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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 as well as news reports and contributes to features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She leads on 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
Environment Agency orders South West Water to fix scores of faults
South West Water has been ordered by the the Environment Agency to fix scores of faults including leaking pipes, cracked tanks, seeping liquids and faulty monitoring equipment.
Royal Clarence Hotel developer asks £20.5 million for city centre apartment blocks
Two luxury city centre apartment blocks are being advertised for sale by Nooko, the developer responsible for renovating the Royal Clarence Hotel.
SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026
Fore Street Flea 10th anniversary
Market returns for 2026 season with stalls selling vintage items, jewellery, crafts, clothing, records, food and drink.
FORE STREET
Exeter Port And Harbour business plan published without future budgets
Exeter City Council has finally published an Exeter Port And Harbour business plan after repeated requests from river and estuary users to see the document, which was apparently prepared three years ago.
St Bridget’s Nursery judicial review claim dismissed
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by Sandy Park Farm Partnership against a planning inspectorate decision to allow planning permission for 350 homes on the site of the former St Bridget’s Nursery in Newcourt.
Clarendon House to let three months after student accommodation redevelopment approved
Clarendon House is being advertised to let as office space three months after Exeter City Council planning committee approved the demolition of the block and its replacement with student accommodation.
