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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 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: Ex-Goodyear workers hand £21k to Acorns children's hospice

Ex-Goodyear workers hand £21k to Acorns children's hospice

June 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Gardener Andy celebrates 40 years at Dudley Zoo

Gardener Andy celebrates 40 years at Dudley Zoo

June 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Dudley Dudley Zoo celebrates spring baby boom

Dudley Dudley Zoo celebrates spring baby boom

May 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: 'I’m proud of my scars because I’m still here' - says Macmillan nurse Mandie Ballentine recalling her battle with breast cancer

'I’m proud of my scars because I’m still here' - says Macmillan nurse Mandie Ballentine recalling her battle with breast cancer

May 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Family matters: Take it outside

Family matters: Take it outside

May 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Real life: Going ape for zookeeper job

Real life: Going ape for zookeeper job

Supporting image for story: Real life: Build your own Westfield kit car

Real life: Build your own Westfield kit car

May 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Dr Johnson brushes up on his Shakespeare in new comedy play

Dr Johnson brushes up on his Shakespeare in new comedy play

May 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Heavenly ale to raise cash for Albrighton church

Heavenly ale to raise cash for Albrighton church

May 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: By Royal Invitation: Behind the scenes at a palace garden party

By Royal Invitation: Behind the scenes at a palace garden party

May 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: I make a bride feel beautiful: Shropshire wedding dress maker and her dreamy designs

I make a bride feel beautiful: Shropshire wedding dress maker and her dreamy designs

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a wedding cake maker: Lisa really is the ace of cakes in Staffordshire

What it's like to be a wedding cake maker: Lisa really is the ace of cakes in Staffordshire

May 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Price of parenting: What are the options when it comes to childcare?

Price of parenting: What are the options when it comes to childcare?

May 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Mark’s Retreat into writing is successful

Mark’s Retreat into writing is successful

May 14, 2018

Supporting image for story: Black Country’s Dancing Grannies will join Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh on upcoming tour - including Birmingham show

Black Country’s Dancing Grannies will join Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh on upcoming tour - including Birmingham show

May 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: Waterway to spend a day! Our day with the lock keepers on Dudley No. 1 Canal in Brierley Hill

Waterway to spend a day! Our day with the lock keepers on Dudley No. 1 Canal in Brierley Hill

Supporting image for story: Dressed for success - we chat to owner of Mode, a Codsall menswear shop

Dressed for success - we chat to owner of Mode, a Codsall menswear shop

May 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Flicker of hope for the women’s game: Subbuteo launches all-female playset

Flicker of hope for the women’s game: Subbuteo launches all-female playset

May 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: Tellytubby treat lined up for Dudley Zoo’s sponsored walk

Tellytubby treat lined up for Dudley Zoo’s sponsored walk

May 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: West Midland food banks give out 120,000 food parcels in 12 months

West Midland food banks give out 120,000 food parcels in 12 months

May 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Cycling and craft ale enthusiast Scott Povey launches The Fixed Wheel Brewery in Blackheath

Cycling and craft ale enthusiast Scott Povey launches The Fixed Wheel Brewery in Blackheath

Supporting image for story: We can’t wait to have a sip! - we visit Oswestry gin and whiskey distillery

We can’t wait to have a sip! - we visit Oswestry gin and whiskey distillery

April 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: Stafford Gatehouse Youth Theatre to perform The Tin Soldier

Stafford Gatehouse Youth Theatre to perform The Tin Soldier

Supporting image for story: Comic Chris Ramsey in Dudley Town Hall show

Comic Chris Ramsey in Dudley Town Hall show

Supporting image for story: Sarah wants cancer survivors to join her for Walsall Race for Life - WATCH

Sarah wants cancer survivors to join her for Walsall Race for Life - WATCH

April 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: A day out at The Falconry Centre at Webbs of Hagley

A day out at The Falconry Centre at Webbs of Hagley

April 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Young Burntwood cancer survivor will get muddy for charity

Young Burntwood cancer survivor will get muddy for charity

April 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Fun house! Telford children's entertainer Louie Croston shares her story

Fun house! Telford children's entertainer Louie Croston shares her story

April 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Find out how to donate blood in the West Midlands to ease pressure on NHS

Find out how to donate blood in the West Midlands to ease pressure on NHS

April 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a police special: People always need our help

What it's like to be a police special: People always need our help

April 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: Puppet theatre brings the magic of Snow White to Stourbridge

Puppet theatre brings the magic of Snow White to Stourbridge

April 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Early diagnosis saved mother’s life

Early diagnosis saved mother’s life

April 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Chef Liam Watton is str-eats ahead with his food festival

Chef Liam Watton is str-eats ahead with his food festival

April 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a train driver: I see some beautiful sights but I hate being late

What it's like to be a train driver: I see some beautiful sights but I hate being late

April 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton band’s new single supports homeless charities - with video

Wolverhampton band’s new single supports homeless charities - with video

Supporting image for story: All ale to the memory of Duncan

All ale to the memory of Duncan

Supporting image for story: Goodyear staff’s £307k gift of life to New Cross Hospital

Goodyear staff’s £307k gift of life to New Cross Hospital

April 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a Bishop: It’s a time to celebrate life this Easter

What it's like to be a Bishop: It’s a time to celebrate life this Easter

Supporting image for story: Real life: Meet the happy boarder bunnies!

Real life: Meet the happy boarder bunnies!

March 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Family matters: Gadget getaway

Family matters: Gadget getaway

March 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a farmer: We love working with animals!

What it's like to be a farmer: We love working with animals!

March 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Duncan Edwards exhibition extended by a further month due to 'amazing' response

Duncan Edwards exhibition extended by a further month due to 'amazing' response

Supporting image for story: A small wonder: Meet the miniature makers at Birmingham show

A small wonder: Meet the miniature makers at Birmingham show

March 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Waterways show tour to visit the Black Country

Waterways show tour to visit the Black Country

March 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Sandwell College worker is heading to the Commonwealth Games

Sandwell College worker is heading to the Commonwealth Games

Supporting image for story: Free Shakespeare festival coming to Wolverhampton

Free Shakespeare festival coming to Wolverhampton

March 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Overnight accommodation and luxury apartments plan for Himley Hall

Overnight accommodation and luxury apartments plan for Himley Hall

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Animators behind Wallace and Grommit visit Walsall school

WATCH: Animators behind Wallace and Grommit visit Walsall school

Supporting image for story: The hidden world behind The Sleeping Beauty pictured at Birmingham Hippodrome

The hidden world behind The Sleeping Beauty pictured at Birmingham Hippodrome

March 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Grateful Martin is on target for games gold

Grateful Martin is on target for games gold

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