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

Green Phoenix Festival Sunday 5 July 2026 Exeter Phoenix

SUNDAY 5 JULY 2026

Green Phoenix Festival 2026

Sustainability all-dayer returns with comedy, music, workshops, film screenings, community stalls and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

Love St Thomas Summer Festival bubble fairy

SATURDAY 4 JULY 2026

Love St Thomas Summer Festival 2026

Community event returns for second year with live music, workshops, talks, stalls and more.

ST THOMAS CHURCH

South West region police force areas map

Police and crime commissioner seeks views on Devon & Cornwall Police south west regional policing reforms merger

Government white paper proposes England and Wales National Police Service and creation of as few as ten “super-forces” overseeing newly-defined local policing areas.

Devon & Cornwall Police underperforming in three-quarters of areas inspected

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found that Devon & Cornwall Police is underperforming in six of the eight areas it assessed, a decline in performance compared with its previous assessment.

Budleigh Music Festival venue St Peters Church

THURSDAY 25 JUNE TO SATURDAY 4 JULY 2026

Budleigh Music Festival

Annual event returns with classical concerts, musical workshops and a tribute to Hilary Mantel.

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON

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