But despite the lockdowns and disruption, our photographers continued to work hard to bring you the news and pictures of an incredibly difficult year.
Here, Neil Cross selects his favourite images of 2020, starting with part I, January to June.
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Staff at Royal Preston Hospital overwhelmed by the response from the public and join in with the clap for carers
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The amazing display of rainbows to praise our carers at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in Preston
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Olivia Heeley, 17, from Ashton taking her daily exercise dressed in a dinosaur isolation suit has been bringing cheer and joy to the neighbourhood
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Louise Ross leading the safe distance zumba class in Elmwood Drive, Penwortham