THE man behind the plan to transform an East Lancashire hillside into a holidaymakers' paradise admitted the scheme had finally bitten the dust.

Eddie Quiligotti, the businessman behind the £300 million "Zeri" scheme, which was planned for the Huncoat Power station site, said: "It's no use banging your head against a brick wall."

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