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
SATURDAY 27 MAY 2023
Romeo and Juliet
Troubadour Stageworks presents an accessible, family-friendly production of Shakespeare’s tragic romance.
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Exton Road recycling centre fire caused by accidental ignition
A large fire broke out at Exton Road recycling centre in Marsh Barton on 29 April which took fire crews three hours to extinguish.
When, where and how to vote in the 2023 Exeter local elections
Our guide to casting your ballot in person, by post and by proxy as well as the new voter ID requirements.
2023 Exeter local elections guide
City council elections take place on Thursday 4 May. Our essential guide highlights who’s standing where, wards to watch and what the results might be. It also covers the wider context, voter ID and the impact of First Past the Post in Exeter elections.
University of Exeter submits plans for solar farm alongside Duryard Valley Park
The University of Exeter has submitted plans for a six acre 1.07MWp solar farm and substation beside Belle Vue Road and alongside Duryard Valley Park which include fencing off part of the publicly-accessible greenspace.
Exeter local elections candidate is also standing in Winchester
University of Exeter student Harry Johnson-Hill hopes to represent voters both in Duryard & St James and at home in Alresford & Itchen Valley, 100 miles away.
