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 and contributes to news, features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She leads on design and 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 is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1
Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.
Plans for six-storey Summerland Street student block submitted for approval
Spinnaker Estates application for full planning permission for 180-bed redevelopment would increase number of student beds in immediate area to 1,754.
THURSDAY 5 & SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2026
Sherlock Jr. & The Balloonatic
Buster Keaton silent comedy screenings with music by R.E.M. and Amon Tobin.
EXETER PHOENIX
WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2026
A Response
An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY
