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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.

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

April 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2008: A lifesaving friend, success for girls' teams and a day at the zoo

Flashback to 2008: A lifesaving friend, success for girls' teams and a day at the zoo

April 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I have poured my heart and soul into creating a space that promotes relaxation'

'I have poured my heart and soul into creating a space that promotes relaxation'

Supporting image for story: National Tea Day: We visited The Tea Bees in Staffordshire which specialises in loose leaf blend

National Tea Day: We visited The Tea Bees in Staffordshire which specialises in loose leaf blend

April 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: Unique asparagus, a buzz at the castle and a police award

Flashback to 2003: Unique asparagus, a buzz at the castle and a police award

April 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'How my wedding dress experience inspired me to help brides avoid breaking the bank'

'How my wedding dress experience inspired me to help brides avoid breaking the bank'

Supporting image for story: 'I love cats and their lifestyle - that's why I've helped dozens'

'I love cats and their lifestyle - that's why I've helped dozens'

Supporting image for story: Murder and mayhem stalks the Lake District in a Wolverhampton author's latest thriller

Murder and mayhem stalks the Lake District in a Wolverhampton author's latest thriller

April 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2006: A new surgery, a school set to close and ramblers step out

Flashback to 2006: A new surgery, a school set to close and ramblers step out

April 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: West Midlands band with new identity to perform two gigs in Wolverhampton

Watch: West Midlands band with new identity to perform two gigs in Wolverhampton

April 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: Royal visit, sadness over post office axe and civic honours

Flashback to 2003: Royal visit, sadness over post office axe and civic honours

March 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1981: They’re off! Starting gun fired on inaugural London Marathon

Flashback to 1981: They’re off! Starting gun fired on inaugural London Marathon

March 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: It's game on at this lively sports bar in the centre of Stafford

It's game on at this lively sports bar in the centre of Stafford

Supporting image for story: Food review: Excellent food and friendly service at Thai Lanna Chasewater

Food review: Excellent food and friendly service at Thai Lanna Chasewater

March 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1999: End of an era as Noel shut the doors on his big house party

Flashback to 1999: End of an era as Noel shut the doors on his big house party

March 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the cat behaviourist from Gnosall who is helping to improve the human-feline bond

Meet the cat behaviourist from Gnosall who is helping to improve the human-feline bond

March 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2004: Pedigree pooches aim to land top dog titles at Crufts

Flashback to 2004: Pedigree pooches aim to land top dog titles at Crufts

March 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the vegan baker who makes decorative cupcakes that look just like flowers

Meet the vegan baker who makes decorative cupcakes that look just like flowers

March 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wicked Little Letters: We meet the cast of the poison-pen mystery drama

Wicked Little Letters: We meet the cast of the poison-pen mystery drama

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