TODAY is the 25th anniversary of the Falkland conflict, the News will be looking back on how people in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne were affected.
Many young men from the area took part in the conflict, which will be celebrated officially across the country this weekend.
The News will be talking to Michael Kirkland from Chard Junction, one of the young sailors who took part in the conflict about his experience.
To read more make sure you pick up your copy of next week's News.
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