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Lincoln City winger Morgan Rogers has won the EFL’s Young Player of the Month award after some dazzling displays in March.

The Manchester City teenager, on loan at the Imps until the end of the season, scored three goals in seven games in March to pick up the award.

It comes as the 18-year-old’s influence on the team continues to grow, ahead of a League One promotion push at the end of the season.

Lincoln City currently find themselves in sixth place, hanging onto a play-off spot by a thread, with just eight games remaining of the regular season.

The England under-18 international said: “I’m really happy to have won the award and appreciate whoever chose me to win it.

“My aims now are to keep progressing and keep improving. I want to try and get as many goals and assists as possible but more importantly contribute to the team and make sure we’re winning games.

“I just need to keep learning and keep improving and see wherever this journey takes me.”

Next up for the Imps will be a home match against MK Dons on Tuesday, April 13, before two away trips to Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion on Saturday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 20 respectively.

The former Bishop of Lincoln, who was affectionately known across Greater Lincolnshire as Bishop Bob, has sadly died.

Rt Revd Robert Hardy CBE, who was Bishop of Lincoln between 1987 and 2001, died on Friday, April 9.

The Diocese of Lincoln said Bishop Bob was much loved and greatly admired for his dedication to the diocese and the people of the city.

Bishop Hardy, 84, was born in 1936 and was particularly known for his commitment to rural issues, as well as being President of the Lincolnshire Show.

He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001 for his services to the Church of England, including being Bishop for HM Prisons.

He also served as honorary assistant bishop in the diocese of Carlisle during his retirement.

The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Revd Christoper Lowson, said: “I ask that we pray for Bishop Bob, giving thanks for his ministry, and that we also pray for those who mourn at this time, particularly his wife Isobel, and their children Ben, Alexander and Rebecca. Dr Isobel Hardy made her own caring contribution to Lincolnshire as a General Practitioner in Sleaford and Market Rasen while her husband was bishop and our condolences are with her and the family.

“May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

“Father of all, we pray to thee for those whom we love, but see no longer. Grant them thy peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and in thy loving wisdom and almighty power work in them the good purpose of thy perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Police, paramedics and fire and rescue crews are at the scene of a crash on the A15.

The collision happened between RAF Waddington and the Dunston junction at around 8.30am on Tuesday, April 13.

The road was blocked in both directions and drivers were told to avoid the area.

People in the area told reporters that multiple emergency services rushed to the scene and traffic was halted.

One bystander indicated a car had rolled and emergency crews were working to free a casualty.

Lincolnshire Police have been contacted for more information.

It is not yet clear if there have been any injuries.

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