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The decision to move Wales Comic Con from Wrexham to Telford has been branded a "disgrace".

Organisers of the bi-annual event, which is one of the biggest comic conventions in Europe, made the announcement yesterday - just weeks after it was held at Glyndwr University.

The convention, which celebrated its 10 anniversary, won't be returning this winter as it will now take place at the Telford International Centre on December 7 and 8.

Organisers made the decision to move as the new venue has double the capacity and better transport links.

But it will be a blow for Wrexham and North Wales as Wales Comic Con is believed to generate around £1million a year for the local economy.

Plaid Cymru's Marc Jones said the move was "more than disappointing," instead branding it "a disgrace."

He argued that the news "emphasises the need for Wrexham to have better facilities to attract similar events in future," such as improved conferencing capabilities.

He said more "ambition" and "vision" was needed to help make the area the capital of North Wales.

He added that the region was "getting crumbs rather than a fair share of the loaf," in contrast to financial investment across the rest of the country.

These sentiments were shared by local business owners who fear the town may "suffer," with one response reading: "Gutted it's not going to bring in the money to Wrexham that it usually does."

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Organisers were also criticised for retaining the event's name, with many questioning how it can be called Wales Comic Con whilst being held in England.

Councillor Phillip Wynn acknowledged the event needed to move "to a facility that can better cater for the ever increasing number of those attending."

Organisers have confirmed that the decision was motivated by the logistics of hosting the event, which comes following calls from attendees for improvements.

A spokesperson said: "The past few Wales Comic Cons have been the biggest ever and our traditional Welsh stomping ground has become a little cosy."

There had been calls for a "new and bigger venue," reminded the organisers, with recent years plagued by parking concerns and an increasing numbers of attendees.

They however suggested that the event will return in the future, commenting: "we'll see you soon" Wales.

Further announcements regarding the upcoming event are expected to be released shortly.