Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • Freddie Flintoff’s injuries after horror crash have been confirmed

    Freddie Flintoff’s injuries after horror crash have been confirmed

    The cricket legend was involved in a high-speed crash while filming for Top Gear on Tuesday Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff broke his rib and suffered facial injuries in a crash he suffered whilst filming a segment for a new series of Top Gear. A relative of the Top Gear host said today that the star had […]

    3 years ago

  • Liver King addresses Joe Rogan claims that The Rock takes steroids

    Liver King addresses Joe Rogan claims that The Rock takes steroids

    ‘What the Rock has done is incredible!’ The Liver King has addressed Joe Rogan’s claims that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson takes steroids. Last month, internet star Brian Johnson a.k.a. The Liver King was outed after leaked emails revealed he took more than $10,000 of performance-enhancing drugs every month to maintain his ripped physique. Now, the […]

    3 years ago

  • The Ellen Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, 40, has died

    The Ellen Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, 40, has died

    His wife has confirmed his passing DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, who was best known for his regular appearances on Ellen Degeneres’ talk show, has died aged 40, according to reports. TMZ reports that Boss died in LA on Tuesday. According to the publication, police were called to a hotel in L.A. after reports of a […]

    3 years ago

  • Ex-Miss Croatia reveals marriage proposals from players at World Cup

    Ex-Miss Croatia reveals marriage proposals from players at World Cup

    ‘My intention is to make people smile’ Croatian model Ivana Knoll has apparently received dozens of marriage proposals and even some messages from the World Cup stars during her time in Qatar. The 26-year-old model, who has shot to fame during the tournament thanks to her bold outfit choices at games, said she was shocked […]

    3 years ago

  • Journalist Grant Wahl’s Cause of Death Has Been Confirmed

    Journalist Grant Wahl’s Cause of Death Has Been Confirmed

    Grant Wahl’s brother had previously suspected foul play in his death Football reporter Grant Wahl died from complications arising from an undetected heart problem while covering the World Cup in Qatar, his widow has revealed. Dr. Céline Gounder, Wahl’s wife, told CBS on Wednesday morning that her husband died from an “aortic aneurysm that ruptured.” […]

    3 years ago

  • Four dead after major incident involving small migrant boat off the coast of Kent

    Four dead after major incident involving small migrant boat off the coast of Kent

    Suella Braverman has said her ‘heartfelt thoughts’ were with those involved Four people have been confirmed dead after a small migrant boat ran into difficulties in the early hours in the English Channel near Kent. A major rescue operation involving HM Coastguard, Navy, Border Force and police was launched in UK waters in freezing conditions […]

    3 years ago

  • University of Brighton advises staff not to say ‘Christmas’ to students

    University of Brighton advises staff not to say ‘Christmas’ to students

    The uni has said the guidance was produced ‘with staff and students,’ adding that Christmas is not ‘banned’ The University of Brighton has advised its staff not to say ‘Christmas’ in an effort to move away from “Christian-centric language.” According to a nine-page inclusive language guidance document sent to lecturers at the university, staff should […]

    3 years ago

  • Freddie Flintoff’s son gives health update after he was airlifted to hospital

    Freddie Flintoff’s son gives health update after he was airlifted to hospital

    The Top Gear host’s family are ‘shocked’ Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff’s son has said his dad is “lucky to be alive” after he was airlifted to hospital following a crash whilst filming Top Gear. The England cricket legend was behind the wheel while shooting an episode of the BBC motoring show at at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome […]

    3 years ago

  • Glasgow plumber axes £120 call-out charge for pensioners this winter

    Glasgow plumber axes £120 call-out charge for pensioners this winter

    Other customers will also be getting discounted rates A plumber in Glasgow is trying to do all he can to help people out if they’re heating or hot water goes this winter. Grant Hollywood has decided to scrap his usual call-out charge of £120 for customers over the age of 65. The 27-year-old, who has […]

    3 years ago

  • Four dead after major incident involving small migrant boat off the coast of Kent

    Four dead after major incident involving small migrant boat off the coast of Kent

    A nearby hospital has been ordered to ‘clear the A&E’ as multiple casualties are expected Four people have died after a small migrant boat ran into difficulties in the early hours in the English Channel near Kent. A major rescue operation involving HM Coastguard, Navy, Border Force and police was launched in UK waters in […]

    3 years ago

  • Fans claim World Cup is ‘rigged’ for Messi to lift the trophy

    Fans claim World Cup is ‘rigged’ for Messi to lift the trophy

    It seems like a lot of people don’t want Messi to finally win a World Cup ‘Rigged’ became the top trend on Twitter in the aftermath of Argentina’s comprehensive semi-final victory over Croatia at the World Cup. The two-time champions beat the 2018 finalists 3-0, and yet again, Lionel Messi was front and centre of […]

    3 years ago

  • Stephen Bear is found guilty in Georgia Harrison ‘revenge porn’ trial

    Stephen Bear is found guilty in Georgia Harrison ‘revenge porn’ trial

    He shared the video on OnlyFans and WhatsApp without his then-girlfriend’s permission Reality TV star Stephen Bear has been found guilty of disclosing private sexual photographs and films over a sex video of him and ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison that was shared on OnlyFans. The former Ex on the Beach star and Harrison, 27, were captured having sex on CCTV cameras […]

