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Princetown Fears Ghost Town Status Without Dartmoor Prison

1/3/2026

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Princetown residents fear the village could become a "ghost town" if HMP Dartmoor does not reopen.
HMP Dartmoor closed in July 2024 due to high radon gas levels.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the closure is temporary and is working with experts to assess reopening.
Local leaders warn that losing the prison could cost over 200 jobs and significantly impact the economy.

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Princetown residents fear the village could become a "ghost town" if HMP Dartmoor does not reopen.
HMP Dartmoor closed in July 2024 due to high radon gas levels.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the closure is temporary and is working with experts to assess reopening.
Local leaders warn that losing the prison could cost over 200 jobs and significantly impact the economy.