 The sidekick of character Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), most of Heather's storylines involve comedy, and Fergison won the 'Funniest Performance' award at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards.Heather's character is known for her headbands, love of cheese and karaoke, and being a fan of singer George Michael.In 2009, Heather is involved in a whodunnit-style storyline when she becomes pregnant by an unknown man.