Wales raises 拢2.3m for Children in Need

Image caption, The EastEnders teamed up with Strictly professionals

More than 拢2.3m has been raised in Wales for Children in Need, taking the UK total to 拢47.9m.

James Bird, the charity's officer for Wales, praised all who held events, from cake sales to a sponsored bounce by a day care group in Pembrokeshire.

Children in Need is the 成人快手's charity and raises money for disadvantaged young people around the country.

The telethon featured stars, including EastEnders actors dancing with Strictly Come Dancing professionals.

Wales raised 拢2.45m last year.