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, in part II of photographer Neil Cross' favourite images of 2020, he looks at July to December.
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Saturday evening in Preston city centre after lockdown is lifted
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Joan Webber marries Adrian Cook at Preston Registry Office in the first ceremony since lockdown was lifted
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Craig Daniels has painted a mural to honour the NHS and keyworkers on the side of the Northern Way Pub in Friargate
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Cedar Farm, Mawdesley, surviving and thriving during lockdown Julie Langan raised over £10,000 for charity with her rainbow inspired glasswork