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

Revised Queen Street changes approved alongside Rifford Road cycling scheme

Devon County Council’s Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee approved the permanent introduction of revised Queen Street changes at its meeting on 16 January.

Libraries Unlimited launch local lottery

Libraries Unlimited has become the latest local organisation to launch a lottery in order to raise funds for public service delivery.

Exeter City Living seeks views on Exeter Ship Canal head redevelopment

Exeter City Living is consulting on proposals to redevelop a large council-owned site at the head of Exeter Ship Canal, which includes the Exe Water Sports Association clubhouse, the headquarters of local cycling charity Ride On and the adjacent boat yard.

New North Road student accommodation office conversion plans submitted

Proposals to convert a 3,000m2 five storey office block on New North Road known as Beaufort House to a 107-bed student accommodation facility have been submitted to the city council for approval.

Met Office confirms 2022 sixth warmest year since 1850

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the world’s sixth warmest year since 1850, and the ninth in succession in which global average temperatures have equalled or exceeded 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels. It also forecast that 2023 will be the tenth consecutive such year.

Eighth design for Heavitree Road police station submitted

Revised proposals to develop a student/co-living complex on the site of Heavitree Road Police Station and Magistrates’ Court have been submitted to the city council for approval.

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