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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.

November 11, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Nov 11

October 27, 2024

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

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

October 6, 2024

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

September 22, 2024

Meet the Kinver artist who has rediscovered her love of painting

September 15, 2024

Meet the Halesowen mother and daughter helping to preserve precious memories

September 14, 2024

Kate Winslet on the journalist who put Nazis in focus

Features|Sep 14

September 8, 2024

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

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

July 28, 2024

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

Features|Jul 28

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

July 21, 2024

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

July 14, 2024

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

Business|Jul 14

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

July 9, 2024

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

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

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

June 30, 2024

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

Features|Jun 30

June 23, 2024

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

June 10, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Jun 10

June 8, 2024

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

Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Cosford Air Show: A showcase for the RAF

June 3, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Jun 3

May 26, 2024

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

May 20, 2024

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

Nostalgia|May 20

May 19, 2024

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

Features|May 19

May 12, 2024

Wolverhampton author is shining a light on brilliant bogs

May 5, 2024

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

April 29, 2024

Flashback to 1997: Eurovision winners walk on sunshine

Nostalgia|Apr 29

April 28, 2024

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

April 26, 2024

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

April 22, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 22

April 21, 2024

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

Features|Apr 21

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

Features|Apr 21

April 15, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 15

April 14, 2024

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

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

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

Features|Apr 14

April 8, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 8

April 7, 2024

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

April 1, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 1

March 25, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Mar 25

March 24, 2024

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

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

Dining out|Mar 24

March 18, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Mar 18

March 17, 2024

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

March 4, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Mar 4

March 3, 2024

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

March 2, 2024

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