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A VETERINARIAN has revealed the 12 breeds she would never own after working in the industry for nine years.

Madison Marshall took to social media to spill the tea on the worst dog breeds she’s seen.

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The vet reveal the dog breeds she would never take home[/caption]

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She revealed she wasn’t a fan of corgis[/caption]

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Starting off strong, she revealed she would never own a Belgian Malinois as they had ‘amazing scary dog privileges’ and were often nicknamed ‘maligators’.

She also said she’d never own a Cane Corso because they were also ‘scary’ and she said often times they weren’t trained properly so try to ‘eat’ her.

German Shepherd’s also made it onto the list, Madison revealed they may look big and scary but are often times big babies.

Most vets have Huskies on their list of dogs they’d never own and this vet was no different.

She said they constantly scream and that the amount of hair shedding was a nightmare.

Shiba Inu‘s were also on her list as they constantly snap at her and are constantly screaming.

The vet said Australian Shepherd’s were ‘beautiful’ but often struggled around strangers as they only trust their owners.

English Bulldogs were one of Madison’s favourites – but she said that their health issues are a struggle to get past.

While the late Queen Elizabeth was a notorious fan of Corgis, Madison was not.

She said: “Big attitude for little guys, so much hate.

“Why are you so crazy? Chill.”

Cattle dogs weren’t problematic for the vet but she said they are best working as they have so much energy.

Beagles were also not her favourite bread as they were constantly wailing and can often be ‘sassy’.

She added that Frenchies were a ‘genetic nightmare’ while Dachshunds had lots of back problems which ‘terrified’ her.

The clip went viral on her TikTok account @madison_marshall with over 600k views and over 5,000 likes.

One person wrote: “Corgis are the best dogs EVER!!!!!”

Another commented: “The German Shepherd one is accurate. Ours looks scary but carries a pillow with him constantly because he’s afraid of everything.”

“You’re missing out on the Husky love!! Your loss. I love my Husky Luna. Honestly the best dog ever,” penned a third.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “I have a Husky love her to death but never again.”

“Australian Shepherds are amazing dogs IF they get enough exercise which the majority do not,” claimed a fifth.

Someone else added: “As someone who works in vet med, I too did not want to own a German Shepherd but ended up with one in a rescue situation. Goofiest dog I’ve ever met, and loves people. I got super lucky.”

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THE HAIRY Bikers star Si King has opened up on his personal “struggle” after the death of his co-star best mate Dave Myers.

The BBC star tragically passed away aged 66 in February following a battle with cancer, after being diagnosed in 2022.

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Hairy Biker Si King has opened up on his ‘struggle’ following co-star Dave Myers’ death[/caption]

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BBC star Dave passed away aged 66 in February[/caption]

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It came following his two-year battle with cancer[/caption]

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Si, 57, said he was temped to ‘clear off and never come back’ as he dealt with his grief[/caption]

Now, eight months on, chef and cookbook author Si, 57, has opened up on his grief.

In the immediate aftermath, he told fans the Hairy Bikers was over and admitted it “can’t go on.”

In an emotional interview with The Times he said: “I’ll be honest with you, the past few months have been a struggle.

“More than once I was on the verge of jumping on my bike and heading into the sunset.

“Not tell anyone where I was going. Just clear off and never come back.

“Other times I was raging.

“Raging at that bloody disease, at God and anything else I could think of.”

Talking of the pair’s telly show, which Dave continued to film during his illness, he added to the publication: “Oh God, that last series was by far the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do in my entire life.

“The crew felt it too; some of whom had been with us since the start.

“All of us trying to carry on as normal, trying not to lose it.”

He continued: “Some days it felt quite surreal, as though it wasn’t really happening.

“I just kept thinking: it’s not fair, it’s not bloody fair.”

ALL CHANGE

In June, Si admitted their foodie series couldn’t continue after Dave’s death.

He told how it would not be “respectful” if he were to continue as the Hairy Bikers on his ow.

Speaking to The Guardian, Si said of his next career move: “It can’t be the Hairy Bikers 2.0.

