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Marion Brennan

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

December 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: The Great Christmas Taste Test: Our panel's verdict on the best festive treats

The Great Christmas Taste Test: Our panel's verdict on the best festive treats

Supporting image for story: Abuse survivors take lead in 'freedom' campaign

Abuse survivors take lead in 'freedom' campaign

December 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: How Scrabble remains more addictive than cocaine and champagne

How Scrabble remains more addictive than cocaine and champagne

November 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Meals on Wheels service savours success in Wolverhampton

Meals on Wheels service savours success in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Tree of Light is launched in Wolverhampton's Mander Centre

Tree of Light is launched in Wolverhampton's Mander Centre

Supporting image for story: Train operator supports cyclists peddling to Walsall station in £380k project

Train operator supports cyclists peddling to Walsall station in £380k project

November 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Slade's Dave Hill: My parents faked their wedding

Slade's Dave Hill: My parents faked their wedding

November 22, 2017

Supporting image for story: Heat overcomes Robert Plant gig-goers during Wolverhampton Civic Hall show

Heat overcomes Robert Plant gig-goers during Wolverhampton Civic Hall show

November 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: Endris Mohammed: Mystery behind father's motive after murdering his two children and attempting to kill his wife

Endris Mohammed: Mystery behind father's motive after murdering his two children and attempting to kill his wife

Supporting image for story: First look at new electric taxis destined for Wolverhampton

First look at new electric taxis destined for Wolverhampton

November 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Wolves fans buy part of club's history from landmark city church

WATCH: Wolves fans buy part of club's history from landmark city church

November 16, 2017

Supporting image for story: Saba warns of elephant 'holocaust'

Saba warns of elephant 'holocaust'

Supporting image for story: Customer orders £2,400 laptop - and receives £20 mop

Customer orders £2,400 laptop - and receives £20 mop

Supporting image for story: Anne Frank's 'don't hate' legacy to Black Country students

Anne Frank's 'don't hate' legacy to Black Country students

November 15, 2017

Supporting image for story: Conwoman wanted for fraud goes on the run

Conwoman wanted for fraud goes on the run

Supporting image for story: Tanker crash tragedy: Victim was 26-year-old woman

Tanker crash tragedy: Victim was 26-year-old woman

Supporting image for story: Endris Mohammed murder trial: Father who killed his children was 'mentally ill'

Endris Mohammed murder trial: Father who killed his children was 'mentally ill'

November 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after poppy tin is stolen from butchers

Man arrested after poppy tin is stolen from butchers

November 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: Don't panic! Pub stages wartime-themed day

Don't panic! Pub stages wartime-themed day

November 10, 2017

Supporting image for story: How's that for parking? Car left perched on its side on Wolverhampton driveway after crash

How's that for parking? Car left perched on its side on Wolverhampton driveway after crash

November 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton bridge fall victim had 'wandered off' before tragedy

Wolverhampton bridge fall victim had 'wandered off' before tragedy

November 8, 2017

Supporting image for story: Gritters ready to roll as temperature plummets across the region

Gritters ready to roll as temperature plummets across the region

November 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Should there be fewer takeaway outlets in Wolverhampton?

Should there be fewer takeaway outlets in Wolverhampton?

November 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Goldie: Life has been like a reality TV show

Goldie: Life has been like a reality TV show

October 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: New primary school coming to Wolverhampton as infant and junior school merge

New primary school coming to Wolverhampton as infant and junior school merge

Words fail Morgan as his feet do the talking

October 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Iconic Cold War plane lands at RAF Cosford

Iconic Cold War plane lands at RAF Cosford

October 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Libraries' hours could be extended under new plans

Libraries' hours could be extended under new plans

October 19, 2017

Supporting image for story: Les Dennis ruled out of Wolverhampton Grand's Addams Family run

Les Dennis ruled out of Wolverhampton Grand's Addams Family run

October 9, 2017

Alleged drugs ringleader 'gave up' after failing to turn life around

October 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Gutted and demoralised: Raiders target Wolverhampton church twice in a month

Gutted and demoralised: Raiders target Wolverhampton church twice in a month

October 2, 2017

Fourth supermarket suspends business with chicken giant

October 1, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Pride festival 2017 is a howling success - with PICTURES

Wolverhampton Pride festival 2017 is a howling success - with PICTURES

Supporting image for story: Great Barr gardeners in centenary tribute to their adopted 'lost soldier' - with VIDEO and PICTURES

Great Barr gardeners in centenary tribute to their adopted 'lost soldier' - with VIDEO and PICTURES

Supporting image for story: Pretty Muddy obstacle race at Sandwell Valley Country Park - in PICTURES and VIDEO

Pretty Muddy obstacle race at Sandwell Valley Country Park - in PICTURES and VIDEO

September 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Ghostly show The Grey Mist to descend on Tettenhall

Ghostly show The Grey Mist to descend on Tettenhall

September 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Driver jailed for fatal Pelsall crash made 'terrible mistake'

Driver jailed for fatal Pelsall crash made 'terrible mistake'

September 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Speeding motorist claimed he was being held at knifepoint

Speeding motorist claimed he was being held at knifepoint

Supporting image for story: 63-year-old with no licence gets suspended sentence after 100mph police chase

63-year-old with no licence gets suspended sentence after 100mph police chase

September 20, 2017

More cash to fund study into re-opening Aldridge Station

Supporting image for story: Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Supporting image for story: Jaki Graham to headline two city events

Jaki Graham to headline two city events

September 18, 2017

Return of iconic Wolverhampton cycle brand Wearwell that refuses to die

September 16, 2017

Return of iconic cycle brand that refuses to die

Supporting image for story: Wearwell paved the way for Team Sky in cycle racing

Wearwell paved the way for Team Sky in cycle racing

September 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: £4 million Staffordshire History Centre plans on show for the first time

£4 million Staffordshire History Centre plans on show for the first time

September 8, 2017

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight plans to meet Wolverhampton chemistry student Brian White

Beverley Knight plans to meet Wolverhampton chemistry student Brian White

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton GCSE results: It's four in a row for improved grades

Wolverhampton GCSE results: It's four in a row for improved grades

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton cabbies forced to take four-hour licence test

Wolverhampton cabbies forced to take four-hour licence test

September 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight drops into Arena Theatre to watch Wolverhampton Youth Music Theatre - in pictures and video

Beverley Knight drops into Arena Theatre to watch Wolverhampton Youth Music Theatre - in pictures and video

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