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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.

May 11, 2025

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

Entertainment|May 11

May 4, 2025

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

Food and Drink|May 4

April 20, 2025

Meet the Staffordshire arborist transforming unique trees into bespoke furniture

Features|Apr 20

March 16, 2025

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

Features|Mar 16

March 9, 2025

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

Food and Drink|Mar 9

March 2, 2025

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

Entertainment|Mar 2

'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

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

Entertainment|Feb 23

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

Features|Feb 23

February 16, 2025

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

February 2, 2025

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

January 30, 2025

Meet the Black Country artist puting the region on the map

December 21, 2024

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

Features|Dec 21, 2024

November 11, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Nov 11, 2024

October 27, 2024

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

Weekend|Oct 27, 2024

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

Weekend|Oct 27, 2024

October 6, 2024

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

Weekend|Oct 6, 2024

September 22, 2024

Meet the Kinver artist who has rediscovered her love of painting

Weekend|Sep 22, 2024

September 15, 2024

Meet the Halesowen mother and daughter helping to preserve precious memories

Weekend|Sep 15, 2024

September 14, 2024

Kate Winslet on the journalist who put Nazis in focus

Features|Sep 14, 2024

September 8, 2024

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

Features|Sep 8, 2024

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

Features|Sep 8, 2024

July 28, 2024

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

Features|Jul 28, 2024

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

Dining out|Jul 28, 2024

July 21, 2024

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

Weekend|Jul 21, 2024

July 14, 2024

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

Business|Jul 14, 2024

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

Weekend|Jul 14, 2024

July 9, 2024

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

Features|Jul 9, 2024

July 8, 2024

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

Food and Drink|Jul 8, 2024

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

Features|Jul 8, 2024

June 30, 2024

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

Features|Jun 30, 2024

June 23, 2024

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

Weekend|Jun 23, 2024

June 10, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Jun 10, 2024

June 8, 2024

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

Weekend|Jun 8, 2024

Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Features|Jun 8, 2024

Cosford Air Show: A showcase for the RAF

Features|Jun 8, 2024

June 3, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Jun 3, 2024

May 26, 2024

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

Weekend|May 26, 2024

May 20, 2024

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

Nostalgia|May 20, 2024

May 19, 2024

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

Features|May 19, 2024

May 12, 2024

Wolverhampton author is shining a light on brilliant bogs

Weekend|May 12, 2024

May 5, 2024

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

Features|May 5, 2024

April 29, 2024

Flashback to 1997: Eurovision winners walk on sunshine

Nostalgia|Apr 29, 2024

April 28, 2024

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

Weekend|Apr 28, 2024

April 26, 2024

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

Health|Apr 26, 2024

April 22, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 22, 2024

April 21, 2024

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

Features|Apr 21, 2024

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

Features|Apr 21, 2024

April 15, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 15, 2024

April 14, 2024

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

Weekend|Apr 14, 2024