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
WEDNESDAY 1 TO SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2025
Two Moors Festival
Chamber music festival celebrates 25th anniversary with performances, talks and workshops across fifteen venues.
DARTMOOR, EXMOOR & SURROUNDS
McCarthy Stone set to build 36 retirement flats on Heavitree school playing field
Proposals prompting concerns about loss of green space and adverse impact on historic character of conservation area follow redevelopment of former Bramdean School in Homefield Road.
25 stories for the 2025 summer recess
Catch up with a curated selection of Exeter Observer stories from the past twelve months while the team takes a short break from publishing to carry out essential maintenance and development work.
FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2025
Exeter Contemporary Open 2025
Annual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK.
EXETER PHOENIX
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025
Exeter Street Arts Festival 2025
The annual festival returns with street art, drumming, dance, workshops, walkabouts and live music.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
FRIDAY 12 TO SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2025
Heritage Open Days 2025
Annual festival returns with free talks, tours and exhibitions at heritage sites in and around Exeter.