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
THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 2024
Spork! Summer Special 2024
An evening of al fresco spoken-word comedy and poetry with Antosh Wojcik, Stewart Taylor and Micha Colombo.
ROUGEMONT GARDENS
WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2024
Love Riot
Miracle Theatre presents an open air reimagining of a Georgian-era romantic comedy.
ROUGEMONT GARDENS
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024
Exeter Independent Market
Exeter Cathedral market returns with handmade crafts, clothing and accessories, local food and drink and live music.
CATHEDRAL GREEN
SUNDAY 14 JULY 2024
Fore Street Flea
Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink plus live music from local artists.
FORE STREET
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2024
Brillsville Market
Regular community-run market that offers goods from local growers, makers and traders with a repair cafe and more.
ST THOMAS
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.