Blade Runner 2049's follow-up series Blade Runner 2099 has been greenlit by Amazon executives

Thousands of families across Scotland with a disabled child or young person will receive a one-off payment this winter to help with energy bills. Child Winter Heating Assistance is an annual payment of £214 for youngsters in receipt of disability benefits to help with increased costs over the colder months.

UK holidaymakers could be hit with travel disruption due to trials of a new European Union border system technology set to take place this month.

A 'swingers club' is set to open in an Edinburgh industrial estate. The controversial plans for the 20-room members club have been met with criticism, with one local councillor saying they should be looked at "very closely".

Fern Britton, 65, who was married to fellow This Morning star Phil Vickery for two decades, was spotted looking forlorn after seeing her ex-beau with none other than her former best friend, Lorraine Stanton.Some fans speculated that the widely-publicised kiss may have been painful for her, but now, in a new cryptic tweet, she has addressed her "survival".She wrote defiantly: "They didn’t break me or wash me away as I expected. I survived."Fern, who has joked in the past about her penchant for being a cat lady, added: "Today, Sitting with the cat in the oct sun, I am content."She added in warning: "It may not last long so I’ll drink it in while I can."Fern also shared that although her life hasn't been "pleasing, perfect or easy", she would change nothing about the events that brought her to where she is today.Fans had earlier seen Phil and Lorraine kissing as they wielded a suitcase alongside a Fortnum and Mason bag.They then headed inside a property in the upmarket district of London's Mayfair after sharing a very public display of affection.Fern has only commented by tweeting shortly after the images were published in The Sun last month: "Good morning all.

Harry Kane's missed penalty for Tottenham against Frankfurt almost cleaned out a fan who was filming it in the stands.Kane had already scored from the spot in the first half of the Champions League clash on Wednesday (October 12) evening when he was given the chance to put the icing on the cake in stoppage time for Spurs, who were 3-2 up.The England captain uncharacteristically smashed his second penalty over the bar, though, which put the home supporters in danger of getting a ball to the face.

READ MORE: Woman who wants world’s biggest bum ‘can’t move’ after gym sesh – but won’t stop The 28-year-old, from Bath, also dyed her natural brown hair a shade of blonde – which apparently, ‘gentlemen prefer’.She said: “I feel that comments from men have become far more complimentary in recent years whereas in my early twenties they felt much more threatening and predatory.”Dolly enjoys how much attention her Marilyn-inspired look gets her.She said: “I have always felt a deep sexual energy inside me and was voted 'most likely to become a porn star' in my end of school year book.“I adored my imaginary worlds that I would escape to with my Barbies and looked up to Marilyn Monroe as the ultimate sex symbol.”And after honing her blonde locks, big lips and eye-popping curves, Dolly enjoys being compared to a real life doll or “bimbo”.She said: “Bimbofication to me is a lifestyle, fetish and kink that embraces an ultra feminine sexuality that can manifest itself mentally and physically.”While men love Dolly’s new look, it doesn’t go down as well with women.The streetwear brand owner explained: “I do find that I am still heavily judged by women.

READ MORE: World's tallest woman who stands over 7ft tall breaks three new world records“I then went on to toning my hair around a year ago due to the bullying I was getting in public places for having naturally white hair. This affected my mental health so I started toning my hair lilac.“I currently wear makeup every day to hide the fact I’m albino due to the abusive behaviour I got from people in public places.

BBC Breakfast viewers claimed that presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt didn't look comfortable during an interview with Billy Idol. The duo helmed Thursday's (October 13) instalment of the morning show and welcomed the legendary musician onto the red sofa to discuss his new tour, The Roadside Tour which is heading to the UK this week.The 66-year-old first emerged on the punk rock scene back in the 70s as the lead singer of the band Generation X, confessing to the presenters that they never looked at their career beyond a few years.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood scolds Charlie Stayt as she catches him 'not listening'The topic of "being scared" of the rocker came into conversation, but Charlie made a point that the star now sings lullabies to his grandchildren, posing the question whether he's become a different person because of that.He responded: "Well it's lovely because you get to see the world through their eyes.

