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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 4, 2023

Flashback to 2003: Stepping back to the Victorian era at auction and festive fair

Nostalgia|Dec 4

December 3, 2023

The Big Debate: Sandwiches – how do you cut yours?

Entertainment|Dec 3

December 2, 2023

How a bookshop owner is helping children to develop a love of reading

November 26, 2023

How a coffee shop's random kindness touched my heart

Food and Drink|Nov 26

Remembering final flight of aviation icon Concorde

November 21, 2023

The day an earthquake shook the Black Country

Long Reads|Nov 21

November 20, 2023

Lights to shine bright on Rotary Club's tree of remembrance in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton|Nov 20

November 19, 2023

Chance meeting for two Cheslyn Hay writers has led to friendship and their first author event

November 17, 2023

Film talk: Emotions run high in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Entertainment|Nov 17

Flashback to 1995: Boots, Bond and a visit from rugby legend in a busy month

Nostalgia|Nov 17

November 13, 2023

Flashback to 2002: Green Goddesses in action in the West Midlands as firefighters’ strike begins

Nostalgia|Nov 13

November 12, 2023

Heather Large: My love-hate relationship with technology

Alfie Boe: From opera to classics of rock

Entertainment|Nov 12

November 6, 2023

Flashback to 1997: Thousands protest against the loss of Kidderminster Hospital's accident and emergency unit

Nostalgia|Nov 6

November 5, 2023

Explore the colourful world of Codsall pattern maker and handprinter Rachel Winsper.

October 30, 2023

Flashback to 1989: The start of Wallace and Gromit's stop motion adventures

Nostalgia|Oct 30

October 29, 2023

Halloween work is such a scream for Stafford College students

October 28, 2023

Family turn their West Bromwich home into a scare maze for charity

October 23, 2023

Flashback to 2011: Air raid shelter is rebuilt at RAF Cosford Museum

Nostalgia|Oct 23

October 22, 2023

Heather Large: Get behind the annual campaign to celebrate black and black-and-white cats.

Love blossoms in Newport author's wartime mystery

The Wolverhampton charity providing a safe sanctuary for women and children for 50 years

Wolverhampton|Oct 22

October 11, 2023

Debo puts faith in yoga sessions to help reduce isolation in Wolverhampton

October 8, 2023

Jude Bellingham is back where it all began

Entertainment|Oct 8

Big Cheers for the return of our favourite TV psychiatrist

September 20, 2023

Simon is always ready to rumble: What it's like to be a pitch-side announcer at Walsall FC

September 10, 2023

Shania's still the one to inspire

Entertainment|Sep 10

September 3, 2023

Friends who met as music teachers in the 80s now producing their own songs

What it's like to set up an estate agency: Husband and wife team using business as a force for good

Paul Young talks about his career highlights and capturing them in his new book

August 27, 2023

Flashback to 1994: People rush to the shops as Sunday trading is legalised

Features|Aug 27

Halesowen support worker is living the dream on community farm

August 20, 2023

Guide Dogs play a key role in supporting those facing the challenge of sight loss

Bear is running wild with the stars for a new TV challenge

August 19, 2023

Heather Large: Roaring on the Lionesses in a historic cup final

August 13, 2023

Grand finale concert paying tribute to Mario Lanza is a labour of love for singer Tara

August 9, 2023

A stately welcome as Weston Park gears up for Camp Bestival Shropshire

Attractions|Aug 9

August 7, 2023

Flashback to 1999: Millions marvel at sky above in hope of seeing total eclipse

Nostalgia|Aug 7

August 6, 2023

Helping children to move: What it's like to be an integrative movement and learning specialist

Meet the team behind the Rowley Regis-based distillery which is going from strength to strength

August 3, 2023

Play room opens for young patients at Kidderminster Hospital

Kidderminster|Aug 3

July 31, 2023

Flashback to 2003: Gardeners shine in Walsall In Bloom

Nostalgia|Jul 31

July 30, 2023

Food review: Authentic taste of Italy at Lucarelli, West Bromwich

Features|Jul 30

Horticulturalist of 35 years explains her passion - and offers tips for those after house plants

Features|Jul 30

July 24, 2023

Flashback to 2002: Manchester heralds start of a glorious sporting spectacular

Nostalgia|Jul 24

July 23, 2023

Wolverhampton-born singer-songwriter to release new collection of songs

July 19, 2023

Key moments from the history of women's football

July 17, 2023

Flashback to 2008: Historic mill is brought back to life

Nostalgia|Jul 17

July 16, 2023

Fundraiser aims to empower girls to play beautiful game

Girls inspired to play football by Lionesses’ success