Sick of election coverage? Then never fear.
We've put together five stories that will make you forget all about it and warm your heart.
1. 'He's our Christmas miracle': Bobby, six, makes full recovery after cardiac arrest
Six-year-old Bobby Phelps is looking forward to Christmas a year after surviving a devastating cardiac arrest.
Bobby only survived because his dad remembered first aid lessons he was given on a lifeguarding course when he was 15.
2. Sunday Roast Deliveries launches appeal to feed the homeless
Sunday Roast Deliveries has launched its annual Homeless Feed campaign. Founder Paul Lavery will supply a 3-4 course meal for about 40 homeless people and is looking to hear from people who would like to make a donation towards his campaign.
3. Baker making cakes for people with cancer launches Christmas hamper project
Professional cake baker Annette Langley-Tayler is making a luxury hamper for someone with cancer.
Founder of Cakes for Cancer Dorset, Annette is branching out further with her charitable deeds by building a hamper for someone with cancer who has been nominated by their family.
4. 10 things to do across Dorset this weekend
If you're lucky enough to have the weekend off, there's lots to look forward to. Events include Jools Holland, The Best Ever Christmas Show and Special Santa Express trains.
5. New cafe Za Za opens in Bournemouth town centre
A new independent cafe has opened on Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Za Za opened on December 3 and specialises in selling fresh food.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here