DALEKS and robot K9 joined Dr Who doubles of Tom Baker and David Tennant to give sci-fi addicts a thrill when Church Square took on a Tardis flavour in St Helens town centre.

Saturday’s Dr Who Day was the latest event in the summer town centre programme. The summer streets event sponsored by Morris Homes is being held from July 31 to August 2 in Church Square and Church Street. The summer beach event with seaside entertainment and a funfair will be staged in Church Square from August 5-30.