Worcester, Massachusetts
City in Massachusetts, United States
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Worcester is the 2nd most populous city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the 114th most populous city in the United States. Named after Worcester, England, the city's population was 206,518 at the 2020 census, also making it the second-most populous city in New England after Boston. Worcester is approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield and 40 miles (64 km) north-northwest of Providence. Due to its location near the geographic center of Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth"; a heart is the official symbol of the city. Worcester is the historical seat of Worcester County in central Massachusetts.
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Listen: Non-league commentariesListen to BBC radio commentary of the FA Vase semi-final first leg as Worcester take on Great Wakering and Romford face Lincoln United, plus Sholing host Plymouth Parkway in the Southern League Premier..BBC Sport - Published | |
Man charged with murder after death of 61-year-old woman in WorcesterA 50-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a woman was killed and another was seriously injured.Sky News - Published | |
Six-year-old boy and two women die in two-car crashTwo women and a six-year-old boy have died after two cars collided near Worcester, emergency services have said.Sky News - Published | |
Jockey in ride inquiry given exclusion orderDylan Kitts has been given an exclusion order after failing to co-operate with an inquiry into his controversial ride on Hillsin at Worcester last year.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gloucester-Hartpury bring in Scotland's MattinsonGloucester-Hartpury sign Scotland scrum-half Caity Mattinson after the collapse of Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wasps chief Holland now main Worcester shareholderWasps owner Chris Holland becomes the majority shareholder in Worcester Warriors, reports BBC Hereford & Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Massachusetts Teen Dies After Doing Viral Spicy Chip ChallengeA Massachusetts teen is dead after eating an incredibly spicy chip that's the subject of a viral challenge -- and his family is directly blaming the snack. 14-year-old Harris Wolobah passed away Friday..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jockey Kitts suspended after controversial rideJockey Dylan Kitts has had his license suspended with immediate effect following his controversial ride on Hillsin at Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Horse banned for 40 days after controversial rideHillsin is banned from running for 40 days and jockey Dylan Kitts referred to the British Horseracing Authority after finishing third at WorcesterBBC Sport - Published | |
Wales duo Harries and Thomas leave WorcesterWales number eight Sioned Harries and recently retired prop Caryl Thomas leave Worcester Warriors Women.BBC Sport - Published | |
Exeter hammer Worcester to go top of Premier 15sExeter Chiefs produce a dominant 57-5 win at Worcester Warriors to go top of the Premier 15s table.BBC Sport - Published | |
Worcester agree Wasps move to Sixways in principleNew Worcester Warriors owners Atlas Group say at a meeting with supporters that there is agreement in principle for Wasps to play at Sixways.BBC Sport - Published | |
RFU approves Wasps' place in ChampionshipThe RFU confirms that Wasps - currently without a home - will play in next season's Championship but Worcester will not take part.BBC Sport - Published | RFU rejects Worcester plan for league returnWorcester's application to return to professional rugby next season is rejected by the RFU, but Wasps are approved.BBC Sport - Published |
Worcester buyers say RFU conditions 'unreasonable'The prospective buyers of Worcester Warriors accuse the Rugby Football Union of trying to impose unfair conditions on the deal.BBC Sport - Published | Worcester preferred bidders given two more weeksWorcester Warriors' preferred bidders Atlas - fronted by Jim O'Toole - are given two more weeks to finalise their bid.BBC Sport - Published |
Worcester earn surprise win at QuinsWorcester Warriors claim a surprise bonus-point win at Harlequins and reigning champions Saracens beat Loughborough Lightning on the opening weekend in the Premier 15s.BBC Sport - Published | Exeter debts 'incomparable' to other clubsExeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says debts the club want to pay off by the sale of a 'non-rugby asset' are "incomparable" to the debts faced by Wasps and Worcester.BBC Sport - Published |
County Championship: Watch Ben Stokes hit 34 off an over in epic Durham inningsWatch as Ben Stokes hits 34 off a single over as he reached his century in 64 balls during his innings for Durham at Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | Premiership Rugby Cup: Worcester 27-21 Gloucester - Warriors keep perfect recordWorcester keep up their perfect record in the Premiership Rugby Cup as they beat previously undefeated Gloucester 27-21.BBC Sport - Published |
Premier 15s: Zoe Aldcroft scores back-to-back tries as Gloucester Hartpury beat WorcesterWorld women's rugby player of the year Zoe Aldcroft scores back-to-back tries in Gloucester-Hartpury's 36-10 win at Worcester Warrior.BBC Sport - Published | Premier 15s: Worcester Warriors 10-36 Gloucester-HartpuryWorld player of the year Zoe Aldcroft and teenager Sisilia Tuipulotu both score twice as Gloucester-Hartpury claime a bonus-point win at Worcester.BBC Sport - Published |
England 89-0 USA: Red Roses score 15 tries against USA - watch all the triesWatch all 15 tries as England end their victorious autumn campaign in dominant style sweeping aside the United States with an 89-0 win in Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | England 89-0 United States: Hosts end victorious autumn campaign in dominant styleEngland end their victorious autumn campaign in dominant style as they swept aside the United States with a 15-try win in Worcester.BBC Sport - Published |
Premiership: Northampton Saints 66-10 Worcester - Hapless visitors destroyed with 10 triesWeakened Worcester are badly beaten again at Franklin's Gardens by Northampton, who climb to second in the Premiership.BBC Sport - Published | Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 42-5 Worcester Warriors - Sam Simmonds scores twice on returnSam Simmonds marks his return to Premiership action following the British and Irish Lions tour with two tries as Exeter thrash Worcester.BBC Sport - Published |
Premiership: Harlequins 35-29 Worcester - Quins edge win over battling WarriorsPremiership champions Harlequins score five tries to beat Worcester Warriors, who grab two late bonus points at The Stoop.BBC Sport - Published | England v New Zealand ODI: Charlie Dean takes four wickets as England win by 13 runsWatch as England's Charlie Dean takes four wickets as the hosts beat New Zealand by 13 runs in the second one-day international at Worcester.BBC Sport - Published |