“That’s not going to happen. It wouldn’t be respectful.”

A month later, he left fans in tears as he updated his fans on his trip to France.

He used the term Kingy in his image caption – and fans confessed they couldn’t stop hearing it said in Dave’s voice.

The pair’ first series, The Hairy Bikers‘ Cookbook, ran from 2004 to 2008 on BBC Two.

Follow-up outings included The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain, The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure and The Hairy Go North.

In 2013, Dave ventured into the world of dance and reality TV competition.

He competed on that year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside the likes of Deborah Meaden, Rachel Riley and eventual winner Abbey Clancey.

Dave partnered with Venzeulan-American ballroom dancer Karen Hauer, who has since become the show’s longest serving professional performer.

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Talking about his future TV career, Si said The Hairy Bikers ‘couldn’t go on’ after Dave’s passing[/caption]

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The pair’s first series ran from 2004 to 2008 on BBC Two[/caption]

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Si told how filming his final series with Dave was the ‘hardest thing’ he had ever done[/caption]

A CHANNEL 4 Countdown champion has been charged with stabbing a rival contestant at a tournament.

John Cowen, 30, was arrested after allegedly attacking his opponent with a knife at the Countdown in Blackpool 2024 event in Blackpool, Lancashire, on September 14.

He was charged with section 18 wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article.

The victim, a man in his twenties, was taken to hospital for treatment.

The maths graduate made his debut on the Channel 4 show in 2017.

He scored the third highest total of the whole series as well as spotting the 9-letter word “spreading”.

Cowen went on to appear in a further 11 episodes winning eight consecutive contests before he was finally defeated.

He competed in the Series 77 finals in December 2017 before going on to lose to Bradley Horrocks in semi-final.

Cowen also lost again to Horrocks in the quarter-final of the Championship of Champions XV series in 2019.

The Countdown in Blackpool 2024 event is an annual tournament which pits former winners from the Channel 4 gameshow against each other.

Cowen, of Morecambe, Lancashire, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Preston Crown Court on Monday.

The Sun has contacted Lancashire Police for comment.

LOVE Island’s Ella Thomas has revealed she has big plans to pursue Hollywood with a new career.

The TV beauty, 24, told The Sun that she has presenting jobs in the pipeline and is aiming to secure her own chat show.

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Ella Thomas has revealed her huge new career move[/caption]

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Ella Thomas attended the Boots 2024 Christmas Showcase, revealing her exclusive seasonal gifting range[/caption]

Ella, who has exclusively partnered with Boots for her new makeup range, also gushed over he showbiz lifestyle after mixing with A-list stars including Kylie Jenner and Rhianna.

The reality star has gone from strength-to-strength since leaving the villa and now has her eye on a brand new role.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Ella said: “I’m loving everything I’m doing with beauty and fashion, so much more of that, that really resonates with me.

“Also I want to get into more TV presenting, to see the other side of it.

“I’ve done a few radio shows, I want to keep doing that and take it to the next level with doing some TV shows, more hosting and more talks and connecting with my community and to give back to.

“I can see myself on a talk show. I’d love to have Oprah on, that would be a moment.”

When asked if she’d been approached by any TV bosses, Ella said: “I’ve had a few TV shows, but there are so many out there.

“I want to wait for the ones that I really want to do.

“I’m going to be doing more coming up this year with hosting – hosting talks and events and talking a lot more about confidence.”

Ella admitted that meeting her idols and successful businesswoman Rhianna, who is the owner of Fenty makeup and makeup mogul Kylie Jenner, who is the face of Kylie Cosmetics, has only spurred her on to achieve big things.

She told us: “Kylie [Jenner] is amazing and so lovely in person and has done amazing things with her brand.

“I love to see women bossing it and being an absolute businesswoman, killing it and actually having really good products.”

When asked if a career in Hollywood is something she dreams of, Ella said: “Maybe…I’m an open minded girl, wherever life takes me.”

She shared: “Meeting Rhianna was a moment, since I was a little girl I’ve always grown up watching Rhianna.

