UK High Streets

The Welsh government said the proposed changes would help businesses compete with online retailers.

Experts say it will be difficult to find a new use for the House of Fraser building.

It would lead to an overconcentration of hot food takeaways, says councillors.

The developer argues its plans will make "better use" of the town centre site.

"Reality has hit - soon it will be boarded up and knocked down," says shop owner Graham Rutherford.

The building has been used as insurance company offices, a fertility clinic - and an eye surgery.

From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?

A cafe owner says he is already seeing more visitors coming into town.