ALL IN WALES WEEKLY: ISSUE 08

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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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SUN, TRIES & SNOWDONIA

After 1,099 days of Six Nations misery, Wales are back. A 31-17 win over Italy at the Principality Stadium, Aaron Wainwright running riot, Dan Edwards pulling off a massive drop goal. Great to watch Wales winning again and the atmosphere in Cardiff was electric!

On the weather front, after a testing winter the Met Office is forecasting a warm, settled spell developing across Wales this week. Spring is finally on its way. Which makes this the perfect time to plan a trip?

Speaking of which, this week on the site we're shining a light on one of North Wales's most beloved villages. Our complete guide to Betws-y-Coed — from the waterfalls and walks to the best places to eat, stay, and explore in the gateway to Snowdonia. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, there's something in there for you.

Read more here

If you know of a local event coming up or a Welsh business that we should showcase, we'd love to hear from you.

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✨

ALL IN WALES COMMUNITY EVENTS

Newport Business Awards are being held at Rodney Parade on the 19th March, sponsored by Newport City Council. The multi-award presentation black tie event will bring together the finalists chosen from over 300 entrants, and more details can be found here

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.

BORTH BEACH

Borth Beach. Three miles of wild, unspoilt coastline on the Cardigan Bay shore of mid-Wales, home to ancient submerged forests, excellent surf, and the kind of elemental seaside experience that's becoming increasingly rare on the British coast. No chains, no crowds, just Wales at its most honest. Read the full guide here

ALL IN WALES YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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 300k views across social media!
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📚 WORTH A READ 📚

MARCH 2026

SNOWDONIA WATERFALLS ⛰️💦 Find out more here
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 21st March | 3:00pm | Sheffield United vs Wrexham (A) | Bramall Lane | Championship

⚪ Swansea City Saturday 21st March | 5:15pm | Swansea City vs Coventry City (H) | Swansea.com Stadium | Championship (Live on Sky Sports)

🔵 Cardiff City Saturday 21st March | 12:30pm | Cardiff City vs Blackpool (H) | Cardiff City Stadium | League One

🟡 Newport County Saturday 21st March | 3:00pm | Walsall vs Newport County (A) | Poundland Bescot Stadium | League Two

RUGBY 🏉

🔵 Cardiff Friday 20th March | 7:00pm | Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby (A) | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | URC

🔴 Scarlets Friday 20th March | 7:45pm | Scarlets vs Zebre Parma (H) | Parc y Scarlets | URC

⚫️ Ospreys Saturday 21st March | 3:00pm | Benetton vs Ospreys (A) | Stadio Monigo, Treviso | URC

🟠 Dragons Saturday 21st March | 5:30pm | Stormers vs Dragons (A) | DHL Stadium, Cape Town | URC

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☀️ WEATHER ☀️

Wednesday 18th March ☀️ A sunny start to the week with clear skies over Wales. A great mid-week pick-me-up. Highs around 16°C.

Thursday 19th March ☀️ Another dry and bright day — virtually no chance of rain. Make the most of it! Highs around 15°C.

Friday 20th March 🌤️ Staying largely dry with just a small chance of a shower. A good evening to catch the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets. Highs around 14°C.

Saturday 21st March ⛅ Mostly dry with a slight chance of rain — pleasant enough for a day out. Highs around 15°C.

Sunday 22nd March 🌤️ A gentle end to the weekend — a small chance of a light shower but broadly dry. A nice day to get out and explore Wales. Highs around 13°C.

🚆TRANSPORT UPDATES 🚗

ROAD DISRUPTION

M4 — South Wales Lane closures and slip road restrictions between J37 Pyle and J42 Earlswood continue until 1st April (8pm–6am nightly). Still ongoing — allow extra time if travelling the M4 corridor at night.

M4 — South Wales (New) The westbound carriageway between J37 Pyle and J39 Groes is closed overnight until Saturday 21st March (8pm–6am). Diversions in place.

M4 — South Wales (New) The eastbound carriageway between J42 Earlswood and J41 Pentyla/Baglan is closed overnight until Sunday 22nd March (8pm–6am). Diversions in place. Also, the onslip at J43 Llandarcy eastbound is closed until Sunday 22nd March (8pm–6am).

M4 — West of Cardiff (New) The westbound carriageway between J33 Capel Llanilltern and J34 Miskin is closed overnight until Wednesday 25th March (8pm–6am) for resurfacing. Diversions in place.

A470 — Mid Wales Resurfacing works between Dolgellau and Llanelltyd continue until 31st March (7:30am–6pm). A 10mph convoy and temporary traffic lights are in operation — slow moving vehicles and delays likely. Plan ahead if travelling through this stretch of the A470.

A483 — Mid Wales The road is closed in both directions at Cilmeri until 3rd April (7pm–6am) for resurfacing. Diversions in place — a key route through Powys, so plan ahead.

A483 — Mid Wales Resurfacing works at Llandovery (both directions) run until Sunday 22nd March (8am–5pm daytime closures). Road closed with diversions in place.

A483 — North East Wales (Coedpoeth) Southbound lane closure with offslip closed at Coedpoeth until Tuesday 24th March (8pm–6am). Wrexham-area drivers take note.

A55 — North Wales Resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway between J35 Dobs Hill and J34 Ewloe Loop continue until Thursday 20th March (8pm–6am). Onslip closed with road closed and diversions in place.

A487 — West Wales Both directions closed at Talybont for resurfacing until Friday 20th March (7pm–6am). Diversions in place.

A48 — South West Wales Westbound road closure between Foelgastell and Llanddarog until Saturday 21st March (8pm–6am). Diversions in place.

RAIL DISRUPTION

Cardiff — Newport — Major Disruption this weekend The biggest one. Network Rail is replacing sections of track on the South Wales Mainline between Newport and Cardiff Central from Friday 20th March through to Sunday 22nd March. No trains will run between Cardiff and Newport for the entire weekend. Rail replacement buses are in operation. Key impacts:

Services to Manchester, Holyhead and Cheltenham start and terminate at Newport
Maesteg services start and terminate at Cardiff Central
GWR services to London Paddington start and terminate at Newport
Ebbw Vale services run hourly on Saturday, every two hours on Sunday If you're travelling out of Cardiff this weekend — check before you go.

Cardiff Bay Line — Saturday 21st March (late evening) Late evening rail replacement buses in operation between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff Central — Llandaff — Radyr — Saturday 21st March (late evening) Late evening disruption on this line with rail replacement services in place.

Ebbw Vale Line — All weekend (Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March) The Ebbw Vale line is affected all weekend. Plan ahead if you're travelling on this Valley line.

Cardiff Bay & Valley Lines — Sunday 22nd March (all day) Engineering works near Cardiff Queen Street cause widespread disruption to Valley Lines on Sunday:

No services on the Coryton line
No services between Caerphilly and Cardiff Queen Street
Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr services diverted via City Line (Ninian Park) — no stops at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays or Llandaf
Cardiff Bay line closed — the Pontypridd–Cardiff Bay half-hourly service will not run
Services between Cardiff Central and Barry Island, Bridgend and Penarth operate as normal

West Wales — Milford Haven to Clarbeston Road (Daily this week) Buses replace trains each morning between 10:20 and 13:30. Engineering works ongoing.

Tenby/West Wales Line — Mon 16th–Sat 21st March Buses replacing trains all week on this line due to footbridge improvement works at Tenby station.

Shrewsbury/Crewe — Manchester Piccadilly (Mon 16th–Thu 19th March) Evening TfW trains between Shrewsbury/Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly are replaced by buses. Relevant for north Wales travellers connecting through to Manchester.

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.