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.

Laura Sugden welcomes a review of crossbow ownership rules but says it should have come sooner.

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.

The Rev Kate Bottley takes in the historic ruins and snow-dusted landscape of Wensleydale and Coverdale on her Winter Walk. Kate sets off on her walk as the sun rises over the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey. With a 360-degree camera in her hand, she walks along the banks of the River Cover and into the dale of the same name. Passing through woodland she meets local residents who are out braving the chilly conditions.

As she walks, Kate reflects on her faith and relationships. Her journey ends at Middleham Castle, the ruined fortress that was a childhood home of Richard III.

The snow-covered hillsides of Ribblesdale are the setting for Alastair Campbell’s Winter Walk through the Yorkshire Dales. Fog and snow don’t deter the political veteran as he makes his way through the county he was born and raised in. Starting at a waterfall above the market town of Settle, Alastair descends into town, meeting local residents who are also out braving the weather. Twisted trees and drystone walls line his route. The steep hillsides and dramatic views remind Alastair of the humbling power of nature.

Talking about his mental health, Alastair describes the comfort he draws from being out in a landscape and how time in this space can help him focus on what’s really important in life.

The 'Yorkshire Shepherdess', Amanda Owen, explores familiar territory as she crosses hills and fields through Wensleydale and Raydale on her Winter Walk. Taking ancient routes first made by the Romans, Amanda meets fellow sheep farmers and exchanges notes on their shared occupation.

As she walks across the Dales with her 360-degree camera, she describes what life is like living and working in this landscape. She takes her time to tune in to the soft sounds and scenes of the rolling hills, finding fossils in the stones below her feet. Crossing over the Dales, she drops down to Semer Water, ending her walk on the pebble banks as the water laps at her feet.