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Heather Large

Special projects reporter

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

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It’s very calming and therapeutic' - Albrighton charity helping people reap the benefits of angling

'It’s very calming and therapeutic' - Albrighton charity helping people reap the benefits of angling

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started a craft business in Bearwood while pregnant and now I sell to customers around the world'

'I started a craft business in Bearwood while pregnant and now I sell to customers around the world'

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I left teaching to become an osteopath and now help people in pain at my practice in Eccleshall"

"I left teaching to become an osteopath and now help people in pain at my practice in Eccleshall"

May 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'

'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I love James Bond so much I turned a room in my Wolverhampton home into a shrine to my favourite fictional spy'

'I love James Bond so much I turned a room in my Wolverhampton home into a shrine to my favourite fictional spy'

May 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started my artisan bakery business in Staffordshire after my children bought me a bread making course'

'I started my artisan bakery business in Staffordshire after my children bought me a bread making course'

April 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Meet the Staffordshire arborist transforming unique trees into bespoke furniture

Meet the Staffordshire arborist transforming unique trees into bespoke furniture

March 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit the quirky gift shop causing a buzz in Staffordshire that is based in a shepherds hut

We visit the quirky gift shop causing a buzz in Staffordshire that is based in a shepherds hut

March 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Meet the Staffordshire cook sharing her passion for Indian cuisine and culture with her incredible School of Spice

Meet the Staffordshire cook sharing her passion for Indian cuisine and culture with her incredible School of Spice

March 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'There’s always something new to learn': Cannock waiter reaches final of fine dining award

'There’s always something new to learn': Cannock waiter reaches final of fine dining award

Supporting image for story: 'I'm leaving my home in Shifnal to walk 1,200 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End to help the army'

'I'm leaving my home in Shifnal to walk 1,200 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End to help the army'

February 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit the dog-friendly Staffordshire tearoom which has the perfect recipe for success

We visit the dog-friendly Staffordshire tearoom which has the perfect recipe for success

Supporting image for story: 'It was the best day of my life' - book deal turns the page for Black Country author

'It was the best day of my life' - book deal turns the page for Black Country author

February 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Horses are such a big part of people’s lives' - what it's like to be an equine photographer in Staffordshire

'Horses are such a big part of people’s lives' - what it's like to be an equine photographer in Staffordshire

February 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Penkridge shop JoJo's combines style and comfort for all occasions

Penkridge shop JoJo's combines style and comfort for all occasions

January 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Meet the Black Country artist puting the region on the map

Meet the Black Country artist puting the region on the map

December 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Wolverhampton cat sitters who care for people's pets while they are on holiday

Meet the Wolverhampton cat sitters who care for people's pets while they are on holiday

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: A presidential visit and victory for England at the Rugby World Cup Final

Flashback to 2003: A presidential visit and victory for England at the Rugby World Cup Final

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: WATCH: 'These ghost stories are very chilling' - welcome to the spooky world of Weeping Bank

WATCH: 'These ghost stories are very chilling' - welcome to the spooky world of Weeping Bank

Supporting image for story: 'I enjoy making a difference to people's lives' - what it's like to be a hypnotherapist

'I enjoy making a difference to people's lives' - what it's like to be a hypnotherapist

October 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: I've put my heart and soul into my crystal shop - it's so nice people can find what they want

I've put my heart and soul into my crystal shop - it's so nice people can find what they want

September 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Kinver artist who has rediscovered her love of painting

Meet the Kinver artist who has rediscovered her love of painting

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Halesowen mother and daughter helping to preserve precious memories

Meet the Halesowen mother and daughter helping to preserve precious memories

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kate Winslet on the journalist who put Nazis in focus

Kate Winslet on the journalist who put Nazis in focus

September 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'This job makes me smile every day': What it's like running a Black Country sweet shop

'This job makes me smile every day': What it's like running a Black Country sweet shop

Supporting image for story: Meet the horticultural expert from Walsall who helps people to create their dream gardens

Meet the horticultural expert from Walsall who helps people to create their dream gardens

July 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: I'm a cheesemonger who champions artisan produce and always puts customers first

I'm a cheesemonger who champions artisan produce and always puts customers first

Supporting image for story: I visited a family favourite Bewdley pub to find out if the food was as good as I remembered - here's my verdict

I visited a family favourite Bewdley pub to find out if the food was as good as I remembered - here's my verdict

July 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet Pep the Poet who retired from teaching and is now 'scattering sunshine one poem at a time'

Meet Pep the Poet who retired from teaching and is now 'scattering sunshine one poem at a time'

July 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We wanted to create something more than a basic pet shop and had really good feedback'

'We wanted to create something more than a basic pet shop and had really good feedback'

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge author draws from his grandfather's First World War experience as a 'secret agent'

Stourbridge author draws from his grandfather's First World War experience as a 'secret agent'

July 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: The Big Debate: Which is the best chocolate treat ever?

The Big Debate: Which is the best chocolate treat ever?

July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: We visited a popular Lichfield pub for dinner which boasts about being 'really good' - here's our verdict

We visited a popular Lichfield pub for dinner which boasts about being 'really good' - here's our verdict

Supporting image for story: Meet the Penkridge choreographer making dance theatre that aims to change the world

Meet the Penkridge choreographer making dance theatre that aims to change the world

June 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the retro gamer making unique consoles at his home in Wolverhampton

Meet the retro gamer making unique consoles at his home in Wolverhampton

June 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I like to honour the person as well as make them laugh!' Meet a Smethwick caricature expert

'I like to honour the person as well as make them laugh!' Meet a Smethwick caricature expert

June 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1999: Boating fun in the sun at the River Severn regatta charity event

Flashback to 1999: Boating fun in the sun at the River Severn regatta charity event

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It means everything to me that people get comfort and entertainment from my books'

'It means everything to me that people get comfort and entertainment from my books'

Supporting image for story: Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show: A showcase for the RAF

Cosford Air Show: A showcase for the RAF

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2002: Pageantry and music as the country marks golden jubilee

Flashback to 2002: Pageantry and music as the country marks golden jubilee

May 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I love that I can come up with these weird and wonderful ideas and make jewellery'

'I love that I can come up with these weird and wonderful ideas and make jewellery'

May 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2004: A new look, new residents and a toddler walk as Dudley Zoo gets busy

Flashback to 2004: A new look, new residents and a toddler walk as Dudley Zoo gets busy

May 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the mother and daughter team running a successful florist's and gift shop in family footsteps

Meet the mother and daughter team running a successful florist's and gift shop in family footsteps

May 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton author is shining a light on brilliant bogs

Wolverhampton author is shining a light on brilliant bogs

May 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I've opened the first Brain Gym in a new approach to help people with their mental health'

'I've opened the first Brain Gym in a new approach to help people with their mental health'

April 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1997: Eurovision winners walk on sunshine

Flashback to 1997: Eurovision winners walk on sunshine

April 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Wolverhampton glass artist who loves her "completely and utterly addictive" craft

Meet the Wolverhampton glass artist who loves her "completely and utterly addictive" craft

April 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I've got incurable cancer - but I'm determined to help others in their Race for Life'

'I've got incurable cancer - but I'm determined to help others in their Race for Life'

Supporting image for story: Determined mum to start Race for Life after secondary cancer diagnosis

Determined mum to start Race for Life after secondary cancer diagnosis