ALL IN WALES WEEKLY: ISSUE 06

Daffodils for St Davids Day

Croeso! Welcome to All in Wales.

Every Wednesday, we bring you the best of what's happening across Wales. Quick to read. No fluff, no filler.

This week's newsletter includes your Editor's Pick, What's Occurring across Wales (events, sport, and hidden gems), plus something Worth Reading from the site.

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HAPPY ST DAVID’S DAY

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus to every single one of you.

This week's newsletter celebrates a great welsh week. We also had a video go viral over the weekend and it was from a surprise encounter whilst out for a run with some bagpipes! Subscribe for more videos as we look to grow our New Youtube Channel and click the shorts section to see the viral video which has over 70k views across social media!

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I also visited Cardiff Market over the weekend for their special night opening and what an atmosphere. Seeing those local traders doing their thing after dark in one of the oldest markets in Wales was something else. We're shouting them out this week because they deserve every bit of support we can give them. Worth a visit to pick up some fresh Welsh Cakes and support local businesses.

As always, this newsletter exists because of you and people who love this country as much as I do. Thank you for being part of the All in Wales community.

✨ WHAT’S OCCURRING✨

WELCOME TO SPRING!

With Spring upon us, what better time to get out and explore this incredible country? We've put together 25 genuinely amazing experiences across Wales that won't cost you a penny — from the 870-mile Wales Coast Path to the National Parks that are right on your doorstep. Wales is extraordinary, and the best bits are free. 👉 Read the full list Here.

📚 WORTH A READ 📚

MARCH 2026

WHO WAS ST DAVID? Find out more here
🌼 WHY DO WE WEAR LEEKS AND DAFFODILS? 🌼 The full story here
🏰 KIDWELLY CASTLE 🏰 - A Complete Guide to Kidwelly Castle

⚽️ SPORTS 🏉

FOOTBALL ⚽️

🔴 Wrexham AFC
Saturday 7th March | 5:45pm
Wrexham vs Chelsea (H)
STŌK Cae Ras | 5th Round FA Cup

⚪ Swansea City
Saturday 7th March | 3:00pm
Swansea City vs Stoke City (H)
Swansea.com Stadium | Championship

🔵 Cardiff City
Saturday 7th March | 12:30pm
Cardiff City vs Lincoln (H)
Cardiff City Stadium | League One

🟡 Newport County
Saturday 7th March | 3:00pm
Newport County vs Colchester (H)
Rodney Parade | League Two

RUGBY 🏉

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Men's Six Nations – Round 3
Friday 6th March | 8:10pm GMT
Ireland vs Wales (A)
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

U20 Six Nations
Saturday 7th March | 7:15pm GMT
Ireland U20 vs Wales U20 (A)
Venue: Cork

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☀️ WEATHER ☀️

Wednesday 4th March ⛅ A largely dry and bright start to the week with cloud bubbling up through the day. A pleasant mid-week with lighter winds. Highs around 13°C.

Thursday 5th March 🌤️ Mostly dry with some sunny spells breaking through. A mild and comfortable day across Wales. Highs around 14°C.

Friday 6th March 🌦️ Cloud increasing with a chance of showers developing through the afternoon. A mixed picture to end the working week. Highs around 9°C. Keep the brolly handy just in case.

Saturday 7th March 🌧️ A wetter day with a moderate chance of rain through the morning and into the afternoon. A damp one if you're heading out for the weekend. Highs around 10°C.

Sunday 8th March ⛅ Brightening up a little after the weekend rain with drier conditions returning. A better end to the week. Highs around 10°C.

🚆TRANSPORT UPDATES 🚗

ROAD DISRUPTION

M4 — South Wales Overnight closures on the westbound carriageway between J25 Caerleon and J26 Malpas, and between J24 Coldra and J28 Tredegar Park, are in place through to Wednesday 4th March (8pm to 6am). Ongoing lane closures and slip road restrictions between J37 Pyle and J42 Earlswood continue until 1st April (8pm to 6am nightly). Allow extra time if travelling the M4 corridor at night.

M4 — J45 Ynysforgan, Swansea The eastbound entry slip road at Junction 45 Ynysforgan remains closed overnight until Wednesday 4th March (8pm to 6am). Diversions are in place.

A470 — Mid Wales Overnight closures at Mallwyd continue until 13th March (7pm to 6am). A key north-south route through mid Wales — plan ahead if travelling through Powys or towards Dolgellau.

A465 — Heads of the Valleys Overnight closures on the westbound A465 between Abergavenny Hardwick Roundabout and Gilwern are in place until Saturday 7th March (8pm to 6am). Separate westbound onslip closures at Rhymney also running until 7th March. Allow extra time across the Heads of the Valleys corridor.

A55 — North Wales Overnight closures at Junction 19 Glan Conwy in both directions, including offslip, onslip and local lanes, are in place until Thursday 5th March (7pm to 6am). Resurfacing works also continue to affect the eastbound carriageway between J34 Ewloe Loop and J35 Dobs Hill until 16th March (8pm to 6am). North Wales travellers plan ahead.

A467 — Newport Overnight resurfacing works on the A467 southbound between Morrisons Roundabout and Bassaleg Roundabout run through to Friday 6th March (8pm to 5am). Diversions are signposted for southbound traffic.

A494 — North East Wales The eastbound onslip at Ewloe remains closed overnight for resurfacing until 16th March (8pm to 6am). Diversions are in place.

⚠️ Heads up: It's a busy week on Welsh roads with multiple overnight closures across the network. Check Traffic Wales before you set off and allow extra time on all major routes.

RAIL DISRUPTION

Cardiff Central — Gloucester & Cheltenham Spa Amended Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Gloucester/Cheltenham Spa are running through to Friday 6th March. Allow extra time and check before travelling on this cross-border route.

Birmingham New Street — Wolverhampton (Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March) Engineering work between Birmingham New Street and Sandwell & Dudley is closing all lines this weekend. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, with services diverted via Bescot Stadium. Some services between Wolverhampton and Liverpool/Manchester may be cancelled. Relevant if travelling from mid or north Wales towards the Midlands — plan ahead.

Newport — Cardiff Central (Sunday 8th March until 9pm) Engineering work between Newport and Cardiff Central is affecting services until 21:00. Trains between Gloucester and Cardiff Central will be retimed by up to 10 minutes, with reduced speeds increasing journey times. Check revised departure times before travelling.

Swansea/Llanelli — Carmarthen Buses replacing late night and early morning trains through to Friday 6th March. Worth checking if travelling in west Wales during those hours.

Bridgend — Port Talbot Parkway (Sunday 8th March) Buses replacing trains between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway all day Sunday for essential track renewals. GWR will not operate trains between Cardiff and Swansea on this day.

Heart of Wales Line — Knighton — Llandrindod (Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March) Buses replacing trains between Knighton and Llandrindod. Buses run from Shrewsbury and connect in and out at Llanwrtyd. Plan ahead if using the Heart of Wales line this weekend.

Know a Local Event or Business Worth Shouting About?

We're on a mission to shine a spotlight on everything happening across Wales. From community events and festivals to the incredible local businesses that make this country what it is.

If you know of a local event coming up or a Welsh business that deserves more recognition, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch and we'll do our best to feature them in an upcoming edition.