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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 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

May 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Animal magic at the heart of Telford author's new books

Animal magic at the heart of Telford author's new books

April 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'There's more to tea than meets the eye' - Shrewsbury man's mission to brew a perfect cuppa

'There's more to tea than meets the eye' - Shrewsbury man's mission to brew a perfect cuppa

March 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a special place' - We visit a colourful Much Wenlock yarn shop where there's something for everyone

'It's a special place' - We visit a colourful Much Wenlock yarn shop where there's something for everyone

March 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I turned my love of retro football shirts into a business' - we visit The 12th Man shop in Shrewsbury

'I turned my love of retro football shirts into a business' - we visit The 12th Man shop in Shrewsbury

March 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm leaving my home in Shifnal to walk 1,200 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End to help the army'

'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 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I like to make things that make people feel good' - Shrewsbury fashion designer's Little Shop of Joy

'I like to make things that make people feel good' - Shrewsbury fashion designer's Little Shop of Joy

February 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shropshire pottery artist who enjoys sharing her passion of clay with others

Meet the Shropshire pottery artist who enjoys sharing her passion of clay with others

November 11, 2024

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

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

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: "When your environment is calm, you feel calm": what it's like to be a professional organiser

"When your environment is calm, you feel calm": what it's like to be a professional organiser

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kate Winslet on the journalist who put Nazis in focus

Kate Winslet on the journalist who put Nazis in focus

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury dance group to host 90s fundraiser in the Quarry

Shrewsbury dance group to host 90s fundraiser in the Quarry

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: "Every window I create is different" says Wem-based glass artist Nathalie Liege

"Every window I create is different" says Wem-based glass artist Nathalie Liege

July 28, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: "I love taking a raw material and turning it into wearable treasure," says Wem jewellery maker

"I love taking a raw material and turning it into wearable treasure," says Wem jewellery maker

July 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We've received awards for our creamy ice cream made with milk from our own herd of cows'

'We've received awards for our creamy ice cream made with milk from our own herd of cows'

July 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Ludlow artist creating eye-catching paintings with sand

Meet the Ludlow artist creating eye-catching paintings with sand

June 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury robot creator in the running for national award

Shrewsbury robot creator in the running for national award

June 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Students love a real-life story': College director explains why experience counts in the classroom

'Students love a real-life story': College director explains why experience counts in the classroom

June 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1999: Boating fun in the sun at the River Severn regatta charity event

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

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dream job!' Interior designer transforms 18th century stately home near Shrewsbury

'This is a dream job!' Interior designer transforms 18th century stately home near Shrewsbury

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show: A showcase for the RAF

Cosford Air Show: A showcase for the RAF

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2002: Pageantry and music as the country marks golden jubilee

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

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'You don’t need to wait for the sun to come out to get barbecuing'

'You don’t need to wait for the sun to come out to get barbecuing'

May 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I am exceptionally proud to work as a certified doula'

'I am exceptionally proud to work as a certified doula'

May 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jenna to harness power of yoga with community workshops in Shrewsbury

Jenna to harness power of yoga with community workshops in Shrewsbury

May 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shrewsbury physiotherapist offering ballet-inspired fitness classes

Meet the Shrewsbury physiotherapist offering ballet-inspired fitness classes

April 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1997: Eurovision winners walk on sunshine

Flashback to 1997: Eurovision winners walk on sunshine

April 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I love yoga because it’s a bit of ‘me time’ where nothing else matters'

'I love yoga because it’s a bit of ‘me time’ where nothing else matters'

April 26, 2024

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

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

April 22, 2024

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

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

April 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury diners tuck into secret supper at charity event

Shrewsbury diners tuck into secret supper at charity event

April 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: Unique asparagus, a buzz at the castle and a police award

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

April 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'How my wedding dress experience inspired me to help brides avoid breaking the bank'

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

Supporting image for story: 'I love cats and their lifestyle - that's why I've helped dozens'

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

April 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shifnal artist takes inspiration from the power of nature’s beauty

Shifnal artist takes inspiration from the power of nature’s beauty

April 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: Royal visit, sadness over post office axe and civic honours

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

March 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Photographer to share her skills during Attingham Park workshops

Photographer to share her skills during Attingham Park workshops

March 25, 2024

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

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

March 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the soap maker crafting scented bars at her home in Wellington

Meet the soap maker crafting scented bars at her home in Wellington

March 18, 2024

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

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

March 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury fashion designer brings old fabrics back to life

Shrewsbury fashion designer brings old fabrics back to life

March 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2009: Relief for businesses as £1m traffic-busting road is opened in Bridgnorth

Flashback to 2009: Relief for businesses as £1m traffic-busting road is opened in Bridgnorth

March 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2004: Pedigree pooches aim to land top dog titles at Crufts

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

March 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Budding artists from the ArtShack to hold their first exhibition in Shrewsbury

Budding artists from the ArtShack to hold their first exhibition in Shrewsbury

March 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wicked Little Letters: We meet the cast of the poison-pen mystery drama

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

February 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Market Drayton flower farmer growing seasonal blooms for bouquets and weddings

Meet the Market Drayton flower farmer growing seasonal blooms for bouquets and weddings

Supporting image for story: Paloma Faith on music, motherhood and moving on

Paloma Faith on music, motherhood and moving on

February 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch the dedicated bell-ringers at Oswestry church who share passion for this ancient art

Watch the dedicated bell-ringers at Oswestry church who share passion for this ancient art

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