Stories from Marion Brennan

Marion Brennan

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

Stories by Marion Brennan

From council estate to 'Living Legend': Bridgnorth balloon pioneer honoured

He pioneered the use of hot-air balloons as an advertising tool and masterminded Sir Richard Branson’s various world-record attempts in a flying basket.

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Aug 8, 2018

'We thought cries were laughter': Friend tells of moments leading to teen’s tragic death

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 7, 2018

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

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Dec 28, 2017

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Dec 10, 2017

Father Christmas, Birmingham mac - review and pictures

In photos | Last updated: Dec 4, 2017

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

Lifestyle | Last updated: Dec 4, 2017

Shropshire Star apprentices making their own headlines

Business | Last updated: Oct 4, 2017

Shropshire's Roman roads part of new London Underground-style map

Editor's Picks | Last updated: Aug 1, 2017

Titus, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon - review and pictures

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Jul 5, 2017

Severn Valley Railway steams towards fund's halfway mark

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Jun 14, 2017

Severn Valley Railway steams towards £2.5 million fund's halfway mark for Bridgnorth station work

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Jun 14, 2017

RAF Top Gun became a woman - and kept her job

Shrewsbury | Last updated: May 15, 2017

How heartbreak drove lawyer to fight for cancer surgeon's victims

In-depth | Last updated: May 8, 2017

Countdown on for Severn Valley Railway lottery cash

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Apr 1, 2017

Animal cruelty cases rise across the Midlands - new figures

News | Last updated: Mar 29, 2017