Happy hangover! Revellers wake up with some VERY sore heads after hitting the town on NYE

Brits across the country are nursing sore heads this morning after seeing out 2022 with a bang last night. 

Revellers from Edinburgh to London braved wet and windy conditions to ring in 2023 in the first fully free New Year’s Eve celebrations since the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Women were pictured covering their heads with handbags and blazers as they ran from bar to bar amid the rain in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham and elsewhere.   

Some were later seen being given piggybacks by their friends after dancing the night away in their high heels. 

Revellers from Edinburgh to London braved wet and windy conditions to ring in 2023 in the first fully free New Year's Eve celebrations since the Covid-19 pandemic (Pictured: Partygoers in Leeds)

Revellers from Edinburgh to London braved wet and windy conditions to ring in 2023 in the first fully free New Year’s Eve celebrations since the Covid-19 pandemic (Pictured: Partygoers in Leeds)

Women were pictured covering their heads with handbags and blazers as they ran from bar to bar amid the rain in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham and elsewhere (Pictured: Liverpool)

Women were pictured covering their heads with handbags and blazers as they ran from bar to bar amid the rain in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham and elsewhere (Pictured: Liverpool)

Women were pictured covering their heads with handbags and blazers as they ran from bar to bar amid the rain in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham and elsewhere (Pictured: Liverpool)

Revellers get into the party spirit as they celebrate New Year's Eve with a night out in rainy Newcastle

Revellers get into the party spirit as they celebrate New Year's Eve with a night out in rainy Newcastle

Revellers get into the party spirit as they celebrate New Year’s Eve with a night out in rainy Newcastle

Friends embrace in Cardiff as they ring in the New Year on Saturday night

Friends embrace in Cardiff as they ring in the New Year on Saturday night

Friends embrace in Cardiff as they ring in the New Year on Saturday night 

A reveller is seen being given a piggyback by their friend after dancing the night away in high heels in Leeds

A reveller is seen being given a piggyback by their friend after dancing the night away in high heels in Leeds

A reveller is seen being given a piggyback by their friend after dancing the night away in high heels in Leeds

A partygoer is wheeled away by paramedics in Leeds after their night out ended in injury

A partygoer is wheeled away by paramedics in Leeds after their night out ended in injury

A partygoer is wheeled away by paramedics in Leeds after their night out ended in injury

Revellers celebrate the new year at Sensation Night club in Liverpool

Revellers celebrate the new year at Sensation Night club in Liverpool

Revellers celebrate the new year at Sensation Night club in Liverpool

Brits across the country are nursing sore heads this morning after seeing out 2022 with a bang last night (Pictured: Partygoers in Leeds)

Brits across the country are nursing sore heads this morning after seeing out 2022 with a bang last night (Pictured: Partygoers in Leeds)

Brits across the country are nursing sore heads this morning after seeing out 2022 with a bang last night (Pictured: Partygoers in Leeds) 

Two women looking stylish in green and black dresses as two other men join in the picture posing in jeans and a top in Leeds

Two women looking stylish in green and black dresses as two other men join in the picture posing in jeans and a top in Leeds

Two women looking stylish in green and black dresses as two other men join in the picture posing in jeans and a top in Leeds

Four people dressed up in Nottingham ready to celebrate the New Year in style

Four people dressed up in Nottingham ready to celebrate the New Year in style

Four people dressed up in Nottingham ready to celebrate the New Year in style 

Four ladies dressed in different coloured trendy dresses  ready for New Year's Eve in Newcastle

Four ladies dressed in different coloured trendy dresses  ready for New Year's Eve in Newcastle

Four ladies dressed in different coloured trendy dresses  ready for New Year’s Eve in Newcastle 

Groups of people enjoying their New Year's Eve celebration in Cardiff

Groups of people enjoying their New Year's Eve celebration in Cardiff

Groups of people enjoying their New Year’s Eve celebration in Cardiff

Scores of partygoers were seen ending the night by soaking up the booze as they tucked into kebabs in the early hours. 

