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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 BelfastWestlife 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/pudseyTo 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