Cinema saved from work.

A FORMER cinema building has been saved after a council u-turn.

Supporters of the Globe Theatre in Roath, Cardiff, are today celebrating the unexpected reprieve.

Plans to convert the ex-movie theatre into a caf-bar were rejected at a meeting held yesterday.

Councillors accepted the view put forward by local residents and ward councillors that the area already has too many outlets selling food.

Ashley Bell, a member of the Globe Cinema Action Group, said: ``I am delighted with the outcome. We were not feeling particularly optimistic beforehand because the recommendation for this application was that it be approved.''