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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Molly Dowrick & Chiara Fiorillo

Inside transformed town desperate to rid its old reputation of drink, drugs and yobs

A town that has become known for crime on its high street including alcohol and drug misuse has now made some big changes as it is desperate to get rid of its old reputation.

Neath, in the south-west of Wales, is trying to fight back and some locals say the town centre is now much better than it used to be, with new cafes and businesses being opened recently.

Among the new additions to the town is a new leisure centre and library department, which is also home to a new restaurant bar.

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