NOW even the good folk of Wetherfield are backing our Odeon campaign.

Karl Foster may have scandalised Coronation Street with his covert gay relationship Todd Grimshaw, but he is welcome in York's Blossom Street anytime.

That is because the actor who plays Karl, Chris Finch, has put his weight behind our efforts to Save The Odeon.

He used to work in the cinema and is the latest in a list of stars to lend their support.

When the Odeon is finally saved, there's going to be quite a celebrity party.

Updated: 10:15 Thursday, May 13, 2004