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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.

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

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

Weekend|Apr 14, 2024

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

Features|Apr 14, 2024

April 8, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 8, 2024

April 7, 2024

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

Weekend|Apr 7, 2024

April 1, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Apr 1, 2024

March 25, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Mar 25, 2024

March 24, 2024

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

Weekend|Mar 24, 2024

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

Dining out|Mar 24, 2024

March 18, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Mar 18, 2024

March 17, 2024

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

Weekend|Mar 17, 2024

March 4, 2024

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

Nostalgia|Mar 4, 2024

March 3, 2024

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

Weekend|Mar 3, 2024