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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Canon Gwenael Cristofoli appealingfor funds to fix the damp problem at St Walburges, Preston
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Glenda Andrew, and some of the team at the Preston Windrush foodhub
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The Black Lives Matter Peaceful Demonstration at Preston Flag Market
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The Covid-19 Testing Centre at Preston's College