Future of Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory unclear as council confirms withdrawal

Future of Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory unclear as council confirms withdrawal

One of Gloucester’s most historic landmarks faces an uncertain future beyond May 2026, after Gloucester City Council confirmed it will step away from the day-to-day running of Blackfriars Priory, bringing public open days and venue bookings to an end.

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Rendcomb College announces it is permanently closing after 106 years

Rendcomb College announces it is permanently closing after 106 years

Gloucester Cathedral announces brand-new networking event for Gloucestershire businesses and entrepreneurs

Gloucester Cathedral announces brand-new networking event for Gloucestershire businesses and entrepreneurs

The first signs of spring are here as Batsford Arboretum’s snowdrop season bursts into life

The first signs of spring are here as Batsford Arboretum’s snowdrop season bursts into life

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Future of Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory unclear as council confirms withdrawal

Future of Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory unclear as council confirms withdrawal

Rendcomb College announces it is permanently closing after 106 years

Rendcomb College announces it is permanently closing after 106 years

Gloucester Cathedral announces brand-new networking event for Gloucestershire businesses and entrepreneurs

Gloucester Cathedral announces brand-new networking event for Gloucestershire businesses and entrepreneurs

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Tweedy's Massive Circus is back for a 'Big Number Two'

Revised first phase of £11 million Forest of Dean leisure centre granted planning permission

Revised first phase of £11 million Forest of Dean leisure centre granted planning permission

The first signs of spring are here as Batsford Arboretum’s snowdrop season bursts into life

The first signs of spring are here as Batsford Arboretum’s snowdrop season bursts into life

'Transformative' M5 Junction 10 upgrade to begin this year with additional £71.5 million secured

'Transformative' M5 Junction 10 upgrade to begin this year with additional £71.5 million secured

Traders who owe thousands in unpaid rent told to leave Gloucester indoor market

Traders who owe thousands in unpaid rent told to leave Gloucester indoor market

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Tewkesbury firm tops Sunday Times ranking of south west's fastest-growing tech firms

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Global creative communications agency acquires Gloucestershire digital marketing firm

Kinship foster carers across Gloucestershire receive milestone pay increase

Kinship foster carers across Gloucestershire receive milestone pay increase

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Entries for Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 are officially open

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