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

Storm damage prompts Bowling Green Marsh emergency works

Significant storm damage has prompted emergency works to shore up the bank separating the Exe estuary from the Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve at Topsham.

International Women's Festival graphic

SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026

International Women’s Festival 2026

A free one-day celebration with live music, dance, workshops, panel discussions and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

The Orchard Cafe Quartet

SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026

From Haydn to The Highlands

The Orchard Cafe Quartet plays folk and classical music from Scandinavia and Scotland.

ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

City council approves Clarendon House student accommodation block

Exeter City Council has approved the replacement of Clarendon House on the corner of Western Way and Heavitree Road with a ten-storey 297-bed student accommodation block.

Government to write off most of £200 million Devon SEND services deficit

The government has said it will write off 90% of the SEND services deficit accumulated by Devon County Council to the end of March this year.

Two Short Nights festival audience in Exeter Phoenix auditorium

THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026

Two Short Nights

Short film festival returns with awards ceremony and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

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