotting one of the artist's pieces of work in her area. The image of a goat perched precariously on a wall left many fans speculating over its meaning. Advertisement Most read in The Sun "I think it's to do with the environment - and how we've ruined it to the point that animals don't know where to go anymore. "It's also worth noting that that security camera wasn't facing that way before. "It's like it's wanting its attention." Banksy artwork 'Girl with balloon' STOLEN from London gallery as two men charged with burglary Elsewhere, a Advertisement It was the largest work ever done by the famous yet anonymous street artist. In the foreground he had placed a real skip which had strips of insulation in it that resembled chips. With talk of the art work being worth £3million, the stunned couple wondered what to do next . Advertisement But instead of making them a fortune, the street art caused them years of anguish and left them seriously out of pocket. It eventually 'It's not a seagull, it's an albatross!' says an angry Gert. 'At first you think you are gifted by Banksy but you are actually not.' Advertisement Do you know where Banksy's latest piece is? Email us at
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I visited UK seaside resort snubbed by Brits and quickly fell in love'
There is no greater fall from grace than the UK's abandoned coastline. Once dripping in opulence and grandeur, seaside resorts up and down the nation were thriving for decades - ditching their fishing and shipbuilding status to become an insatiable tourist magnet. However, in the 70s, the Benidorm boom kicked in. With cheap flights and promises of guaranteed sun infiltrating the travel market, more and more Brits started flocking over to the likes of Spain and Greece - draining the money from these tourist-reliant spots. This, combined with water firms dumping swathes of sewage in our waters, and inflation tripling the price of the 99 ice cream - meant many coastal destinations had started to crumble. Weston-super-Mare, located in Somerset, is one of many towns stung by the collapse of seaside prestige. Back in 2023, the destination was cruelly crowned one of the 'worst' UK seaside towns by the Telegraph - with judges ranking it a meagre 18 out of 100. In 2015, Weston-super-Mare also hosted Banky's Dismaland exhibition - a temporary pop-up that transformed the town's former Lido site, The Tropicana, into a 'family theme park unsuitable for children'. While seemingly poking at the town's plummeting image, the 'bemusement park' went on to generate an estimated £20 million in tourist revenues. 'I visited tiny village dubbed Italy of UK and one thing surprised me' Keen to find out whether the town's notoriety was justified - or simply a result of British snobbery - I headed down to the hotspot last month. It was a sunny Sunday, and the temperature had climbed to a (scorching) 13C - meaning I wasn't the only one desperate for Fish & Chips on the sand. Now, I've spoken before about what actually makes a good beach. If you think a town some 23 miles from Bristol is going to boast sugar-like sand and Caribbean-esque waters - you need to lower your delusional expectations. The sea at Weston-super-Mare is often brown as it carries high levels of suspended sediment and organic matter in the Severn Estuary. Does it stop kids from building sandcastles? No. Does it mean you can't bask in the sun with an ice cream, walk your dog, or have a sunset stroll with your partner? No, no, and no. Weston-super-Mare's beach may not be great for your Instagram feed, but that doesn't mean it isn't filled with joy. After devouring a portion of chips drowned in vinegar on the beach, I headed onto the Grand Pier - which now charges a £2 entry. You get a pretty fabulous view of the beach from up here, and can easily spend a few hours in the arcade. After that - an ice cream is essential. Want the latest travel news and cheapest holiday deals sent straight to your inbox? Sign up to our Travel Newsletter Weston-super-Mare may not have a strip of trendy coffee shops serving up Matcha-flavoured pastries, or a huge amount of culinary choice for those not so keen on beige food, but its roaring spirit is undeniable. I had felt like I'd gone back in time, back when trinket shops selling rock and silly cardboard cutouts were enough to make a holiday worthwhile. For me, Weston-super-Mare ticked all of the seaside essentials. It was lively and jam-packed with tourists, the toys weren't pushed too far back on the 2p slots, and the beach was big enough to practice cartwheels without whacking anyone in the face. It wasn't pretending to be anything it's not, and for that alone - I fell in love. In the words of Weston-super-Mare's MP Dan Aldridge: "The town has so much to offer. Sure, it might not have the white sands of Barbados, but I've never seen an arcade this good - or had Fish & Chips as tasty - in the Caribbean. The Ultraviolet Crazy Gold and Dr Fox Tea Room are unmatched. I don't care what five-star resorts you might stay in, nothing beats the charm of Weston. It'll always be my favourite." If that isn't enough, Weston-super-Mare has revealed bold plans to improve the area even more. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Councillor Mark Canniford, North Somerset Council, said: "The town has seen multi-million-pound investment in recent years, including the £20m award by the UK government which is enabling a programme of significant projects to improve the town. The Grade II Listed Birnbeck Pier now has a bright future and the Tropicana event venue is set to undergo major investment, subject to planning permission... "The housing market is booming, with supply outstripping demand and house price increases exceeding the national average. All of this is attracting growing inward investment in the area including US tech giant Epic. There's so much going on, it's impossible to list it all!"
