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

Ex-Reform UK county councillors Edward Hill and Angela Nash join far-right party

Two ex-Reform UK Devon county councillors have joined Advance UK, a far-right party launched in 2025 and led by former Reform UK deputy leader Ben Habib.

Devon & Cornwall Police council tax precept to rise by 5.2%

Alison Hernandez, Police & Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and The Isles Of Scilly, says that a 2026-27 government funding shortfall has left her with “no choice” but to propose increasing the Devon & Cornwall Police council tax precept by 5.2% – the maximum permitted.

County Hall committee rejects Barnfield Road cycling and walking scheme

A Barnfield Road cycling and walking scheme has been rejected by the Exeter Highways and Traffic Order committee.

St David's Church, Exeter

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026

Isca Ensemble chamber concert

An evening of Mozart and Beethoven with violin soloist Joel Munday.

ST DAVID'S CHURCH

Exeter street scene with flags

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026

Exeter History Book Festival

One-day event with talks from four Devon historians and stalls from local heritage organisations.

MINT METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE

Sandy Park stadium and hotel, Exeter

Exeter Rugby Group reports £10.3 million losses as Exeter Chiefs seeks new investor

Losses include £6.2 million loan write-off associated with Sandy Park Hotel owned by club chairman Tony Rowe.

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