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

Reclaim the Night

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2025

Reclaim the Night 2025

Annual protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space.

ST SIDWELL'S COMMUNITY CENTRE

Royal Devon and Exeter hospital at Wonford

Five-day hospital doctors strike follows failed talks on pay and training provision

British Medical Association calls thirteenth round of industrial action in ongoing dispute with the government.

Exeter Stories launch event

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

Exeter Stories

In-depth audio interviews with individuals from organisations and initiatives across the city.

PODCAST

Fore Street Flea

SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025

Winter Fore Street Flea

Market selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink with live music from local artists returns for a winter edition.

FORE STREET

Illustrative view of proposed co-living blocks from Heavitree Road

Heavitree Road police station student accommodation and “co-living” scheme consultation extended

Developers revise application for full planning permission for 813-bed seven-block complex submitted in May as similar proposals proliferate across city centre.

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