Leigh Curtis

Leigh is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.

She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.

Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.

She is also an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.

Stories by Leigh Curtis
Special educational needs and disabilities protest at County Hall in February last year

County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal

Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk.

WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2024

September walk and cook

Love Food leads a short walk to forage ingredients for a shared meal.

ST THOMAS

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024

Bonanza! Exeter Phoenix 25th birthday party

Exeter arts venue celebrates 25th year with live music, DJs, silent disco and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2024

Exeter Contemporary Open 2024

Annual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK.

EXETER PHOENIX

Matford Centre cafe operator sought

Exeter City Council is looking for a new operator to run the Matford Centre cafe, a purpose-built 6,000 square foot unit with space for 150 covers and a bar.

SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2024

Autumn Fore Street Flea

Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink.

FORE STREET

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