Key Facts

• The Regal Cinema in Canterbury, Kent, is scheduled to shut down next week, with the closure attributed to financial struggles.
• The cinema's bosses had previously warned that it would struggle to survive due to rising car park charges in the area.
• The Regal Cinema has been a much-loved institution in Canterbury, and its closure has been met with sadness from the local community.
• The closure of the Regal Cinema will likely have implications for the town's entertainment options and economy.
• The rising car park charges in Canterbury have been cited as a significant factor contributing to the cinema's financial struggles and subsequent closure.