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John Jones

'Soulless and grim' The big changes people in Cardiff want to see made to Central Square

People in Cardiff have had their say on the city's Central Square development, five years on from when the huge project began. Previously home to the dilapidated bus terminal, a 1950s office block, fast-food restaurants and charity shops, the area around Cardiff Central train station has been transformed into a vast square, but it seems not many people in the city are too fond of it at present.

When the idea for Central Square was first conceived, it was intended to be a "new gateway to the capital", as the first thing visitors to the city see as they emerge from Cardiff Central train station. New buildings constructed as part of the development include BBC Wales' headquarters, Cardiff University's School of Journalism and the UK Government Hub.

While there have been some welcome additions to the area, including the statue of Betty Campbell, Wales' first black headteacher, which was unveiled outside the government building last year, the space has also made headlines for some of the wrong reasons too. Get the latest news from across Cardiff sent straight to your inbox for free by signing up to our newsletters.

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