The government has sent 134 soldiers and marines to help villages in Grampian cut off by Storm Arwen. <br />Asked about the reasons for the decision, armed forces minister James Heappey denied there was a "PR element", adding "soldiers and marines have better things to do than be out knocking on doors". Report by Lewisl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
