Naked rambler gets online support

An online campaign in support of the 'naked rambler' could soon be bringing their protest to Perth. Stephen Gough has become a notorious figure after travelling from Land's End to John O'Groats naked, and arrested 15 times en route. He has been behind bars since stripping on a flight from Bournemouth to Edinburgh and was arrested again immediately on his release from Perth Prison, as he walked out naked. Support for Gough is strong on social networking site facebook, and naturists are now planning a nude run through London in February and possibly a similar event outside Perth Sheriff Court on February 8th – Gough's next appearance in court.

Winter weather response report goes to committee

A senior council official has said Perth and Kinross residents had 'unrealistic expectations' over the response to the winter weather. Executive Director of the Environment Department, Jim Irons, submitted a report that was discussed at a committee meeting today. In it he paid tribute to council staff who worked over the festive period and who, in some instances, had to deal with abuse from the public. The report also included information on the winter budget, which had been agreed at 2.8 million, and would now reveal final costs as high as 4 and a half million pounds.

Perth actress nominated for award

Perth actress Lorna Craig, who stars in River City, is in the running for the Scottish Variety Best New Actor award. She is one of four newcomers vying for the prize. Voting is open to the public and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in Glasgow at the end of March. Lorna is a former pupil of Viewlands Primary and Perth Academy, and travels from her home in Perth each day to film in Dumbarton.