Leigh Curtis
Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
She writes most of our community and culture stories as well as news reports and contributes to features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She leads on marketing and also manages our finances and administration.
She is an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.
Stories by Leigh Curtis
FRIDAY 31 JULY 2026
Sidwella Day 2026
Annual celebration includes art, gardening, zine-making, Colombian snacks and Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
ST SIDWELL'S COMMUNITY CENTRE
Former South West Water CEO receives £2.8 million – including two bonuses – following Brixham parasite outbreak
Pennon Group report shows Susan Davy received almost £6.8 million – including “personal security-related allowance” – during five years and five months as company CEO before December 2025 departure – then another £845,000.
THURSDAY 30 JULY TO SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 2026
Theatre in the Park 2026
Al fresco summer season with Shakespeare, spoken-word poetry, puppetry and physical comedy.
ROUGEMONT GARDENS
£19.6 million Exeter Chiefs takeover deal complete
Subsidiary of US-based Cannae Holdings buys Sandy Park stadium club from Exeter Rugby Group following vote in favour of proposed takeover by club members.
