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
SATURDAY 15 MARCH 2025
2025 International Women’s Festival
A free one-day festival celebrating women with live music, art, workshops, panel discussions and more.
EXETER PHOENIX
SATURDAY 29 & SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2025
Four Seasons
Little Bulb uses music, puppetry and clowning to tell a Vivaldi-inspired family-friendly tale.
EMMANUEL HALL
Devon County Council plans more bus priority schemes aimed at improving journey times in Exeter arterial roads
Schemes in Alphington Road, Barrack Road, Cowley Bridge Road, Honiton Road, Topsham Road and at Exe Bridges gyratory to follow Cowick Street, Heavitree Road, Pinhoe Road and New North Road changes.
SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2025
Exeter Bach Choir
A performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor to celebrate the choir’s 30th anniversary.
EXETER CATHEDRAL
Devon County Council admits Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets trial led to “lack of trust” in County Hall decision-making
Focus groups held following termination of controversial trial find broad support for safer travel but also reveal perception of “downward spiral” in Exeter highways management while county council confirms it has no plans for new schemes in area.
