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Bridlington Dalek aims to attract resort visitors | Bridlington Dalek aims to attract resort visitors |
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A Dalek will be used by an East Yorkshire holiday resort to attract visitors to the town. | A Dalek will be used by an East Yorkshire holiday resort to attract visitors to the town. |
Bridlington Town Council voted in favour of using the life-sized replica "for appropriate events" over the summer season. | Bridlington Town Council voted in favour of using the life-sized replica "for appropriate events" over the summer season. |
The proposal to use the Dr Who monster was put forward by UKIP councillor Malcolm Milns, who saw the Dalek during a visit to a local pet shop. | The proposal to use the Dr Who monster was put forward by UKIP councillor Malcolm Milns, who saw the Dalek during a visit to a local pet shop. |
Mr Milns said he had been looking for a tourist attraction for the town. | Mr Milns said he had been looking for a tourist attraction for the town. |
He said: "I've had nearly seven years now as a councillor off and on in Bridlington, with two different councils. I've never known such interest in anything. | He said: "I've had nearly seven years now as a councillor off and on in Bridlington, with two different councils. I've never known such interest in anything. |
"I think it will be the high spot of my career." | "I think it will be the high spot of my career." |
The life-sized replica is owned and operated by 16-year-old Billy Wilkie. | |
Bridlington council said the use of the Dalek would have "no cost implications for the council". | Bridlington council said the use of the Dalek would have "no cost implications for the council". |
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