Many took to social media to report their conditions on New Year’s morning. 

‘Violently hungover,’ one Twitter user wrote, ‘And I just accidentally brushed my teeth with a water bottle full of vodka.’ 

Another joked: ‘Happy Hangover, for those who celebrate.’ 

One added: ‘So far 2023 consists of me being incredibly hungover, not impressed so far, seems exactly the same as last year.’ 

Two women dressed in black, one with blonde hair and the other with brown hair, enjoying their night out in  Leeds together

Two women dressed in black, one with blonde hair and the other with brown hair, enjoying their night out in  Leeds together

Two women dressed in black, one with blonde hair and the other with brown hair, enjoying their night out in  Leeds together

Two women and two men enjoying their New Years Eve celebrations. One man dressed in a Givenchy top and the other styling a white jumper, as they smile into the New Year

Two women and two men enjoying their New Years Eve celebrations. One man dressed in a Givenchy top and the other styling a white jumper, as they smile into the New Year

Two women and two men enjoying their New Years Eve celebrations. One man dressed in a Givenchy top and the other styling a white jumper, as they smile into the New Year

Three women and one man posing under umbrellas as the New Year gets closer in Newcastle

Three women and one man posing under umbrellas as the New Year gets closer in Newcastle

Three women and one man posing under umbrellas as the New Year gets closer in Newcastle

A girl in beige trousers and a black tops with a man kissing her on the cheek wearing a cap in Nottingham

A girl in beige trousers and a black tops with a man kissing her on the cheek wearing a cap in Nottingham

A girl in beige trousers and a black tops with a man kissing her on the cheek wearing a cap in Nottingham

Two women, one dressed in  black and the other dressed in pastel while they desperately try to keep dry in rain in Newcastle- do not try to put bags over your head to keep warm

Two women, one dressed in  black and the other dressed in pastel while they desperately try to keep dry in rain in Newcastle- do not try to put bags over your head to keep warm

Two women, one dressed in  black and the other dressed in pastel while they desperately try to keep dry in rain in Newcastle- do not try to put bags over your head to keep warm

Two women in boots and dresses in Cardiff awaiting their New Year's Eve celebrations

Two women in boots and dresses in Cardiff awaiting their New Year's Eve celebrations

Two women in boots and dresses in Cardiff awaiting their New Year’s Eve celebrations

Two women dressed to impress while desperately trying to keep their hair dry

Two women dressed to impress while desperately trying to keep their hair dry

Two women dressed to impress while desperately trying to keep their hair dry 

Two women dressed in all black, the other in a sparkly green jump suit

Two women dressed in all black, the other in a sparkly green jump suit

Two women dressed in all black, the other in a sparkly green jump suit

One girl desperately trying to keep dry in baggy black jeans, with a man who is wearing a black shirt

One girl desperately trying to keep dry in baggy black jeans, with a man who is wearing a black shirt

One girl desperately trying to keep dry in baggy black jeans, with a man who is wearing a black shirt

A group of revelers, all smiling getting ready to celebrate the New Year

A group of revelers, all smiling getting ready to celebrate the New Year

A group of revelers, all smiling getting ready to celebrate the New Year

Two women dressed in black and white as they get ready to toast to their NEw Year in Leeds city centre

Two women dressed in black and white as they get ready to toast to their NEw Year in Leeds city centre

Two women dressed in black and white as they get ready to toast to their NEw Year in Leeds city centre

Three women styling their umbrellas to keep dry in the miserable weather in Nottingham

Three women styling their umbrellas to keep dry in the miserable weather in Nottingham

Three women styling their umbrellas to keep dry in the miserable weather in Nottingham

Two women, one wearing an animal printed top and brown bag and the other bravely wearing sandals and a black outfit

