Daily brief · Planning and council
Local decisions shape your week: new developments, road closures, school changes, business rates. They are scattered across council sites and local news. Signal gathers them, removes the repeats and keeps only what affects you.
Example morning
Gas main replacement closes the road between the station and the ring road, with a signed diversion.
Why it matters to you
Your usual route to the office is on the diversion. Allow an extra 15 minutes at peak times.
Confirmed · 2 sources
The developer resubmitted plans adding housing and reducing parking. Consultation runs for 21 days.
Why it matters to you
It sits behind your street. This is the window to comment if you want a say.
Confirmed · 1 official source
The draft budget includes the maximum rise allowed without a referendum, with a vote next month.
Why it matters to you
Your bill rises by the same share if it passes. The vote is open to the public.
Still uncertain
The final figure depends on the government settlement.
Early signal · draft budget
You're done for today
Quiet until tomorrow morning.
Illustrative example. Your brief is built from that morning's real news.
Signal starts with the UK and Ireland, using local news and regional feeds. Tell it your town during setup and it keeps local stories for that area.
Only major events. Signal is local by default, so national and world stories appear when they are big enough to affect everyone.
Yes. Add both during setup or later in your profile.
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