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Marion Brennan

News and features reporter, specialising in human interest and local history stories.

January 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: James Brindley: Stab victim was on phone to girlfriend during fatal attack

James Brindley: Stab victim was on phone to girlfriend during fatal attack

Supporting image for story: Sounds of music delight church audience

Sounds of music delight church audience

Supporting image for story: Window cleaner John hangs up bucket after 50 years up and down ladders

Window cleaner John hangs up bucket after 50 years up and down ladders

January 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Scouts thrown off campsite ending 100-year-old tradition

Scouts thrown off campsite ending 100-year-old tradition

Supporting image for story: Mavis Storey: Pensioner died after driver on the wrong side of the road ploughed into her

Mavis Storey: Pensioner died after driver on the wrong side of the road ploughed into her

January 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School: From closure threat to top of the class

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School: From closure threat to top of the class

January 14, 2018

Supporting image for story: Mercian Regiment marks 10th anniversary with Lichfield parade - in PICTURES

Mercian Regiment marks 10th anniversary with Lichfield parade - in PICTURES

January 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: Tea and sympathy for West Park cafe owner

Tea and sympathy for West Park cafe owner

Supporting image for story: From America to Wolverhampton: How teen who planned to blow up his parents over their disapproval of his girlfriend was foiled by the FBI

From America to Wolverhampton: How teen who planned to blow up his parents over their disapproval of his girlfriend was foiled by the FBI

Supporting image for story: Bilston fraudster fined £2k after selling fake CDs from the likes of Beyonce and Craig David

Bilston fraudster fined £2k after selling fake CDs from the likes of Beyonce and Craig David

January 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Child auditions announced for role in West Bromwich Operatic Society's Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Child auditions announced for role in West Bromwich Operatic Society's Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Supporting image for story: Multi-million pound homes plan for fire-ravaged Wolverhampton school back on the table after council's embarrassing defeat

Multi-million pound homes plan for fire-ravaged Wolverhampton school back on the table after council's embarrassing defeat

January 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Speed camera targeted by arsonists despite not working for FIVE years

Speed camera targeted by arsonists despite not working for FIVE years

January 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: West Park tea rooms ‘forced to shut’ says angry Wolverhampton trader

West Park tea rooms ‘forced to shut’ says angry Wolverhampton trader

Supporting image for story: Litter fines rake in £1,100-a-day for Wolverhampton council

Litter fines rake in £1,100-a-day for Wolverhampton council

January 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: More misery for motorists as busy commuter route plagued with construction traffic is closed

More misery for motorists as busy commuter route plagued with construction traffic is closed

January 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: Turf firm hit twice in two weeks in £200,000 raids

Turf firm hit twice in two weeks in £200,000 raids

January 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Safer city routes welcomed by University of Wolverhampton boss

Safer city routes welcomed by University of Wolverhampton boss

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Meet one of the graffiti artists behind the Wednesfield Road murals

Revealed: Meet one of the graffiti artists behind the Wednesfield Road murals

Supporting image for story: Cops who tried to save bus passenger to get top awards

Cops who tried to save bus passenger to get top awards

January 5, 2018

Supporting image for story: Sean Williams: Campaigners demand justice over crash death driver's jail sentence

Sean Williams: Campaigners demand justice over crash death driver's jail sentence

Supporting image for story: Riddle of who put Bella in the wych elm set for London stage

Riddle of who put Bella in the wych elm set for London stage

Supporting image for story: Jail for teenage raiders who threatened Co-op staff with axe and gun

Jail for teenage raiders who threatened Co-op staff with axe and gun

Supporting image for story: JAILED: Evil conwoman stole vital pension money

JAILED: Evil conwoman stole vital pension money

Supporting image for story: Cyanide dumping lands Wolverhampton firm £180,000 bill

Cyanide dumping lands Wolverhampton firm £180,000 bill

January 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: 'Brutalised' dog found with horrific scars four years after going missing

'Brutalised' dog found with horrific scars four years after going missing

January 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: 'Iain is our real-life Santa' - Family thank toy shop owner who saved Christmas after comic Jason Manford's plea following burglary

'Iain is our real-life Santa' - Family thank toy shop owner who saved Christmas after comic Jason Manford's plea following burglary

January 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Price dropped on £4m city centre landmark building

Price dropped on £4m city centre landmark building

December 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Lisa Riley: "I was the fat, funny one – I never dreamed I'd be a size 12"

Lisa Riley: "I was the fat, funny one – I never dreamed I'd be a size 12"

December 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway vandalism: Work to repair carriages will take volunteers weeks

Severn Valley Railway vandalism: Work to repair carriages will take volunteers weeks

December 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: River Tame is second most polluted river in Britain, survey finds

River Tame is second most polluted river in Britain, survey finds

December 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Depressed Wolverhampton postie ransacked mail and opened 600 items

Depressed Wolverhampton postie ransacked mail and opened 600 items

December 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Love conquered early prejudice over mixed marriage

Love conquered early prejudice over mixed marriage

December 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Husband set fire to himself in garden after killing wife, inquest hears

Husband set fire to himself in garden after killing wife, inquest hears

December 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: £1 bus fare for early-bird senior citizens

£1 bus fare for early-bird senior citizens

December 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Driving instructor who sexually assaulted pupils has jail term increased

Driving instructor who sexually assaulted pupils has jail term increased

December 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jack and the Beanstalk, Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton - review with pictures

Jack and the Beanstalk, Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: JAILED: Thug wielding iron bar led brutal revenge attack

JAILED: Thug wielding iron bar led brutal revenge attack

Supporting image for story: Police called to burglary found cannabis factory

Police called to burglary found cannabis factory

December 12, 2017

Supporting image for story: £20 million pay-out after crash left victim seriously brain injured

£20 million pay-out after crash left victim seriously brain injured

December 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: Soul singer Beverley Knight helps raise £5k for sick friend

Soul singer Beverley Knight helps raise £5k for sick friend

December 10, 2017

Supporting image for story: Newborn baby threatened in burglary terror

Newborn baby threatened in burglary terror

Supporting image for story: Police ‘Paw Patrols’ win national volunteering award

Police ‘Paw Patrols’ win national volunteering award

December 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Black Country parents jailed after baby left brain-damaged and blind

Black Country parents jailed after baby left brain-damaged and blind

December 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: Tram service re-opens after six months

Tram service re-opens after six months

Supporting image for story: Wightwick Manor is 'inspiration' for RSC set

Wightwick Manor is 'inspiration' for RSC set

Supporting image for story: 'He's a different person': Cyclist and family speak out after 'horrific' Bilston hit-and-run

'He's a different person': Cyclist and family speak out after 'horrific' Bilston hit-and-run

December 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon: Charities benefit from fundraising effort

Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon: Charities benefit from fundraising effort

December 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Marathon to be axed after drop in entrants

Wolverhampton Marathon to be axed after drop in entrants

December 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Father Christmas, Birmingham mac - review and pictures

Father Christmas, Birmingham mac - review and pictures

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