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Pudsey fundraisers raise £381,443 | Pudsey fundraisers raise £381,443 |
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The BBC's annual Children in Need appeal has raised more than £380,000 in Northern Ireland and more than £18m across the UK. | The BBC's annual Children in Need appeal has raised more than £380,000 in Northern Ireland and more than £18m across the UK. |
As phone lines closed at 0215 GMT, nationally the appeal total stood at £18,300,392 and locally at £381,443. | As phone lines closed at 0215 GMT, nationally the appeal total stood at £18,300,392 and locally at £381,443. |
And as usual, an array of wacky stunts and events from water skiing on chilly Lough Erne to shearing sheep took place to help the BBC charity. | And as usual, an array of wacky stunts and events from water skiing on chilly Lough Erne to shearing sheep took place to help the BBC charity. |
Last year in Northern Ireland, almost £2.5m was given out through 301 grants. | Last year in Northern Ireland, almost £2.5m was given out through 301 grants. |
CHILDREN IN NEEDSee more pictures from the fundraising extravaganzaIn pictures | |
TV cameras were out and about in Omagh, Warrenpoint, Belleek, Armagh and Derry as well as the main event in Belfast. | TV cameras were out and about in Omagh, Warrenpoint, Belleek, Armagh and Derry as well as the main event in Belfast. |
Local presenters included John Daly, Donna Traynor and Christine Bleakley. | Local presenters included John Daly, Donna Traynor and Christine Bleakley. |
Westlife performed their latest number one in Belfast | Westlife performed their latest number one in Belfast |
The show featured musical performances from some of the biggest names in pop including Westlife and Katie Melua. | The show featured musical performances from some of the biggest names in pop including Westlife and Katie Melua. |
And a host of stars doubled up with famous singing faces to duet in the BBC's Blackstaff studios in Belfast - including ex-Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton and NI football manager Lawrie Sanchez. | And a host of stars doubled up with famous singing faces to duet in the BBC's Blackstaff studios in Belfast - including ex-Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton and NI football manager Lawrie Sanchez. |
Since 1980, more than £10m has been raised on the night by generous donations and fundraisers in Northern Ireland. | Since 1980, more than £10m has been raised on the night by generous donations and fundraisers in Northern Ireland. |
To make a donation to this year's BBC Children in Need, call 0845 733 2233 or log on to: www.bbc.co.uk/ni/pudsey | To make a donation to this year's BBC Children in Need, call 0845 733 2233 or log on to: www.bbc.co.uk/ni/pudsey |
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