This month we've decided to have a look back at Newport as well as peering into the future of the city.

What better way of spanning the years than to look at the magnificent bridges which span our River Usk. The newest - a cycle and foot bridge - will be in place soon and this year sees the centenary of the Transporter Bridge - so what more excuses did we need!

We catch up with a local chap who has been bitten by the adventure bug after taking part in a charity motorcycle ride across India and look at Llanwern past and present.

Keeping up with our theme, we visit one of the showhouses at a new development in the city and also find out how to make your home have a more traditional feel with the help of a reclamation yard.

We celebrate the Queen's 80th birthday with a selection of pictures of her visits to the area.

And, of course, there are our regulars with fashion, news, what's on and motors.

Enjoy!