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Wee Oscar Knox, who was given the all clear after battling a rare childhood cancer, took up tools on Friday to help other children going through treatment.

Staff have described how the vulnerable people who use their drop-in centre helped pick up the pieces and rebuild after it was gutted in an arson attack.

Pop star Katy Perry embarked on a charity visit to Madagascar last week to help raise awareness of humanitarian issues in the country.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy took a cheeky break from competing in a charity marathon in Ireland on Sunday by stopping for a pint of Guinness midway through the race.

A charity that supports grandparents caring for children of their extended family members is among 14 charities benefitting from £4.5m of Lottery funding.

Professional fighters have come together to launch a first-of-a-kind event in Belfast to support Wee Oscar Knox and his own brave battle against cancer.

Almost one third of callers who used a helpline in Northern Ireland last year waited more than six months to raise their concerns about child abuse.

The People's Millions is offering a community project anywhere in Northern Ireland the chance to win £50,000.

A former rioter says a youth club that has been given a cash boost of almost £500,000 helped to turn his life around.

A lottery winner from Northern Ireland has missed out on a £1million windfall after a ticket bought last summer remained unclaimed when the 180 day deadline arrived.

Bob Geldof surprised mourners at the funeral of his Band Aid colleague John James last Friday by turning up to the memorial to read his late pal's eulogy.

The prospect of homelessness is being faced by hundreds of families in Northern Ireland, the Simon Community has warned.

The stars of One Direction were given an "eye-opening" experience during a charity trip to Ghana as they saw poverty and slums up close for the first time.

One in four people in Northern Ireland have admitted to throwing out at least one unwanted gift this Christmas, a poll by retailer Marks & Spencer has found.

The 36th Black Santa Christmas Appeal at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast city centre has drawn to a close.

Terminally ill children have enjoyed a magical trip to Lapland as a local charity organised for them to meet Santa Claus.

A special programme Shooting For The Stars has been following a host of Northern Ireland's famous faces, as they take part in quirky photoshoots as part of a UTV cameraman's fundraising project.

Goldie Hawn, Alan Rickman and Sean Bean showed off their stockbroking skills in London on Wednesday by taking to the trading floor to raise money for charity.

The GAA community is helping to raise funds to repatriate Co Down man Ryan Doyle, who died in hospital in Australia.

Health Minister Edwin Poots has revealed his department will invest £2.75m towards an MRI Scanner at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

UTV newsreaders are ditching the newsroom and joining staff from the Royal Hospital for a unique dance-off this weekend.

UTV's inimitable Julian Simmons is facing life behind bars unless he can raise thousands of pounds in bail - but never fear, it's all in support of a very good cause ...

Oscar Knox, the four-year-old who has been battling a rare form of cancer has arrived home in Belfast after recovering in an American hospital.

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell took to the London stage on Thursday night for a cameo appearance in Singin' In The Rain to raise money for charity.

John McAreavey, whose wife Michaela was murdered on honeymoon, has told UTV he will continue in his fight for justice.

The father of Oscar Knox has told UTV the family are hopeful of good news on Friday, but still don't know when they will be able to return home.

Stars came out to support Wee Oscar and his fight against cancer at a gala ball in Belfast on Thursday night.

The family of a Co Down boy with a form of cerebral palsy say they are overwhelmed by the response to a campaign which raised £50,000 for an operation to help him walk.

The parents of little Oscar Knox have said they won't stop fighting to save his life as he begins tests to see if he can join a potentially life-saving trial in America.

The parents of Oscar Knox, the brave boy who is battling cancer, tell UTV how the global campaign for his treatment has helped them through the dark days.

A Belfast man, who lost both his legs while serving in Afganistan, has abseiled down Belfast's Europa Hotel to raise money for fellow soliders.

A Cookstown man has completed a gruelling 20 marathons in 20 days to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind people.

Prince Harry has had an unusual greeting from a little Lisburn girl on Monday, when she gave the royal "a big lick".

British royal Prince Harry has made his first public appearance since naked pictures of him partying in Las Vegas were leaked online.

A thief responsible for stealing £1,000 in funds raised for seriously ill three-year-old Oscar Knox seems to have had a change of heart, after the missing money was left in a church.