Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.
She is also an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.
Stories by Leigh Curtis
Junior doctors strike takes place in week before general election
Latest round of industrial action is eleventh walkout by junior doctors in two year NHS staff dispute with government over pay and employment conditions.
SATURDAY 6 JULY TO SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 2024
The Gift of Nearness
An exhibition of recent paintings by local artist Janet Sainsbury.
EXETER PHOENIX
SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2024
Green Phoenix festival
Sustainability festival featuring talks, workshops, film screenings and community stalls.
Decision concludes that development on former vehicle breaker’s yard would have posed ‘substantial danger’ to pedestrians and drivers in rural lane on city outskirts.
THURSDAY 27 JUNE 2024
Homelessness and hardship hustings
St Petrock’s and Citizens Advice Exeter host a general election hustings to focus political attention on the city’s most vulnerable people.
SOUTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Co-op Fortnight fair & fundraiser
Stalls, activities, giveaways, cake and a fundraiser for children’s charity Barnardo’s.