THE reopening of a cinema which had to be shut down four years ago will bring an economic boost to a Ryedale town, according to community leaders.
Malton's Palace Cinema is due to re-open next month after being taken over by a new company, Ryedale Entertainments, set up to run the cinema under the leadership of Jeremy Powell.
The cinema closed in March 1998 after the company which previously ran it went into liquidation.
Former Norton town councillor Howard Griffiths, who fought to have the cinema re-opened, said he was delighted.
"It is just what Malton and Norton need, something for family entertainment. I am very pleased, and I hope Mr Powell will make a big success of it.
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