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

Matford Centre cafe operator sought

Exeter City Council is looking for a new operator to run the Matford Centre cafe, a purpose-built 6,000 square foot unit with space for 150 covers and a bar.

Fore Street Flea Sunday 15 September 2024

SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2024

Autumn Fore Street Flea

Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink.

FORE STREET

Great Western Hotel beside Exeter St David's railway station

Great Western Hotel conversion proposed

An application for permission to convert the Great Western Hotel beside Exeter St David’s station for mainly residential use has been submitted to Exeter City Council for approval.

Salmon Run 2023

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2024

Salmon Run 2024

Community runs along the River Exe to highlight the significance of salmon and the species’ relationship with the waterway.

RIVER EXE

, updated

Kidical Mass May 2022

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2024

Kidical Mass rides again

Kidical Mass Exeter to hold its eighth family bike ride as part of an ongoing campaign for safe cycling routes for children, young people and families.

BELMONT PARK

, updated

Quayside Shanty Festival

SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024

Quayside Shanty Festival

Free one-day festival to feature shanties from Boscastle Buoys, Mariners Away, The Rusty Tubs and more.

EXETER QUAY

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