Whitby’s harbour stretches out with a mix of rippling water and colourful boats, framed by rows of historic buildings along the quay. The coastal town exudes seaside charm, with its riverside scenery leading the eye towards the North Sea. A stroll along the harbour offers a classic harbour view, where old inns, fishmongers, and cottages reflect the town’s maritime heritage. Popular with visitors for its #HarbourView #CoastalTown #RiversideScenery #HistoricBuildings #SeasideCharm, Whitby is a gateway to both history and the dramatic Yorkshire coastline.

Taken Nov 2023

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HarbourView #CoastalTown #RiversideScenery #HistoricBuildings #SeasideCharm #BridgeStreet #Whitby #England #UnitedKingdom

Whitby Harbour stretches out beneath a clear sky, where gentle waters reflect the colourful fishing boats and the bustling quayside. The historic buildings lining the waterfront evoke the town’s maritime heritage, blending with the charm of a classic coastal town. Visitors strolling along the pier are treated to a serene #HarbourView, with #SeasideScenery framed by the distant cliffs and the North Sea beyond. The working harbour, dotted with #FishingBoats, is a picturesque reminder of Whitby’s long-standing fishing tradition and enduring appeal to travellers seeking #HistoricBuildings and coastal charm.

Taken Nov 2024

#SilentSunday #ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HarbourView #CoastalTown #FishingBoats #SeasideScenery #HistoricBuildings #BridgeStreet #Whitby #England #UnitedKingdom

Whitby’s harbour stretches out beneath a bright sky, framed by rows of red-roofed historic buildings cascading down the hillside towards the water. Fishing boats rest quietly along the pontoons, adding to the charm of the #HarbourView in this picturesque #CoastalTown. The blend of old stone houses, narrow streets, and the spire of a church speaks to centuries of maritime heritage, making it ideal for those drawn to #SeasideScenery and #HistoricBuildings. Visitors often pause here to watch the tide and the working harbour, a tranquil reminder of Whitby’s enduring connection to the sea.

Taken Oct 2024

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HarbourView #CoastalTown #SeasideScenery #HistoricBuildings #FishingBoats #BridgeStreet #Whitby #England #UnitedKingdom

Llanelli man jailed for handbag robbery

Shadow turned to attack

Jake Dighton, 31, of Bridge Street, Llanelli, admitted robbery after targeting the woman late on Friday 20 June as she walked along Glenalla Road with colleagues.

The victim recalled noticing a shadow appear over her shoulder before Dighton forcefully grabbed her handbag, causing her to fall to the ground. Despite suffering cuts and bruises, she tried to chase him but lost sight of him as he fled.

CCTV evidence

Police launched an investigation and quickly identified Dighton thanks to local CCTV footage. He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and later pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court on 25 July.

On Friday 5 December, he was sentenced to three years and three months in prison.

“Predatory behaviour” condemned

Detective Constable Rhydian Davies from Dyfed Powys Police said:

“We welcome the sentencing of Jake Dighton; this was a traumatic incident for the victim who has been reliving the incident since that night.

Dighton’s predatory behaviour is completely unacceptable, and no one should fear walking the streets of their hometown.

I commend the victim for her bravery and the strength with which she supported our investigation and the court proceedings that followed.”

DC Davies praised the support shown by the victim’s family, friends and the wider Llanelli community, and thanked colleagues across Dyfed‑Powys Police for their joint work in bringing Dighton to justice.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Llanelli man admits late-night robbery of woman walking home alone
Earlier coverage of the case as Dighton admitted the offence at Swansea Crown Court.

Swansea man jailed for raping underage girl
A 48-year-old man sentenced to ten years for rape and sexual assault at his city centre flat.

Port Talbot man jailed for child sex offences
A man from Port Talbot sentenced for multiple offences involving underage victims.

#BridgeStreet #CCTV #DyfedPowysPolice #GlenallaRoad #Llanelli #mugging #robbery #theft

or north across the border

Downtown on Bridge Street
Michael Carrino

#Poetry #MichaelCarrino #BridgeStreet #Canada #Montreal #Fillino #LakeChamplain #Indigo #Piano #Misty #Adirondacks #Border

https://londongrip.co.uk/2025/11/london-grip-new-poetry-winter-2025-6/#carrino

Sunlight sparkles over the River Esk in Whitby, a historic port where fishing boats and sailing ships line the water under the vast blue sky. Along the scenic riverside, people enjoy a relaxed seaside walk with views of the red-roofed town climbing the hillside, creating a quintessential coastal town atmosphere. The harbour view includes the masts of a tall ship, evoking the town’s maritime heritage and its long history of seafaring. With its blend of calm waters, bustling quayside, and inviting benches, it is an ideal spot for soaking in the charm of this #HarbourView #CoastalTown #SeasideWalk #HistoricPort #ScenicRiver.

Taken Apr 2025

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HarbourView #CoastalTown #SeasideWalk #HistoricPort #ScenicRiver #DolphinHotel #BridgeStreet #Whitby #England #UnitedKingdom

Globe and anchor sculpture, signifying Glasgow's global maritime trade, on the 1888 facade of the former South Branch of the Glasgow Savings Bank on Bridge Street. I think they're surrounded by oak branches, presumably indicating knowledge.

#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #bridgestreet #laurieston #sculpture

Love this decorative ironwork on the former Savings Bank on Bridge Street in Glasgow. This branch was built in 1888 as an insert into the ground and first floor of an older mid-19th Century tenement.

#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #bridgestreet #laurieston #ironwork #architecturephotography