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
THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2025
Titus Andronicus
Lightbear Lane hosts a reading of Shakespeare’s bloody revenge tale.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY
SUNDAY 2 MARCH 2025
Exeter Seed Bank seed swap 2025
Third annual event also includes hands-on activities, stalls and displays with talks on composting, welcoming wildlife and community medicine gardens.
SIDWELL STREET
Plans for unfunded £7 million Wonford community hub redevelopment approved
Exeter City Council approves own planning application to demolish, rebuild and part-refurbish existing community and sports facilities beside Ludwell Valley Park.
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.