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
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Co-op Fortnight fair & fundraiser
Stalls, activities, giveaways, cake and a fundraiser for children’s charity Barnardo’s.
COWICK STREET CO-OP
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Library Lates Windrush celebration
A family-friendly Windrush Day celebration with music, poetry, dance, exhibitions and crafts.
EXETER LIBRARY
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Shillingford solstice celebration
A seasonal celebration with farm tour, seasonal food, crafts, cakes and drinks.
SHILLINGFORD ORGANICS
SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024
Heritage Harbour Festival 2024
The maritime-themed festival returns for a second year with tours, boat trips, films, workshops, music and more.
EXETER QUAY
Plan to convert language school to nursery tests credibility of city council active travel policy
Exeter Academy sits near top of steep hill 250 feet above city, far from accessible bus and rail routes, but developer claims local plan compliance in ‘demonstrably sustainable location’ which is ‘conducive to sustainable modes of travel’.
Developers claim council planning committee refusal was “if not malevolent, certainly misguided”
Appeal against decision to deny fifth additional storey in build-to-rent scheme above Crankhouse Coffee accuses councillors of seeking to “appease the weight of objectors’ orchestrated opinion” against amendments to eleven year-old consent.