A COMPANY boss unveiled multi-million pound plans to create a ski village - and between 100 and 150 new jobs.

Michael Jackson, co-owner of Mountaintop Ltd, which has a 200-metre dry ski slope in London, said he was absolutely delighted that Rossendale leisure committee had recommended his offer to lease Ski Rossendale.

Mr Jackson planned to invest between £5 and £10 million in the facility.

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