Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, July 20)

Couple built huge warehouse without permission and there are no consequences

A couple built a huge warehouse years ago with no planning permission — but no action will be taken because of a committee decision that one councillor has branded "totally impotent and toothless". Powys Council's planning committee heard a retrospective application from James and Rhian Owen, of Penrhos Farm near Arddleen, for a 3,000 sq ft "agricultural storage building" dating back around eight years. Councillor Karl Lewis said: “This has been going on for eight years. Over those years I have been contacted by business people who understandably are very upset that this has been allowed to continue. They just run roughshod over any sort of planning enforcement we’ve ever put in front of them. “I just find the planning department have been totally impotent and toothless in this matter. If we do approve this today, what message does it send to the people and businesses of Powys?" But approved it was, after a majority vote by the committee. Full story here.

Met Office weather warning for Northern Ireland

An amber severe weather warning for rain has been issued for the southeast of Northern Ireland, valid from 11pm on Sunday to 8am on Monday. In the warning area it's forecast that 50-75 mm of rain could fall over a short period of time, leading to a risk of flash flooding. There remains some uncertainty regarding the northern extent of the heaviest rain, while a wider yellow severe weather warning for rain covers the whole eastern half of Northern Ireland. This yellow warning runs from 6pm on Sunday through to 6pm on Monday.

Millionaire behind controversial coal mine 'assaulted' lawyer

Mining tycoon David Lewis was cautioned for assault against a solicitor. Lewis was later prosecuted, only for the case to be dropped — angering the alleged victim, Robert Davies MBE. "That he has escaped answerability to the court is wholly unacceptable, and I will be asking Gwent Police and the Crown Prosecution Service to account for their apparent failures in enabling this," said Mr Davies. Full story here.

Pro-Palestine protesters on peace march from Swansea to Cardiff

Demonstrators marched more than 40 miles from Swansea to Cardiff where they called for peace in Gaza with chants and speeches on the steps of the Senedd. Dozens joined the 'Gaza — Not in My Name' march which set off from Swansea Guildhall at 8am on Saturday and arrived in Cardiff Bay at around 2.30pm on Sunday. You can see our pictures from the march here.

Latest tax-dodgers revealed

The latest tax evasion list names and shames deliberate defaulters from Wales, including three restaurants. A person or business appears on the list if they have intentionally defaulted on more than £25,000 in tax. One Cardiff burger bar evaded more than £400,000 in tax. Read the list here.

Full story of tragic boy who never stood a chance

Ethan Ives-Griffiths, two, was murdered by his grandparents Michael and Kerry Ives. After relentless beatings he suffered a catastrophic brain injury. Hospital medics found he was severely malnourished and had more than 40 injuries on his body. He could not be saved. Here is the full story of the heartbreaking case.

Popular Cardiff cafe owner accused of bullying

The former manager of Bute Park is suing Cardiff council for allegedly failing to deal with "bullying" by a tenant cafe owner. Dr Julia Sas claims the owner of the Secret Garden cafe orchestrated a "campaign of misinformation" against her and that the council's inaction on this led to her resigning. Full story here.

Man suffers multiple stab wounds as police make public plea

A man is in hospital with multiple stab wounds to his body after an alleged attack in Cardiff. South Wales Police were alerted at around 11.35am on Saturday, July 19 that the 34-year-old man was receiving treatment for his injuries. Officers attended and it was confirmed that the alleged assault happened on Mandeville Street - just off Neville Street - in Riverside earlier that day. Enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what happened. Full story.

Met Office forecast for Wales tonight

The website states: "Late sunny spells to end Sunday as daytime showers ease. "Staying mostly dry overnight with clear spells, and perhaps a few mist patches. Mild, but fresher than last night. Minimum temperature 10 °C."

Man beat up, stripped naked and 'paraded' through village while people filmed

A man beat up his friend and forced him to take his clothes off before "parading" him naked through the streets to humiliate him, a court has heard. The distressing ordeal was filmed by people in the village on their mobile phones. A judge described Karl Griffiths' behaviour as "irrational" and likely committed while under the influence of drink or drugs. The defendant's barrister said his client hoped his friend could eventually forgive him for what he had done. Full story.

Slow traffic on main road

There is slow traffic on the A48 at A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Highbeech Roundabout). Travel time is ten minutes.

Heavy traffic on part of M4

There is heavy traffic on the M4 into the Brynglas Tunnel eastbound, Newport, before J26 A4051 (Malpas Road).

Charity fundraiser ends up in hospital

A man walking the entire Wales coastal path has described the utter agony of his journey. Kian di Salvo, 24 from Felinfoel, Llanelli is undertaking the Epic Journey to Raise Money for Fareshare Cymru. However, having walked 220 miles already, Kian has starting developing health issues. Full story.

New weather warning for Wales

The Met Office has updated its weather warning for Wales. Previously the forecaster issued a 27-hour yellow warning for rain which covered parts of south and west Wales. However this has since been updated as a 28- hour "thunderstorm" warning which covers the entire country. It has been in place since 6pm on Saturday and is due to end at 10pm on Sunday. Read more.

Met office forecast for Sunday

The Met Office forecast for Sunday reads: "A damp and cloudy start with outbreaks of rain.

"Sunnier breaks developing in the afternoon, but this also sparking off heavy showers and thunderstorms. Breezy, especially in and around any intense downpours. Humid start, fresher later. Maximum temperature 21 °C."