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Photo of 1970's mosaic wall in Grimsby. It is multi-coloured and features images of a woman, a building and a map of the UK, as well as the town's Dock Tower and the town's crest.

Hundreds sign petition to save 1970's mosaic

Campaigners say it is under threat because of the new shopping centre development

A pedestrianised street, with to the right an imposing Victorian sandstone building fronted by raised modern planters with a patterned design on the front and containing flag irises. The ornate frontage of Middlesbrough Station can be seen to the left, with fencing and white barriers around it.

Artworks to reflect town's 'unique identity'

"Thought provoking" artworks will be installed in public spaces around Middlesbrough station.

An aerial view of homes and businesses besides the River Taw at Barnstaple. Traffic is crossing the river on a road bridge.

Residents asked to vote on Barnstaple public art

Eleven artists have been shortlisted to develop their designs for the town centre.

A giant gorilla sculpture made of iron roaring with one arm in the air with a broken metal handcuff around its wrist

'Phenomenal' giant gorilla sculpture almost ready

The sculpture, at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry, is drawing in crowds already.

Artist impression of two blue glass balls on top of metal tripods in a park setting.

Art for new £700m city project approved

The park sits on land between the A34, A40 and the A44 in north Oxford.

An outside general view of the Elmsleigh Shopping Centre entrance

Artists sought for exhibition in Surrey

Art celebrating Spelthorne's creativity, diversity and vibrancy is wanted for the exhibition.

Designs for Tower of Now Sculpture

City's interactive tower sculpture gets go-ahead

The Tower of Now is expected to be unveiled in Bradford city centre in February 2025.

A Santa train on phone box. A giant Santa face including beard, a hat and a large red nose covers the telephone box while the train engine, which is green and red is made from plywood and aluminium - with plant pots for the chimneys

Village that decorates its phone box every Christmas

Every year the small village sees its defunct red phone box transform with festive fun.

A small red top embroidered with black letters reading "she was just walking home" hanging outside as part of the Raising the Red project.

'Solidarity' project for victims of violence

Red dresses hang on gates in the city to honour women and girls who have suffered violence.