But from the darkness have sprung snapshots of joy and triumph. Here are some photos which capture a year like no other in Yorkshire and further afield.
13. Glimmers of light
A man stargazing at Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire as the Orionid meteor shower reached its peak. Photo: Danny Lawson
14. 'Not a national emergency'
Flooding aftermath after Storm Ciara. Rita Gill pictured outside her flooded property on Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd. Photo: Simon Hulme
15. Sealed with a kiss
Kevin Sinfield kisses wife Jayne at the finish of his 7 in 7 marathon challenge in aid of Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow and in support of MNDA. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. A wave from Santa
Father Christmas waves to a baby at Leeds Children's Hospital from a platform with Santa visits off-limits due to the Covid-19 pandemic Photo: James Hardisty