A petition has been launched by a campaigner fighting to save Malton's Palace Cinema.

Howard Griffiths hopes the public and Ryedale District Council will join his crusade to prevent the cinema and attached Lanes shopping complex from being turned into a supermarket.

He believes that even if the Lanes is taken over, the cinema can still be saved.

His petition demands that councillors open talks with the cinema's owners, the leaseholders and others with an interest in the site.

* To get a copy of the petition contact Mr Griffiths on 01653 696196.

Updated: 10:31 Wednesday, June 13, 2001