Daniel Chipperfield

Regional Editor at Swindon Advertiser

Regional Editor at Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

Regional Editor at Stroud News and Journal

Regional Editor at Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard

Regional Editor at Gloucestershire Gazette Series

Award-winning editor for news brand of the year, the Swindon Advertiser as well as Wiltshire Times and the Gazette and Herald [email protected]

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Articles

Should town keep intelligent cameras looking out for bad drivers?

3 weeks ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

A high-tech traffic camera trial on the M4 motorway near Swindon has caught over 1,000 drivers breaking the law in just five days, prompting a storm of public reaction and reigniting debate about the balance between road safety and policing priorities. The AI-enabled camera, which detects motorists not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones while driving, was tested between junctions 14 and 15.
Teenager takes aim at Keir Starmer as war on 'crater' potholes ramps up

Feb 8, 2025 | cotswoldjournal.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

4 1/1 A teenager’s war against the “crater” potholes that plague a Wiltshire town’s roads has ramped up and taken aim at Keir Starmer. 19-year-old Ben Thornbury has previously made local and national news for his stunts campaigning for potholes repairs in his hometown of Malmesbury. These have included pothole crazy golf and pothole fishing.
Teenager takes aim at Keir Starmer as war on 'crater' potholes ramps up

Feb 3, 2025 | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

4 1/1 A teenager’s war against the “crater” potholes that plague a Wiltshire town’s roads has ramped up and taken aim at Keir Starmer. 19-year-old Ben Thornbury has previously made local and national news for his stunts campaigning for potholes repairs in his hometown of Malmesbury. These have included pothole crazy golf and pothole fishing.
Jobs: Swindon Advertiser sales team looking for new recruits at event

Jul 21, 2024 | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

The Swindon Advertiser sales team are hiring (Image: Getty) The sales team behind flagship newspapers the Swindon Advertiser, Gazette and Herald the Wiltshire Times and more are launching a meet and greet session for new job roles. LocaliQ, a leader in digital marketing and advertising, is excited to announce a group interview session as it looks for ambitious individuals to join its dynamic team as part of an expansion.
Swindon Advertiser editor challenges Prime Minister to visit again

Jun 7, 2024 | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

I am sure many of you were as disappointed as I was to see Prime Minister Rishi Sunak do a hit-and-run visit to our town today. He was whisked in, and interviewed by people not from Swindon, about issues not affecting Swindon, before quickly leaving again. No invitations to the local press. No message for the town’s people. No chance to ask him meaningful questions.
Review: Beautiful Manor House golf course is winter friendly too

Apr 28, 2024 | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

I think what keeps most golfers coming back to the maddening game is the memory of 'that' shot. Where everything comes together, and amongst a great backdrop, you have pulled off the shot you have been striving for and that memory is treasured for a long time. With the Manor House Golf Course, with its well-maintained beauty, exhilaratingly challenging holes and captivating views, you are offered plenty of chances to capture several amazing memories during a round.
'Turn Wiltshire's speed cameras back on - and install more'

Apr 13, 2024 | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

With so many people still dying or being injured on Wiltshire’s roads surely we need to be reconsidering using whatever is at our disposal to improve safety? A concrete, and relatively simple, first step would be to turn on the county’s fixed speed cameras – and dare I say get a few more installed.
Help me drown out the misery in our comments section

Mar 9, 2024 | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

I am really quite tired by the nature of the comments we receive on our news website and the types of people leaving them. It is often riddled with harsh criticism, sarcasm, and even personal attacks – not to mention those that are racist or libellous. It is the same on our social media platforms, with the only people having a conversation often those with an axe to grind. They forget there's a real person, or people, on the receiving end.
Does Wiltshire host the ultimate afternoon tea destination?

Mar 9, 2024 | wiltshiretimes.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

2 1/1 The Manor House Hotel is an excellent setting to do pretty much anything. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, this 14th-century setting is all charm and historic grandeur. And the village of Castle Combe itself is often ranked the prettiest village in England. I can imagine the weddings here are mesmerising, the weekend stays luxurious. It’s certainly an excellent place for afternoon tea.
'Why is there so much bad news on our website?'

Mar 2, 2024 | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Daniel Chipperfield

Bad news is good news, so the old adage goes (Image: Getty) ‘Why do you never write any positive news?' It’s a question I and my team are asked a lot. While I would say it is an inaccurate statement, there’s an element of truth to the claim. It is true that the story often dominating the top of our website or leading the front page of the paper will be a negative one, but there are some very important reasons for this. One, it is what people want to read.