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 holds a masters degree in Journalism with distinction at Birkbeck, University of London.
He is an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Society of Editors.
Stories by Martin Redfern
Revised proposals for Summerland Street “co-living” block submitted
Developer of 145-bedspace six storey scheme on city council land claims it will contribute to local housing need, ensure ‘mixed and balanced communities’ and enhance the local conservation area.
Radiographers join consultants and junior doctors on strike at Royal Devon NHS Trust
First industrial action of its kind comes as government consults on plans to threaten health staff with dismissal to compel them to work on strike days.
St Thomas library forced to relocate when lease expires in November
Landlord Exeter Estates Holdings, controlled by Exeter Chiefs CEO and chairman Tony Rowe, sought substantial rent increase after withdrawing planning application to demolish library building and replace it with block of thirteen flats.
Council to remove a quarter of city’s 800 litter bins
It says many are under-used because they are in the wrong place or too close to other bins, and that city centre bins will be ‘largely unaffected’.
Royal Clarence Hotel rebuild finally granted planning permission
Agreed developer contributions do not include planned education provision and may be significantly reduced after construction is complete.
Co-Cars liquidation expected to leave creditor and shareholder losses of more than £1.3 million
Sale of Co-Bikes fleet and spare parts agreed for just 4.5% of £600,000 book value after significant grant funding and investment fail to float shared mobility provider.
