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
City council approves Clarendon House student accommodation block
Exeter City Council has approved the replacement of Clarendon House on the corner of Western Way and Heavitree Road with a ten-storey 297-bed student accommodation block.
Government to write off most of £200 million Devon SEND services deficit
The government has said it will write off 90% of the SEND services deficit accumulated by Devon County Council to the end of March this year.
THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
Two Short Nights
Short film festival returns with awards ceremony and more.
EXETER PHOENIX
Fore Street developer seeks to convert Crankhouse Coffee basement to residential use
The developer of a scheme at 130 Fore Street is seeking to amend the design, height and layout of the building, which extends down West Street towards Grade I listed St Mary Steps church.
Exeter Science Park appoints new CEO
Exeter Science Park has appointed a new chief executive to take over from Sally Basker, who will retire in June this year after more than nine years in the post.
1,250 people sign petition to save Little Exeter children’s play space from closure
More than 1,250 people have signed a petition to save Guildhall Shopping Centre children’s play space Little Exeter from closure.
