About Worcester
Worcester is the county town of Worcestershire that sits on the banks of the River Severn. Truly an ancient English city, Worcester combines its heritage with a modern outlook that takes in modern day shops, contemporary eateries and cutting edge arts and entertainment.Worcester also has a rich sporting history with rugby, rowing, horse racing and cricket all on offer throughout the year. Popular visitor attractions include magnificent Worcester Cathedral which dates back to the 11th century, George Marshall Medical Museum which is not for the squeamish and the Elgar Birthplace Museum which covers the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar, one of England's greatest composers.
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Missing prisoner returns to jail
A prisoner who absconded from an open jail in Worcestershire returns, but two more inmates are still missing.
Jewellery taken in armed robbery
An unknown amount of jewellery is stolen in an armed robbery at a Worcestershire store in the afternoon.
Men in court over post raid death
Four men accused of killing a man and injuring his father in a post office robbery in Worcestershire appear in court.
Gas fears following lorry crash
An exclusion zone is set up in Worcestershire after a lorry carrying liquid petroleum gas overturns.
Honour for repatriated soldiers
Five British soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan - including Pte Robert Laws, of Bromsgrove - are being repatriated to the UK.
Man killed colleague on night out
A man who killed his colleague by hitting him in the face on a work night out in Worcestershire is jailed for two years.
Academy 'will bring improvements'
Worcester's first academy school will bring key changes and improvements for students, says its project manager.
Apology following 'racist jokes'
A parish council in Worcestershire apologises after people complain that jokes in a newsletter were racist and sexist.
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