On a sunny morning in March 2022, a crowd gathered on Newport 's high street to watch the unveiling of the city's historic indoor market after a multi-million pound redevelopment.
With council representatives, grinning politicians and inquisitive locals milling about underneath the Grade-II market's gleaming facade - unmistakably fresh but still uniquely recognisable - council leader Jane Mudd championed the “amazing” redevelopment of the market after years of declining footfall and departing traders.
"This is a fantastic day for Newport," she told onlookers, praising the “creativity” of the developers and adding: "This market is for everyone."
