Commodore Cinema in Ryde is set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the Government thanks to the £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund.

More than 200 independent cinemas across England are being supported this Christmas with £16 million in grants.

The cinema in Star Street, which is operated by Brown Leisure/Leo Leisure, has been awarded a total of £63,689 to keep the venue open and to save jobs and livelihoods.