“I love her style and everything she has done with her business and growing her brand – it was surreal to meet her in person and have a little moment with her.

“We were just vibing, I got on with her, she’s so down to earth.

“It’s really inspiring, especially with Rhianna, she’s so huge, her business is huge but she’s still so humble and down to earth.

“I feel like she connects with her community and that’s how I want to be and I want my own brand like that.”

ans were left stunned after Ella Thomas partied up a storm with a huge A-Lister.

The Scottish model who previously signed a six-figure deal with PLT, looked in her element as she glammed up for a stylish night in London.

Ella donned a maroon-coloured semi-sheer jumpsuit and heels for the launch of Rihanna‘s haircare brand, Fenty Hair.

The Love Island 2023 favourite looked elated as she met the Good Girl Gone Bad hitmaker in a pastel-pink booth styled to look like a train carriage.

A video posted to Instagram captured the pair enjoying a natter before Rihanna, 36, dressed in a nude ruffle dress, pointed to something in the distance.

They then proved the perfect models as they struck a series of pouty poses for the waiting cameras.

Ella has previously worked with Rihanna’s brand, recently featuring the star’s Fenty Beauty products in an Instagram Get Ready With Me paid-for advert.

Meanwhile, the villa babe is no stranger to famous faces and was recently spotted chatting to rapper Chris Brown.

A TikTok video at the time saw American Chris, donning a baseball cap, glancing over his shoulder at the reality TV star before taking a few steps back.

He made sure to exchange a few words with Ella, who was quick to dish the detail on the Saving Grace podcast.

She admitted: “I couldn’t actually believe that was a thing though.

“It was such a small encounter.”

She told how Chris said “hi” and she muttered “you OK” back to him.

Ella added: “And then, yeah, he just walked on.”

The model continued: “The American’s love the accent, they love a British accent.”

Ella was there celebrating the launch of her new seasonal collection, exclusive to Boots this Christmas – one of 46 new seasonal brands launching at Boots this festive season.  

Ella’s ultimate beauty essentials is now available on Boots

The collection features 10 products, all priced under £25, making them the perfect Christmas gifts for any beauty lover.

The TV star shared her excitement about the partnership, saying: “There is something for everyone, every age range, every skin tone. There is something for the girls and boys.

“We wanted to make sure it was accessible and inclusive.

“So far everyone is loving it, my key signature smell is sweet, a bit amber and really fresh – strong but fresh.

“I wanted to make sure it was a good affordable price point, I’ve got a lot of younger girls and I wanted to make sure everyone could buy the collection.

“I feel like Boots is a full circle moment for me, it was my first job when I was 16. I’ve always loved Boots, it’s where I got for my essentials and it felt only right.”

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A RARE 1806 Draped Bust quarter could bring in an astonishing $58,750.

This staggering value comes down to one key detail and coins like this, marked by rare production flaws and fascinating histories, hold value for collectors.

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This coin is already sought-after, boasting a modest mintage of just 206,124 pieces.

What sets this particular example apart is its variety.

Known as the B-3 variety, it’s distinguished by a tiny but significant flaw — the lower-left serif on the number 1 in the date is missing, per Heritage Auctions.

This error, paired with the 12 arrowheads featured on the reverse of the coin, makes it one of the most coveted pieces from the early 19th century.

Coin specialists like Steve Tompkins, who have cataloged early American coins in immense detail, have ranked this B-3 variety as one of the finest examples of its kind.

In fact, only one other coin has ever received a higher grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

This specific quarter ranks MS65, meaning it’s in near-perfect condition despite being more than 200 years old.

COMPLICATED HISTORY

The story of how the B-3 variety came to exist is fascinating. Both the obverse (front) and reverse (back) dies used to mint this quarter were also used for other varieties.

For example, the obverse die also struck coins in the B-2 variety, while the reverse die worked for the B-4 variety.

After the B-4 coins were made, the same dies were paired again to create more B-3 quarters, an event known as a “remarriage” of the dies.

