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Ryan O'Neill

The huge empty buildings in Newport the city needs to see filled

Newport has lost some huge names from the city in recent years.

Changing UK high streets and the pandemic have seen the city lose the likes of Debenhams, BHS, Admiral and Wildings over the years, while other historically popular nightclubs, venues and businesses have also departed in past years.

While there is cause for optimism with some fantastic local businesses thriving, as well as the redeveloped Newport Market which is set to open next month, there are some huge buildings that have never been filled years after being vacated.

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