AMBITIOUS plans to build a 2,500-seat ice arena in Burnham have been unearthed by the Weekly News - and the designs could transform the town.

The multi-purpose building would draw thousands of visitors from across Somerset and give the local economy an enormous boost.

Bar and restaurant facilities could nestle alongside a rink used for community skating, professional ice hockey, shows and discos and the cold surface could be covered for other activities, including basketball.

You can read the full story in this week's Weekly News - and have your say on the idea in our new online forum, at forum.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk.