NEWPORT has hosted an amazing event, The air and ground security was impressively shown both by the military and the police. The Red Arrows symbolise the very best of British and many flocked to vantage points to see them. At long last, it looks likely there will be an increase in the Nato spend on military defence. In this increasingly violent and unstable world, we cannot be left open to any kind of attack. There has to be the best military hardware that money can buy. As the Nato Summit concluded, I watched in awe as three Osprey Tiltroter aircraft flew over my home en route to the Celtic Manor in order, I understand, to escort President Obama on his return journey. We need to be hosting lots more prestigious events like this to attract more visitors to Wales and, judging by people’s reactions in the presence of President Obama, there’s just one question, when will he be back?

Louise Ullah Newport