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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
Fore Street developer seeks to convert Crankhouse Coffee basement to residential use
The developer of a scheme at 130 Fore Street is seeking to amend the design, height and layout of the building, which extends down West Street towards Grade I listed St Mary Steps church.
Exeter Science Park appoints new CEO
Exeter Science Park has appointed a new chief executive to take over from Sally Basker, who will retire in June this year after more than nine years in the post.
1,250 people sign petition to save Little Exeter children’s play space from closure
More than 1,250 people have signed a petition to save Guildhall Shopping Centre children’s play space Little Exeter from closure.
SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2026
Exeter Seed Swap 2026
Fourth annual event includes hands-on activities, soil testing and over 5,000 packets of seeds to share.
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Exeter St David’s rail lines to Barnstaple and Okehampton close for safety checks
Operators Network Rail and Great Western Railway have announced that the lines running from Exeter St David’s to Barnstaple and Okehampton will remain closed until further notice for safety checks following last week’s storms.
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026
St Thomas Repair Café
New community-run initiative with skilled volunteers offering repairs to clothing, jewellery, electronics, toys and more.
