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

Exeter Custom House

FRIDAY 26 TO SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026

The Considerate Society

Six artist and community-led gatherings convened by Art Work Exeter to examine civic life and more.

EXETER QUAY

Exeter City of Literature book market

SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026

The Book Market 2026

Exeter City of Literature event with author talks, food and drink and independent booksellers from across Devon.

EXETER QUAY

University of Exeter postpones net zero target to 2050

The University of Exeter has postponed its net zero target to 2050 following a two-year review of its climate strategy led by Global Systems Institute director Peter Cox.

First Thursdays graphic

THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2026

First Thursdays

Monthly Gandy Street evening events include an indoor market, food and drink, street entertainment and more.

GANDY STREET

Exeter Respect Festival

SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026

Exeter Respect Festival 2026

The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.

BELMONT PARK

Exeter Chiefs members approve US investment company takeover

Exeter Chiefs members have voted in favour of a takeover of the club proposed by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment.

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