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Here are the five top stories we have published this week:

1. Line-up announced for this year's Bridport Literary Festival

Polly Harvey, Hugh Bonneville, Sheila Hancock, Kit de Waal, Joanna Quinn and more make up the line-up for this year's Bridport Literary Festival.

2. SUP with the Saltbirds: Meet the group taking to the sea

Meet Sancha and the Saltbirds, a group inspiring women to get out on the water to paddle board, face their fears and build confidence.

3. New sculptures created by local artist unveiled in Bridport

Bridport Town Council has welcomed the addition of nine new sculptures added to the popular Bridport Sculpture Trail by local artist Greta Berlin.

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4. 'A feather in Bridport's cap': Grayson Perry's Covid Bell created with help from Bridport company

Grayson Perry's Covid Bell came to Bridport's Nicholson Engineering to be created before going to the Royal Academy in London for an exhibition.

5. Bridport: Local man completes Isle of Wight loop for charity

A member of Bridport charity The Living Tree Martyn Allen completes seven-day coastal walk of the Isle of Wight.