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Gardaí have called off the Child Rescue Alert for teenager Sait Canbullu after determining he was not abducted. He has been found safe and well in County Sligo.

The Child Rescue Alert for 15-year-old Sait Canbullu has been called off after Gardaí determined he was not abducted but was instead with relatives trying to hide him from authorities.

Wexford County Council has announced a Vacant Property Scheme offering grants towards office fit-out costs for vacant commercial properties in Wexford Town.

TK Maxx will open in Wexford Town after An Bord Pleanála rejected a planning objection to its Stonebridge retail unit, creating up to 40 jobs.

County Wexford has the highest rate of drink driving and driving without a seat belt in Ireland, according to Department of Transport figures.

Four families from Rathangan and Ballymitty in County Wexford had their homes burgled while attending a funeral, prompting fears that burglars are targeting the houses of mourners.

Aidan O’Brien has stepped down as manager of the Wexford Senior Football Team, citing personal reasons. He was appointed in 2012 and previously led the Under-21s to a Leinster Final.

A Polish national was arrested at Rosslare Europort after Revenue officers seized up to €40,000 in cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

Met Eireann has issued an Orange Alert for the Bank Holiday weekend, warning of over 70mm of rain and possible localised flooding, with Leinster expected to be the worst affected.

Murder accused James “Chuck” Connors from Drinagh, County Wexford, is set to be released on bail after his solicitors applied to the High Court to reduce the required surety amount.