Documenting these remarriages is no small task. It requires experts to closely examine multiple versions of each variety, identifying tiny differences in how the coins were struck.

In this case, the final run of B-3 quarters, such as the one that might fetch $58,750, represents a significant piece of numismatic history.

WHY CONDITION MATTERS

The value of any rare coin depends on its condition, and this 1806 quarter is no exception.

This particular coin is not just rare because of its B-3 variety but also due to its remarkable preservation.

The coin’s surface is frosty and highly lustrous, with only a few minor imperfections, such as a small impurity on the obverse rim.

A coin in this condition is incredibly rare, making it even more desirable to collectors. It also features faint traces of champagne toning, a subtle coloring effect that adds to its visual appeal.

While there is some weakness in the strike near the lower part of the obverse and the upper part of the reverse, these details do not detract from its overall value.

This quarter has a rich auction history, having passed through several significant collections over the years.

Some notable sales include:

• The ANA Signature auction in 1997
• The Richard Jewell Collection in 2005
• The FUN Signature auction in 2009

Each time, the coin has gained more recognition and admiration among collectors.

Its journey through the hands of dedicated numismatists only adds to its allure.

Weighing 6.74 grams, this quarter is composed of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, standard for its time.

With its rich history, rare die varieties, and unique error, this 1806 Draped Bust quarter is truly a gem.

NASA has been exploring Mars from afar for decades and over time all sorts of odd and unexpected sightings have been made.

Today, the space agency is still looking for possible signs of alien life on the mysterious Red Planet.

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Objects like this mystery cylinder have been spotted on Mars[/caption]

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Conspiracy theorists were convinced this is a statue belonging to aliens[/caption]

And plans are being made to finally put boots of astronauts on Mars as early as the 2030s.

The Mariner 4 flyby bot made history in 1965 taking the first photos of another planet from space.

Since then, technology has evolved massively and rovers have been roaming on the surface of Mars and sending back important data hundreds of millions of miles away – and high quality photos.

We’ve gathered some of objects and more spotted on the Red Planet over the years…

The mysterious “doorway”

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The entrance to ET’s temple? Perhaps not[/caption]

The internet went into frenzy in May 2022 after spotting what looked like a doorway on Mars’ surface.

It led to all sorts of wild theories, including that it might be home to aliens – or even a secret extra-terrestrial temple.

However, experts quickly came out to dismiss the idea revealing that what appears to be a door is more likely natural erosion of the rocks.

A “crashed UFO”

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It was hard to miss this apparent wreckage spotted by Nasa.

You would be forgiven for thinking it was debris from a crashed UFO with the saucer-like shape.

Instead, the source was a bit closer to home – Nasa itself.

The debris is part of the parachute and backshell used to safely land the Ingenuity Mars helicopter onto the planet in February 2021.

The “floating spoon”

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Another apparent object on the surface of Mars to catch people’s attention was what looked like a spoon.

But to make matters even more eerie, it seemed as through the Earth-like cutlery was floating too.

Alas, it was once again an optical illusion created by the shape of the rocks and angle the photo was taken.

The “spaghetti monster“

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A strange spaghetti-like object left scientists baffled in 2022.

Nasa came out to reveal that it was actually netting.

However, netting is not something you expect to stumble across on Mars.

Nasa’s hardware team believe it’s from the Perseverance rover’s landing on the Red Planet in February 2021.

“This particular piece of netting appears to have undergone significant unraveling/shredding, suggesting that it was subjected to strong forces,” Nasa said.

The “statue”

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Another shot from Mars convinced conspiracy theories that there was a statue of a woman made by aliens.

Once again, it was nothing more than rock.

The “cylinder”

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A strange cylinder-like piece was captured in a shot taken by Nasa’s Perseverance rover which some believed might be an artefact belonging to an ancient civilisation.

It turned out the intriguing item actually belongs to Nasa.

The piece is a so-called “launch abrasion bit”.

A MOM’S wicked scam, where she faked a cancer diagnosis for seven years and swindled $105,000 from donors, was never about money but rather a desire for attention, an investigative journalist has said.

