Martin Redfern

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

Pinhoe community hub building plans resubmitted

The community group behind Pinhoe community hub has resubmitted its application for a new building at Station Road playing fields following the lapse of the previous permission, granted three years ago.

Report outlines “shocking standards” at Exeter Prison

The prison inspectorate published a damning report on 16 February into what it described as “shocking standards” at Exeter Prison after issuing a second consecutive urgent notification for the prison – the first time it has done so for any prison.

Works resume at The Gorge “co-living” block

Works at controversial Gladstone Road co-living block The Gorge have resumed, with the project not now due for completion until the end of the year.

South West Water seeks views on resources management plan

South West Water is consulting on its draft Water Resources Management Plan, which sets out how it intends to ensure a secure regional water supply and manage its environmental impact, until 19 May.

City council food waste roll-out aims for 35% household coverage by end May

Exeter City Council has confirmed that its food waste collections now cover 10.9% of the city’s residential addresses.

Developer wins Topsham gap appeal

Another 100 new homes will be built in the Topsham gap beside Clyst Road after their developer successfully appealed against the council’s refusal to grant planning approval.

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