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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 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: We’ll raise a glass to that! What it's like to be a bartender

We’ll raise a glass to that! What it's like to be a bartender

December 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Meet the team working to create the male contraceptive pill

Meet the team working to create the male contraceptive pill

December 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: We chat to the stars of Birmingham Hippodrome's The Nutcracker

We chat to the stars of Birmingham Hippodrome's The Nutcracker

November 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: New celebratory season announced at Birmingham Hippodrome for its 120th anniversary

New celebratory season announced at Birmingham Hippodrome for its 120th anniversary

November 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to run a post office

What it's like to run a post office

November 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Josie Silver: Writing books is the story of my life

Josie Silver: Writing books is the story of my life

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a female gas engineer: It’s a gas to be out and about

What it's like to be a female gas engineer: It’s a gas to be out and about

November 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to work for the Poppy Appeal: It’s tough, but rewarding too

What it's like to work for the Poppy Appeal: It’s tough, but rewarding too

November 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: War book writer says 'my hero grandad was why I joined the military'

War book writer says 'my hero grandad was why I joined the military'

Supporting image for story: Inside the poppy factory: Jobs gave us purpose again

Inside the poppy factory: Jobs gave us purpose again

November 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: Bank job: We meet Jayne Tinson who's worked in banking for 14 years

Bank job: We meet Jayne Tinson who's worked in banking for 14 years

October 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to write horror stories: Nightmare was my inspiration

What it's like to write horror stories: Nightmare was my inspiration

October 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Terror? You can make it up: Weekend chats to the creator of Screamfest's gruesome looks, Julie Tickle

Terror? You can make it up: Weekend chats to the creator of Screamfest's gruesome looks, Julie Tickle

Supporting image for story: Bats out of hell? No, they’re lovely

Bats out of hell? No, they’re lovely

October 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a book illustrator

What it's like to be a book illustrator

October 14, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to grow pumpkins. . .It’s smashing!

What it's like to grow pumpkins. . .It’s smashing!

October 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a mechanic: We're driven by our passion

What it's like to be a mechanic: We're driven by our passion

September 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: We meet the Wolverhampton woman who is an illustrator for Beano

We meet the Wolverhampton woman who is an illustrator for Beano

September 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to run a cactus nursery

What it's like to run a cactus nursery

September 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Making the move to France: We found our place in the sun

Making the move to France: We found our place in the sun

Supporting image for story: What it's like to live abroad: It's been such an adventure

What it's like to live abroad: It's been such an adventure

September 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: A Place in the Sun Live at Birmingham NEC: We’ll help you ride off into the sunset

A Place in the Sun Live at Birmingham NEC: We’ll help you ride off into the sunset

September 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Stage star Mia Richards: I felt like a princess every day

Stage star Mia Richards: I felt like a princess every day

Supporting image for story: What it's like to run an independent cinema

What it's like to run an independent cinema

August 31, 2018

Supporting image for story: Beat the back to school nerves

Beat the back to school nerves

August 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to run a pet hotel

What it's like to run a pet hotel

August 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Welcome to our supper club: Come dine with us in Dudley

Welcome to our supper club: Come dine with us in Dudley

August 5, 2018

Supporting image for story: Flower power! Shropshire's confetti fields

Flower power! Shropshire's confetti fields

Supporting image for story: What it's like to run a bookshop: Twice Told Tales in Ironbridge and Booka in Oswestry

What it's like to run a bookshop: Twice Told Tales in Ironbridge and Booka in Oswestry

Supporting image for story: Once upon a time: Meet authors Mike Gayle and Miranda Dickinson

Once upon a time: Meet authors Mike Gayle and Miranda Dickinson

July 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a Morris dancer: We’re keeping tradition alive

What it's like to be a Morris dancer: We’re keeping tradition alive

Supporting image for story: What a scoop! Meet the ice cream makers

What a scoop! Meet the ice cream makers

July 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: High days & holidays: The challenge of travelling abroad with young children

High days & holidays: The challenge of travelling abroad with young children

July 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a carer at Newcross Care Home, Wolverhampton

What it's like to be a carer at Newcross Care Home, Wolverhampton

July 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: MNA STEM challenge: We’ve got formula for success - with pictures

MNA STEM challenge: We’ve got formula for success - with pictures

Supporting image for story: STEM students rise to the challenge

STEM students rise to the challenge

July 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Serving up fun and frustration: What it's like to be in a tennis club

Serving up fun and frustration: What it's like to be in a tennis club

June 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: A dog will often pick his owner

A dog will often pick his owner

June 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Family matters: For the Prom of it

Family matters: For the Prom of it

Supporting image for story: Jennifer Metcalfe: She's lovin' a lighter life

Jennifer Metcalfe: She's lovin' a lighter life

June 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Pupils steering through challenge as school Stem contest hots up - with video

Pupils steering through challenge as school Stem contest hots up - with video

June 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: What it's like to be a father of triplets

What it's like to be a father of triplets

June 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Come on England! What it's like to be a football fanatic. . .

Come on England! What it's like to be a football fanatic. . .

June 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: Abandoned British military theatre to become cultural hub for German community, with the help of Black Country-born university academic

Abandoned British military theatre to become cultural hub for German community, with the help of Black Country-born university academic

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

May 24, 2018

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

Real life: Build your own Westfield kit car

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: 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

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