Beginning in 2012, Amanda Riley used her online blog to document her seemingly long battle with cancer and slowly began manipulating her community, friends, and family.

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Riley, a mom of two from San Jose, California, claimed to her blog followers that she had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and used her platform to fundraise for her phony treatment.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a rare cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system.

SCAMANDA

Riley flooded her blog, Support Amanda, with photos of herself in hospital beds, hooked up to IVs, and pictures of all the medications she had been prescribed.

She kept her online community informed of her latest health updates, including when she was in remission and when her cancer had supposedly returned.

Riley went to extreme lengths to safeguard her claims, including shaving her head, falsifying medical records, and forging physicians’ letters, among other acts.

She organized several in-person events at her local Christian church in San Jose to raise money for her bogus cancer treatments.

Her seemingly courageous battles with cancer inspired her church community to the point where her supporters praised her as “God’s gift.”

This is a really deep, subtle manipulation.

Charlie Webster.

Journalist Charlie Webster, who, along with producer Nancy Moscatiello, unraveled the web of lies in the podcast Scamanda, recalled to The U.S. Sun Riley’s cunning facades.

“This is a really deep, subtle manipulation,” Webster said.

“I think it’s very hard to see because if you question somebody that’s got cancer, that’s in front of you, showing you that she’s got cancer. She didn’t just sit behind a keyboard.

“She did the thing that showed what cancer looked like. She went to hospitals, she had IVs in her arms.”

Webster described getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Riley’s community, including the dozens of supporters who donated thousands at her fundraisers and to her online website.

“People were being very hurt, and they were scared of Amanda, really scared,” she said.

“I spent some time, and I found out who was a part of Amanda’s community and friendship, and I had to be really careful because, at this time, some people still believed Amanda.

“People believed Amanda right up until the sentencing day, and sometimes I was speaking to people, and they really didn’t know what I knew. They really didn’t know she was faking cancer.”

One victim, Rebecca Cathero, donated over $30,000 to Riley’s cause, but according to Webster, it was the tip of the iceberg of how much was contributed.

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‘NONEXISTENT MEDICAL CONDITION’

“[Cathero] gave her flights, her points on flights – she signed Amanda up for these nutrition websites every month so she can get a free range of Rebecca’s account,” she told The U.S. Sun.

“[Amanda] could spend as much as she wanted every money. The justice system got Amanda for wire fraud, but only for the money that was donated through her website.

“So, imagine what it must be if you include everything else, and cash. None of that, cash, checks, all of these things that weren’t directly through the website weren’t counted.”

Riley’s seven-year scheme came crashing down in 2020 when the IRS’ criminal division began investigating her story after it garnered attention on social media.

“Riley carefully cultivated a social media presence, using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and a blog,” the Justice Department said in May 2022.

“She used her presence on these sites to ‘document’ her nonexistent medical condition, and to aggressively solicit donations, supposedly to cover her medical expenses.

“In truth, Riley had no medical expenses. The donations she received were deposited into her personal bank accounts and used to pay her living expenses.”

The Department of Justice said at least 349 people and entities contributed to Riley’s fabricated medical expenses between 2012 and 2019, totaling $105,513.

“And [Amanda] did say to me, ‘Look at where I’m at now. If I would’ve just stopped, but now I have lost everything. Look at me now.’

Charlie Webster.

On May 3, 2022, Riley was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

Charlie Webster, who covered Riley’s trial in 2021, has kept in touch with Riley since being incarcerated.

Webster told The U.S. Sun that Riley is remorseful about what she did and admits it was “something that got carried away.”

“[Amanda] has opened up to me over this period of time, and she’s said to me that she is sorry,” Webster said.

“She was extremely upset about what she’s done, that she regrets it, and that she’s sorry and she’s accountable.

“[Amanda] said that she wants to serve her time, and she takes the sentence and responsibility, and the punishment, and she wants to try and mend things with her children, be a mom, and try to figure out how to work through this.

