Martin Redfern is editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
He writes many of our news stories and features, leads on investigations and maintains the Exeter Observer website.
Martin is an accredited UK press card holder, a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Society of Editors and holds a masters degree in Journalism with distinction at Birkbeck, University of London.
Stories by Martin Redfern
Mallison Bridge funding bid fails
A joint city and county council bid for government funding to replace Mallison Bridge, which was closed five years ago at Exeter Quay before being removed, has failed.
County council cycling and walking plan to be introduced
The county council has confirmed that it intends to introduce its Exeter Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan, now six years late, without committing to delivery timescales, allocating any funding or expanding the proposed network in response to opposition to its plans centred on their lack of ambition.
Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme exhibitions
Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme exhibitions are being held from 4-7pm on Tuesday 25 July at Park Life Heavitree and on Wednesday 26 July at Whipton Community Hall.
New North Road bus gate consultation
Devon County Council is consulting until 14 August on proposals to convert a short stretch of cycle lane in New North Road alongside John Lewis into a bus and cycle lane to reduce bus journey times.
InExeter announces new CEO Nicola Wheeler
Nicola Wheeler, currently Head of Community Programmes at Peabody, will become the new CEO of InExeter, Exeter’s business improvement district company, in October.
Co-cars ceases trading
Exeter-based South West shared mobility provider Co-Cars, which is also responsible for Co-Bikes e-bike hire, has ceased trading.