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, Dan Martino selects his favourite images of 2020.
7. April
Dr Susan Salt, a former Blackpool Victoria Hospital nurse who left to work at Trinity Hospice before becoming a priest, returned to the hospital to help during the pandemic. She is pictured in front of a rainbow which became a symbol of hope during the outbreak.
8. May
A socially distanced chat in Stanley Park as the government relaxed lockdown measures allowing people to move more freely.
9. May
NHS staff outside Blackpool Victoria Hospital clap for the tenth and final time.
10. June
People queue for Primark on Bank Hey St as shops and businesses are allowed to reopen
11. June
Black Lives Matter protest in Stanley Park
12. July
Alan Slater enjoys a pint at the Mitre pub on Super Saturday, when hairdressers, barbers, restaurants and pubs began to reopen.