I'm the Banksy copycat! Comedian Joe Lycett reveals he was behind Wizard of Oz-themed mural that appeared in Birmingham street

The 35-year-old comic says the false Dorothy was one of a number of untrue tales he managed to sneak into several established media outlets in recent weeks.

Who is the Banksy copycat? Graffiti star insists he isn't behind Wizard of Oz-themed mural that appeared overnight in Birmingham street (just two streets from where Wicked the Musical is on)

The painting of Dorothy has appeared on the side of the Sidewalk bar in the city's Gay Village in Kent Street.

I am the Daventry Banksy! Mystery artist reveals why she has covered streets of 'Pothole City' with series of hilarious signs bemoaning the state of the roads

A mysterious artist dubbed the Daventry Banksy has left 26 hilarious signs around town slamming the state of the roads. She has vowed to continue making signs until the council takes action.

Who is the Daventry Banksy? Mystery artist bemoans state of the roads in 'Pothole City' with series of hilarious signs

A mysterious artist dubbed the Daventry Banksy has left 26 hilarious signs around town slamming the state of the roads. She has vowed to continue making signs until the council takes action.

How we identified Banksy as a nice middle-class boy called Robin 16 years ago... but the at world refuses to accept it because the 'mystery' is such a cash cow

It is now 16 years since Banksy was comprehensively outed in The Mail on Sunday as a 50-year-old man called Robin Gunningham. thanks to our year-long investigation.

Banksy locked up: Plastic screens and wooden fencing put over Islington mural on the side of a block of flats as residents claim local council 'thinks a piece of art is more valuable than human life'

Islington Council elected to introduce security for the new tree mural, which was painted on the side of a building in Christie Court in Finsbury Park, after vandals threw white paint over it earlier this month.

Who is Banksy? From ex-public school boy to Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja…and now a builder from Finsbury Park: The convincing (and not so convincing) theories about elusive street artist's true identity

The man behind the paintings remains one of the most closely guarded secrets in the world, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating.

Man thought to be elusive street artist is revealed to be a builder whose son owns the property where mural appeared (and he doesn't even like the painting)

Locals admiring his newest Banksy work in London suggested the prime suspect might have let his mask slip by turning up at the scene and being caught on camera.

Has Banksy finally let his mask slip? Fans claim man spotted at London mural bears 'striking resemblance' to ex-public schoolboy believed to be secretive street artist

Locals suggest a man seen seen at the latest artwork in Finsbury Park, north London, could be the person believed to be behind the mystery alias.

Is there a brass plaque Banksy on the loose? Bench sign remembering 'father, husband, adulterer' appears just feet from another memorial message mounted on a BIN in well-to-do Bristol street

People were shocked to see a brass plaque on a bench in Bristol dedicated to an 'adulterer' this morning. But just yards away, another plaque was spotted on a bin.

Banksy's tree mural is defaced after just three days: Vandals throw white paint across new north London artwork as council erects metal security fence

The damage was revealed this morning after the street artist earlier confirmed he was behind a mural which appeared overnight on the side of a flat block in Islington.

New Banksy mural causes stir in north London neighborhood

A new piece from street artist Banksy just appeared in north London. It shows a stencil of a person who spray painted foliage onto a wall behind a leafless tree.

Banksy used my bedroom wall as his canvas - and I didn't hear a thing! Neighbours reveal the artist snuck away unnoticed again after producing his latest masterpiece on a north London block of flats

Locals in Finsbury Park were shocked to wake up this morning to find the elusive street artist's work had appeared on their unassuming street, where dozens of fans have flocked to today.

The first Banksy: As guerilla graffiti artist unveils his latest work in north London, it bears little resemblance to his first ever pictures

Banksy revealed that he was behind a north London mural graffitied overnight. Robin Gunningham, thought to be Banksy, left school to pursue street art at 16 and has come a long way.

'I bet they won't demand the Banksy is removed!' Man who was warned Mary Poppins mural on his home is 'harmful graffiti' and should be removed hits out at council demands while tourists lap up elusive artist's latest piece on the other side of London

Patrick Spens had a picture of the iconic nanny painted on his home in Earls Court last year, but has now been threatened with enforcement action by Kensington and Chelsea Council.

I own the flats painted with the new Banksy - I'll sell to the highest bidder: Tycoon who lets £1.3m north London block insist he won't put up rent...but admits he WILL sell up if the offer's right

Alex Georgiou, 40, bought the property in north London in 2012 for around £400,000. He found out about Banksy's handiwork late on Sunday night and seen it on Monday.

I own the flats daubed with the new Banksy - but I WON'T put up tenants' rent: Tycoon who lets £1.3m north London block calms neighbours' fears they will be priced out after latest artwork - but admits a crazy offer from a superfan may tempt him to sell

Alex Georgiou, 40, bought the property in north London in 2012 for around £400,000. He found out about Banksy's handiwork late on Sunday night and seen it on Monday.

I own the flats daubed with the new Banksy - but I WON'T put up tenants' rent: Man behind £400,000 north London block calms neighbours' fears they will be priced out after latest artwork - but admits a crazy offer from a superfan may tempt him to sell

Alex Georgiou, 40, bought the property in north London in 2012 for around £400,000. He found out about Banksy's handiwork late on Sunday night and seen it on Monday.

Elusive artist Banksy reveals he IS behind tree mural which popped up overnight on side of north London building - but locals fear their rent is now about to rocket!

The artwork shows a spray of green which has been painted behind a bare tree to look like foliage, with a stencil of a person holding what appears to be a pressure hose.

LIZ JONES: The Kardashians and the White House are ridiculing the royals, and as far as TikTok is concerned Kate has done a Gone Girl. Maybe she should just give us a wave?

We are told that William and Catherine were spotted at a garden centre at the weekend. But it's no wonder this mysterious sighting of Kate has sparked puzzlement and anger among Kate fans.

Man is warned Mary Poppins mural on his London home is 'harmful graffiti' and should be removed - after he had it painted as 'symbol of hope' in wake of natural disasters in Africa

Patrick Spens had a picture of the iconic nanny painted on his home in Earls Court last year, but has now been threatened with enforcement action by Kensington and Chelsea Council.