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.
13. July
A convoy of coaches travel down the M55 to highlight their plight during the coronavirus crisis. Coach driver Kjell Saele shows his support to the convoy.
14. August
Heavy rain causes flooding in many area around the Fylde Coast. Neighbours Julie Sipson and Alan Brewer on Lower Lane in Freckleton
15. September
Blackpool Illuminations socially distanced virtual switch on at the Winter Gardens
16. October
Poppy the dog is reunited with her rescuer, Fleetwood RNLI volunteer Bunny Blundell.
17. November
An empty Blackpool Promenade as the country entered a new four-week lockdown
18. November
Mourners line the streets of Lytham and Blackpool to pay their respects to comedy legend Bobby Ball