“She has told me that this is something that got carried away and she tried to stop, but she was worried about everybody finding out, and people hating her, and her losing everything.

“And she did say to me, ‘But look at where I’m at now. If I would’ve just stopped, but now I have lost everything. Look at me now.’”

From everything and from everybody’s testimony and from speaking to Amanda, I believe, and from what Amanda’s told me and everybody else, it wasn’t about the money.

Charlie Webster.

Webster believes the root cause of Riley’s scheme began during her childhood, and for her, it was never about money.

“One of my big questions was why and how did this happened. I looked into her childhood, I spoke to many friends of hers from childhood to try to understand what she was like and is this something that came from a younger age,” Webster said.

“From everybody I spoke to, they all said there was a need for attention when [Amanda] was younger.

“There was these small white lies. One of her childhood friends also said [Amanda’s] bedroom was filled with tiaras, and these trophies from dance or from cheer [cheerleading] or things like that.

“And she kind of sought out attention rather than peer attention, which I think is interesting because, okay, this is something that developed from a young age.

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‘THE ANOINTED ONE’

“From everything and from everybody’s testimony and from speaking to Amanda, I believe, and from what Amanda’s told me and everybody else, it wasn’t about the money.

“From everything that I’ve been told and from Amanda it was very much about attention.

“If you think about it, she stood on stage in front of thousands of people from a family Christian community church, and she gave testimony, and people clapped, and people adored her.

“She was like this mini-celebrity. She was even called ‘the anointed one’ at church.

“Imagine the feeling of, ‘Wow, this woman is special,’ she was somebody, and she was actually inspiring people.

“If you listen to her speak, she’s a very good speaker. I could just see that there’s this feeling of ‘I am worth something.’

“For me, it was all about that need, and then it became almost like an addiction, almost like ‘I need more, and people love me,’ and she felt good about herself.”

Riley’s story, as well as those of her victims, will be portrayed on the ABC docuseries Scamanda.

The Scamanda docuseries is expected to premiere on ABC in 2025.

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ANDROID owners must turn on these new life-saving tools to lock their phone if it’s snatched by thieving thugs on mopeds.

With more than 200 smartphones being nicked everyday, the urgency for theft protection features on phones is greater than ever.

Google has announced three new theft protection features will stop thugs accessing your private information fast

Up first, is the Theft Detection Lock, powered by AI.

If it senses a fast change in your phone’s movements, suggesting it’s been grabbed, the device will automatically lock down.

This means that if a thug has run off with your phone, they won’t be able to access your private information.

Next up, is the Offline Device Lock.

If a thug disconnects your phone from the internet, causing it to go “offline”, Android will be able to sense something dodgy could be going on.

Especially, if there have been repeated authorisation failures.

If so, it will automatically lock your phone.

The third and final tool “throws you a lifeline if your phone is already gone”, Google says.

It’s called the Remote Lock.

As the name suggests, if you find yourself away from your phone but you need to lock it fast, this feature could “buy you time”.

To access Remote Lock on any device, just put in your phone number and complete a quick security challenge.

Then you can recover your account details, access Find My Device or wipe your device from afar.

Although Find My Device already lets you lock a lost phone, sometimes people forget their passwords in their state of panic.

All three features will be available to Android 10+ owners through a Google Play services update later this year. 

It comes after the Home Office revealed overall theft rates from a person have increased by more than a third.

In September, The Sun explained how the Government and the Home Office intend to work with tech firms to tackle crime.

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said: “The Government is determined to do whatever’s necessary to protect people entitled to walk the streets without the threat of robbery.

“Phone companies must ensure any stolen phones can be quickly, easily and permanently disabled, rather than re-registered for sale.”

“If we work together, Government, tech companies and law enforcement can break the business model of the phone thieves and moped gangs who rely on this trade.”

Geraldine Jennings shares the story behind her song ‘If I Will Ever Love Again’.

There will be an omnipresent chant. It was heard in these parts for the first time on May 30, 1962, Mets vs. Dodgers, and it’s been with us ever since.