From the spring, when residents took to their doorsteps, balconies and gardens to Clap for Carers, as businesses and facilities - including The Lido - remained closed - to earlier in December, when the first vaccinations against the virus took place at the city hospital, coronavirus has never been far from the headlines.
But there have been other major stories in the city this year too - from the incredible scenes on Bourges Boulevard when a burst water main left the main road flooded, to the Cathedral Square Black Lives Matter protests.
Sacrifices of the past were remembered with socially distanced street parties to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day, and a more sombre service held on Remembrance Day in the city centre.
We also said a good bye to iconic Peterborough personalities Michael Ross - better known as Nobby - and Posh legend Tommy Robson.
And there were personal moments of celebration with special birthdays, young George Elliott reaching the final of talent show The Voice: Kids and a heart transplant for young Grayson Heagren.
9. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
September: Mum Shannon holds Grayson Heagren. Shannon spoke to the Peterborough Telegraph after Grayson had a heart transplant earlier in the year Photo: Midlands
10. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
October: Posh legend Tommy Robson made one last visit to London Road as supporters came out to say farewell following is death. He had been battling Motor Nuerone Disease. Photo: Midlands
11. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
November: Coronavirus did not stop the city remembering the fallen on Remembrance Day Photo: Midlands
12. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
December: The first coronavirus vaccines were rolled out at Peterborough City Hospital Photo: Midlands