Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.
She is also an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.
Stories by Leigh Curtis
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2024
An Evening with Guy Shrubsole
Local writer and campaigner discusses his new book about landownership in Britain.
WATERSTONES
New Heavitree Road police station site student accommodation and “co-living” redevelopment plans published
Public comment sought on pre-application proposals for 738 rooms in eight blocks with ground floor commercial space following February appeal dismissal of previous 955-room scheme.
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New community energy advice centre to open in Queen Street
Climate Action Hub Exeter to take on Exeter Community Energy advice work and offer drop-in sessions and workshops, talks, screenings and events in former Whitton & Laing premises.
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County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal
Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk.
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2024
September walk and cook
Love Food leads a short walk to forage ingredients for a shared meal.
ST THOMAS
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
Bonanza! Exeter Phoenix 25th birthday party
Exeter arts venue celebrates 25th year with live music, DJs, silent disco and more.