Leigh Curtis 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
25 stories for the 2025 summer recess
Catch up with a curated selection of Exeter Observer stories from the past twelve months while the team takes a short break from publishing to carry out essential maintenance and development work.
FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2025
Exeter Contemporary Open 2025
Annual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK.
EXETER PHOENIX
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025
Exeter Street Arts Festival 2025
The annual festival returns with street art, drumming, dance, workshops, walkabouts and live music.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
FRIDAY 12 TO SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2025
Heritage Open Days 2025
Annual festival returns with free talks, tours and exhibitions at heritage sites in and around Exeter.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025
Quayside Farmers’ Market
Monthly market offering local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more.
Outcome of Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation delivered day before retirement of suspended chief constable Will Kerr announced, with Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez unwilling to say whether “golden handshake” agreed.