THIS year's remembrance parade in Usk was "better than ever" this year.

The event saw members of the public line the streets to see the parade leave from the Royal British Legion Club in Old Market Street and pass through the Monmouthshire town before paying respects at the war memorial.

Among attendees were MP David Davies and his Assembly counterpart Nick Ramsay, as well as deputy lord lieutenant for Gwent Gerald Davies and the town's mayor Glenn Roderick.

Royal British Legion committee member Marie Skillen said yesterday's event had been one of the most well-attended the town had ever seen.

"It went very well," she said.

"It was standing room only - one of the most well represented parades we've had. It was better this year than ever.

"There were more people here today than in other years."

Among groups marching in the parade were representatives of a number of regiments, members of scouting groups and four groups of air cadets.