LANCASHIRE'S depressed areas, where industry has lagged behind during the two wars may be redeveloped when the New Towns Bill comes into operation. Mr Silkin said in the house of Commons that where communities had outlived their usefulness, where for instance they were created to serve an industry which did not exist any longer, there was essentially a place which should be developed.

EARLY this morning, a fire broke out on the premises of Messrs Danchell and Co., the Peat Works, Red Moss, Horwich. A messenger was despatched for the fire brigade at Wallsuches, Horwich, who, with their engine "Wellington", succeeded in extinguishing the fire, but not before the flames had destroyed the boiler house and joiners' shop. It is rumoured this morning that the conduct of the watchman will be inquired into. The reported damage is about £300.

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