Hooters restaurant when a group of boys allegedly started fighting over chocolate bars.The incident took place outside the popular American-owned chicken wings restaurant in Plano, Texas, on Tuesday after a group of young boys tried to sell confectionary to customers in the outlet.They were escorted by a Hooters manager and were asked to leave the restaurant.READ MORE: Hooters worker claims 'instant boob job' bra helped get her hired on the spotVideo shared on social media shows at least two topless boys throwing stools and bar tables at the front door.One customer who is trying to help the staff can be seen running back towards the diner, but he gets hit and collapses to the floor."Stop! Oh my God!" a waitress yells as she runs back to safety. It's over a chocolate bar!"The group continues to shout while trying to break into the restaurant.At one point, a man grabs an ashtray and smashes it into the window, shattering the glass.Detective Jerry Minton, from Plano Police Department, said two young boys, aged between 10 and 13 years old, were asked to leave when they tried to sell chocolate bars to customers inside Hooters.During the commotion, the manager "was hit by some hard object and broke his arm by one of the assailants".A waitress was left with cuts on her face from the broken glass."It looked like they were trying to do everything they could to keep the assault from occurring inside the restaurant," he said.Plano Police Department wrote on Twitter on Tuesday: "The investigation from an incident at hooters off of Central Expressway is still ongoing.

Plans for a new apartment block that would bring dozens of ‘high quality’ homes to a picturesque Pennines town have been revealed. The proposals, lodged by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, would see a four-storey building replace an old mill and industrial units at Brown Street, Littleborough.

Ukraine joining NATO could lead to a third world war, the deputy secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation said.

Erik ten Hag has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored his 700th career goal in Manchester United's 2-1 win against Everton last weekend. The 37-year-old forward made football history when he struck the winner at Goodison Park, as he reached another incredible milestone in his glittering career.

Amazon has officially announced a Blade Runner sequel series is in the works.The series, titled Blade Runner 2099, will serve as a sequel to both the original 1982 film and its 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049, which was directed by Denis Villeneuve.Ridley Scott, who directed the original film, will serve as an executive producer on the series, with Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) on board as showrunner.The show was originally revealed to be in development back in February, although Amazon has now given the series the green light.Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios, said: “The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers.“We are honoured to be able to present this continuation of the Blade Runner franchise, and are confident that by teaming up with Ridley, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and the remarkably talented Silka Luisa, Blade Runner 2099 will uphold the intellect, themes, and spirit of its film predecessors.”Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, co-founders of Alcon Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to continue our working relationship with our friends at Amazon. And we are beyond excited to continue to extend the Blade Runner canon into a new realm with the provocative storyline that Silka has created.“Audiences first discovered Ridley Scott’s brilliant vision for Blade Runner 40 years ago, and since then, it has become one of the most influential science-fiction films of all time.

Amazon has officially ordered a sequel show for Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner 2049.

Amazon already has one giant fantasy series currently airing on Prime Video with “Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power.” Now they want to take over the streaming sci-fi market with “Blade Runner 2099,” a “Blade Runner” sequel series, with Ridley Scott on board as executive producer. READ MORE: ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Live-Action Sequel Series Lands At Amazon & Ridley Scott May Direct Variety reports that Amazon has a formal order for the show after announcing its development in February.

Blade Runner 2099, Amazon Studios’ live-action series set in the Blade Runner universe, has been picked up to series for Prime Video.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Amazon has formally ordered a “Blade Runner” sequel series, Variety has learned. The live-action project, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was first announced as being in development at the streamer back in February, while Ridley Scott first revealed the show was in the works in November 2021. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but the title indicates the show will take place fifty years after the events of “Blade Runner 2049,” the 2017 sequel to the original “Blade Runner.” Silka Luisa serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Ridley Scott also executive producing under his Scott Free Productions banner.

Better Call Saul alum Michael Mando is set to star opposite Brian Tyree Henry in Apple TV+’s crime drama series Sinking Spring, from Top Gun: Maverick writer Peter Craig. The series is directed and executive produced by Ridley Scott via his Scott Free Productions.

Kajol, one of India’s best-loved actors, stars in Disney+ Hotstar series “The Good Wife – Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhoka,” an adaptation of the CBS series of the same name. Disney unveiled a first look image for the show that is now in production. With the Indian title translating as ‘The Good Wife – Love, Law, Deception,’ Kajol plays a housewife who is forced to return to work as a lawyer after her husband’s public scandal puts him behind bars. The series is directed by Suparn Verma (Amazon Studios series “The Family Man”) and produced by Mumbai-based Banijay Asia. Kajol has credits that include romance “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” melodrama “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…,” romantic thriller “Fanaa,” drama “My Name Is Khan,” and hit the action comedy “Dilwale,” in 2015. She hails from the Mukherjee family which is studded with actors, directors and producers, and has been married to Ajay Devgn for more than twenty years.