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This round-up will provide you with what you need to know to start your day right. Expect weather, traffic and train updates, a look at what's on in Tooting and a bit of news.

Here's what's happening in Tooting today (October 27)

Top Story

A new 13-storey tower block could be appearing in Colliers Wood after Merton Council approved plans for it.

This would mean an additional 116 flats in Station Road.

No final decision has been made yet.

Find out more here

Tooting's sunrise and sunset

Today's Tooting sunrise: 7:44

Today's Tooting sunset: 17:44

Tooting's weather

Another relatively warm day in Tooting, even if we could see some rain in the morning. Highs of 18 degrees.

BBC Weather says: "Today is expected to be mostly dry, cloudy and breezy. In the afternoon, there may be a few holes in the cloud to reveal some spells of sunshine. A mild day. Moderate south-westerly winds."

Pollution: Low

UV: Low

Traffic and travel

No accidents or unusual congestion on Tooting's roads this morning, as per the AA's traffic news .

The Northern line is running a 'good service' without delays.

What's on in the local area today

Why not go and check out the free fun day happening on Fishponds Playing Fields this afternoon?

From noon until 2pm there will be a range of activities going on, from being able to try out a load of new sports, to a bake sale to try and raise money for St George's.

More info here.

Fact of the day

The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer, due to thermal expansion meaning the iron heats up, the particles gain kinetic energy and take up more space.

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