Understand
Positive and uplifting news stories from across the West Midlands
Overview
A collection of happier news stories from the West Midlands features teenagers receiving praise from a supermodel for upcycled outfits, a man preparing to run a marathon after three liver transplants, and the birth of a baby squirrel monkey at a Telford zoo.
Key points
- Teenagers won praise from a supermodel for transforming unwanted clothes into upcycled outfits for a catwalk show.
- A man who received three liver transplants is preparing to run a marathon.
- A Telford zoo welcomed a new baby squirrel monkey.
- The BBC highlights these positive regional stories to celebrate happier moments in the West Midlands.