People trying to get a PCR test in Lincolnshire have been told there are “none available” on Wednesday morning, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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The story seems to be the same nationwide for testing sites as the nation begins gearing up for New Years’ Eve.

The government booking website is entirely blocked out with "none available" when patients attempt to book tests, the service reported.

The lack of availability includes both testing sites and home testing kits.

People have also reported issues getting lateral flow tests.

On Tuesday, the government urged people to “remain cautious” when taking part in New Year’s celebrations and to take a lateral flow test before attending events.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said there would be no further COVID-related restrictions before the countdown on Friday night but did not rule out measures being brought in in January.

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Hospital bosses in Hull have advised that some people have been sent to the wrong site to received their Covid-19 jab.

The trust said texts had been issued stating some people should go to Castle Hill Hospital, when the vaccination centre was at Hull's Royal Infirmary.

A man died when the car he was in overturned and fell into a dyke at the side of a country road.

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The 21-year-old, from Barnsley, was in a Renault Clio which crashed on the B1222 near Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire Police said.

A second man, also in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital, police said.

The force has appealed for witnesses who were in the area at about 22:30 GMT on Monday to come forward.