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
SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2024
Día de Muertos
Live music, food and drinks in celebration of the Day of the Dead.
DAILY BOWL
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 2024
Spork! Dead Poets Slam 2024
A Halloween spoken-word poetry special featuring poet and artist Ella Frears.
EXETER PHOENIX
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Audience with a Ghost Hunter
An immersive after dark theatre experience in Exeter’s oldest building.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY
Inspectorate closes one of three “causes of concern” raised for enhanced Devon & Cornwall Police performance monitoring
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services says Devon & Cornwall Police has improved its 101 call response but crime recording and investigations standards both still require improvement.
Water Lane micro-brewery “boxpark” bar and rental units proposed
Application to install fifteen shipping containers in car park beside Vulcan Estate warehouse submitted to Exeter City Council for approval.
Dartmoor landowner seeks Supreme Court ruling to prevent wild camping
Alexander and Diana Darwell, owners of 4,000 acre Blachford Estate, aim to overturn appeal court ruling restoring access rights championed by Dartmoor National Park Authority and campaign group Open Spaces Society.
