Stories from Heather Large | Express & Star

Heather Large

Special projects reporter - @HeatherL_star

Senior reporter and part of the Express & Star special projects team specialising in education and human interest features.

Stories by Heather Large

What it's like to work for the Poppy Appeal: It’s tough, but rewarding too

What it's like to work for the Poppy Appeal: It’s tough, but rewarding too

We owe the First World War and Second World War generations, those that came home and those that didn’t, a debt that can never be repaid.”

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 11, 2018

Inside the poppy factory: Jobs gave us purpose again

Inside the poppy factory: Jobs gave us purpose again

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 10, 2018

War book writer says 'my hero grandad was why I joined the military'

War book writer says 'my hero grandad was why I joined the military'

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 10, 2018

'A mother's work is never done!' - Love and cherish your mum

'A mother's work is never done!' - Love and cherish your mum

Talking Point | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

How Wolverhampton doctor faced first ever gas attack in First World War

How Wolverhampton doctor faced first ever gas attack in First World War

News | Last updated: Nov 7, 2018

Feed a Family This Christmas 2018: Time to spread a little joy

Feed a Family This Christmas 2018: Time to spread a little joy

Feed a Family | Last updated: Nov 5, 2018

Bank job: We meet Jayne Tinson who's worked in banking for 14 years

Bank job: We meet Jayne Tinson who's worked in banking for 14 years

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 4, 2018

Forging history: Black Country Living Museum celebrates 40th anniversary - pictures and video

Forging history: Black Country Living Museum celebrates 40th anniversary - pictures and video

Dudley | Last updated: Oct 29, 2018

What it's like to write horror stories: Nightmare was my inspiration

What it's like to write horror stories: Nightmare was my inspiration

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 28, 2018

Terror? You can make it up: Weekend chats to the creator of Screamfest's gruesome looks, Julie Tickle

Terror? You can make it up: Weekend chats to the creator of Screamfest's gruesome looks, Julie Tickle

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 27, 2018

Bats out of hell? No, they’re lovely

Bats out of hell? No, they’re lovely

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 27, 2018

Revealed: Meet the man making limbs out of drainpipes

Revealed: Meet the man making limbs out of drainpipes

Dudley | Last updated: Oct 23, 2018

WATCH: New drone film shows Wolverhampton from the skies

WATCH: New drone film shows Wolverhampton from the skies

Attractions | Last updated: Oct 22, 2018

What it's like to be a book illustrator

What it's like to be a book illustrator

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 21, 2018

It’s my party: How to avoid being a party pooper for your child

It’s my party: How to avoid being a party pooper for your child

Woman | Last updated: Oct 19, 2018

What it's like to grow pumpkins. . .It’s smashing!

What it's like to grow pumpkins. . .It’s smashing!

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 14, 2018

Cider House rules: Pip pip hooray! for Bridgnorth cider company

Cider House rules: Pip pip hooray! for Bridgnorth cider company

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 14, 2018

United for Duncan - former players, friends and family pay tribute to the Black Country football great

United for Duncan - former players, friends and family pay tribute to the Black Country football great

Dudley | Last updated: Oct 12, 2018

What it's like to be a mechanic: We're driven by our passion

What it's like to be a mechanic: We're driven by our passion

Weekend | Last updated: Oct 7, 2018

Tackling a de-clutter leaves me out of sorts

Tackling a de-clutter leaves me out of sorts

Talking Point | Last updated: Oct 4, 2018

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