A quick round-up of what's happening in Stoke-on-Trent today, with links to the original coverage.
Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Ciaran Edwards of Because of Saturday — Ciaran Edwards won the Malcolm Rushton Prize for Playwriting at Stoke Rep Theatre for his play Because of Saturday. (Moorlands Radio)
Death of the Northern Irish funeral? Project calls on public to share changing traditions — University of Staffordshire's Dr Sharon Mallon leads a British Academy-funded study exploring changing funeral and burial practices in Northern Ireland. (University of Staffordshire News)
Student’s autism diagnosis inspires book to help others — Sophie Deegan-Brooks, a 28-year-old from Crewe, has self-published a book about her autism diagnosis experience while studying psychology and counselling. (University of Staffordshire News)
Is Stoke-on-Trent Britain's friendliest city? — Sunday Times columnist Ben Aitken explored Stoke-on-Trent, visiting attractions including Trentham Gardens, for his column. (BBC Stoke & Staffordshire)