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22 hours ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A Preston singer-songwriter has collaborated with a US rapper on a new song. Owen Holt’s debut single, She’s The One, features Mesa, who is based in New York City. Owen is a rising artist whose music draws from pop, R&B, urban, soul, and hip-hop influences. His sound is described as being defined by raw storytelling, emotional depth, and melodies that resonate. Thanks to the Mesa collaboration, Owen has already been given the incredible opportunity of performing at London’s Indigo at The O2.

1 day ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A thunderstorm warning means Jazzin’ the Park 2025 won’t take place in a park after all, but indoors at 53 Degrees. Although the event is moving from the usual venue of Winckley Square, it will continue tomorrow (Saturday 7 June) as planned from 12pm to 7pm. The event is the finale of Preston Jazz Festival, which has seen around 40 free musical events and activities take place in the city since Sunday 18 May.

3 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Paul Faulkner

Plans for a new estate in Leyland have been kicked out by councillors amid concerns that they would pose a danger to children walking to and from school. The 23-home development proposed for land off Cocker Lane in Moss Side was rejected by South Ribble Borough Council‚Äôs planning committee after locals lined up to warn of what they said would be the risk to school kids using the narrow route as a cut-through to class ‚Äď as well as to the residents living there.

3 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Paul Faulkner

Union leaders have told the Reform UK ‘DOGE unit’ set to scrutinise the finances of Lancashire County Council that it will find little fat to cut – and will face a fight if it suggests sacking staff. They were reacting to the announcement that the authority is next in line to receive a visit from the party’s cost-cutting squad, which has been modelled on Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency in the United States.

3 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A former food hall trader has graduated to owning a city centre eatery, just months after going into business. Kieran Tolenaar launched Saucier at Chew’s Yard in November last year and has now moved to his own premises at 17-19 Market Street. 25-year-old Kieran launched the new concept restaurant on Sunday (1 June), offering fresh pasta and Italian sandwiches daily, using quality, local ingredients, all at an affordable price.