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Concerns raised over planned Wrexham prison

Concerns will be raised over the size and scale of the plans for a new super-prison in Wrexham today, by a panel of experts at an event in Cardiff Bay. Supporters say it will be beneficial to the economy but many locals have concerns.

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Opinions divided over planned Wrexham prison

Critics of a new super prison in Wrexham believe violence, drug abuse and disorder will be inevitable at a site of its size and scale.

Supporters of the project argue it'll be a boost to the local economy and create jobs. But experts say problems at newly built prisons of similar sizes prove its difficult to keep inmates under control, as Alexandra Lodge reports.

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