Two women, one wearing an animal printed top and brown bag and the other bravely wearing sandals and a black outfit

Two women, one wearing an animal printed top and brown bag and the other bravely wearing sandals and a black outfit

Two women, one in pink flaunting her detailed butterfly tattoo and the oither rocking her black and white Nike trains and mini skirt

Two women, one in pink flaunting her detailed butterfly tattoo and the oither rocking her black and white Nike trains and mini skirt

Two women, one in pink flaunting her detailed butterfly tattoo and the oither rocking her black and white Nike trains and mini skirt

Two women in Nottingham still dancing the night away in heels and sparkly outfits

Two women in Nottingham still dancing the night away in heels and sparkly outfits

Two women in Nottingham still dancing the night away in heels and sparkly outfits 

Three women in Newcastle wearing sensible black leather boots to keep their fight dry in the rain while styling three dressy outfits

Three women in Newcastle wearing sensible black leather boots to keep their fight dry in the rain while styling three dressy outfits

Three women in Newcastle wearing sensible black leather boots to keep their fight dry in the rain while styling three dressy outfits

Four women braving the miserable weather in Leeds and using a scarf to keep their hair looking stylish

Four women braving the miserable weather in Leeds and using a scarf to keep their hair looking stylish

Four women braving the miserable weather in Leeds and using a scarf to keep their hair looking stylish 

Three women braving the wet floors in Leeds in heels and trendy dresses

Three women braving the wet floors in Leeds in heels and trendy dresses

Three women braving the wet floors in Leeds in heels and trendy dresses

The men dressed in black and white while one women being held as she poses in her white dress

The men dressed in black and white while one women being held as she poses in her white dress

The men dressed in black and white while one women being held as she poses in her white dress

One women using an interesting yet dangerous tactics to keep dry in the miserable weather- do not try to use this tactic

One women using an interesting yet dangerous tactics to keep dry in the miserable weather- do not try to use this tactic

One women using an interesting yet dangerous tactics to keep dry in the miserable weather- do not try to use this tactic

Three women in Newcastle rocking mini dresses and high heels as they wait for the New Year

Three women in Newcastle rocking mini dresses and high heels as they wait for the New Year

Three women in Newcastle rocking mini dresses and high heels as they wait for the New Year 

Three women, two wearing pastel coloured dresses and the other styling a black dress, while they enjoy their night in Leeds

Three women, two wearing pastel coloured dresses and the other styling a black dress, while they enjoy their night in Leeds

Three women, two wearing pastel coloured dresses and the other styling a black dress, while they enjoy their night in Leeds 

One woman in a sparkly co-ord with a man wearing a black top and blue jeans in Newcastle

One woman in a sparkly co-ord with a man wearing a black top and blue jeans in Newcastle

One woman in a sparkly co-ord with a man wearing a black top and blue jeans in Newcastle 

Two women hugging while one attempts to keep her dry in Newcastle using a plastic bag- do  not try this

Two women hugging while one attempts to keep her dry in Newcastle using a plastic bag- do  not try this

Two women hugging while one attempts to keep her dry in Newcastle using a plastic bag- do  not try this 

Five women in a variety of different stylish outfits  enjoying their evening in Newcastle

Five women in a variety of different stylish outfits  enjoying their evening in Newcastle

Five women in a variety of different stylish outfits  enjoying their evening in Newcastle 

Hundreds of thousands of revellers attended New Year’s Eve events across the country last night, as many returned for the first time in three years following Covid restrictions.

Hordes of people flocked to central London to watch the capital’s fireworks, with viewing areas designated along the Victoria Embankment, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and elsewhere. 

Thousands of young people then headed out to fill the city’s pubs and clubs to raise a toast or two to 2023.  

After being forced to close under last year’s lockdown restrictions, many bars and clubs in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff and Nottingham also looked jam packed. 

Thousands of people also attended Edinburgh’s traditional Hogmanay celebrations as they returned for the first time in three years.