    3 years ago

  • Revealed: The day most Brits will be hungover this December

    Revealed: The day most Brits will be hungover this December

    The main culprit? The infamous office Christmas party Christmas is the season of many things. Giving, receiving, eating and, for most of us, drinking. A lot of drinking. As we all know, this means one thing – it’s also the season of hangovers. And research has now revealed the day this month when most Brits […]

    3 years ago

  • Martin Lewis warns Brits against using ‘demon appliance’ that pushes up energy bills

    Martin Lewis warns Brits against using ‘demon appliance’ that pushes up energy bills

    Bills are expected to rise once again in April 2023 Martin Lewis is warning Brits to avoid using one “demon appliance” because it can drastically push up your energy bills. Whilst households across the country are currently receiving some aid from the government to help deal with energy bills this winter, this will be reduced […]

    3 years ago

  • Mia Khalifa names her three favourite footballers of all time

    Mia Khalifa names her three favourite footballers of all time

    Messi and Ronaldo didn’t even get a look in Mia Khalifa once revealed who her three favourite footballers of all time are, labelling one of them the ‘Kawhi Leonard of football.’ The former adult film star has often spoken about her love of sports, particularly football, and has confirmed in the past that she is […]

    3 years ago

  • Hooters girl and TikTok star Ali Spice dies aged 21

    Hooters girl and TikTok star Ali Spice dies aged 21

    Fans have been paying tribute to the social media star TikTok star and former Hooters girl Ali Spice has died at the age of just 21. She lost her life in a car crash in Florida on December 12, it has been confirmed. The news was revealed on Instagram by one of her closest friends, […]

    3 years ago

  • People are just realising the special Christmas feature Ring doorbells have

    People are just realising the special Christmas feature Ring doorbells have

    There’s no way this could ever get annoying… People with Ring doorbells are discovering that the device has some very festive features they weren’t aware of. It turns out you can change the settings on the device so that it plays Christmassy sounds. A TikToker has shared the range of sounds on offer  and explained […]

    3 years ago

  • Iranian footballer sentenced to execution because he ‘campaigned for women’s rights’

    Iranian footballer sentenced to execution because he ‘campaigned for women’s rights’

    Players’ union FifPro has called for the ‘immediate removal of his punishment’ FifPro has said it is “shocked and saddened” by reports that an Iranian footballer is facing execution amid anti-government protests in Iran. There have been widespread anti-government protests in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in September. The 22-year-old died in […]

    3 years ago

  • Solihull: Hero 10-year-old boy died trying to rescue others from freezing lake

    Solihull: Hero 10-year-old boy died trying to rescue others from freezing lake

    Jack Johnson was one of three boys who passed away following the tragic incident Tributes have been paid to a 10-year-old who died after bravely running into a frozen lake in Solihull to try and save “lads he didn’t even know.” On Sunday, four children were taken to hospital and placed on life support after […]

    3 years ago

  • Met police officer says she was ‘unaware’ her husband was a drug lord

    Met police officer says she was ‘unaware’ her husband was a drug lord

    She claimed to be oblivious to her husband’s operation after drugs, scales and £15,000 were found at their home A former Metropolitan police officer was fired from her job on the force after claiming she didn’t know her husband was a major drug dealer. Despite earning a police constable’s salary, officer Rasvinder Agalliu enjoyed a […]

    3 years ago

  • Elon Musk ‘stunned’ after being ‘booed relentlessly’ at Dave Chappelle show

    Elon Musk ‘stunned’ after being ‘booed relentlessly’ at Dave Chappelle show

    Chappelle brought the Twitter owner on stage during a gig Elon Musk was met with a chorus of boos after he was welcomed on stage by Dave Chappelle at his gig in San Francisco. The comedian was performing at California’s Chase Center on Sunday (December 11) when he announced that Musk, who recently bought social […]

    3 years ago

  • Carl Froch ‘100%’ believes the Earth is flat and labels NASA ‘fake’

    Carl Froch ‘100%’ believes the Earth is flat and labels NASA ‘fake’

    ‘There’s no proof of the Earth’s curvature!’ Carl Froch is adamant that the Earth is flat and believes that Nasa is a “fake space agency” that uses “CGI images.” The former super-middleweight champion, 45, is certain that we’ve all be duped by Nasa and the rest of the scientific world, saying that he’ll only be […]

    3 years ago

  • Ex-Miss Croatia makes promise to fans if her country wins World Cup

    Ex-Miss Croatia makes promise to fans if her country wins World Cup

    She’s already got a celebration in mind Croatia reaching the semi finals of the World Cup has been one of the stories of the tournament in Qatar – and Ivana Knoll, an ex-Miss Croatia- has been there every step of the way, making almost as many headlines as the team themselves. Now, the model has […]

    3 years ago

  • OnlyFans model will give guys her number – if they pay £4000

    OnlyFans model will give guys her number – if they pay £4000

    She’s in the top 0.4% of OnlyFans An OnlyFans model revealed that she will give her number out to men, but only if they are willing to cough up thousands of pounds. Laurie, a.k.a. Live With Laurie, is in the top 0.4 percent of OnlyFans, but decided she could make more money on the platform […]

    3 years ago

  • Slaves change their band name and apologise for offence caused

    Slaves change their band name and apologise for offence caused

    The band said they had previously ‘responded to criticism of the name from a place of fear and defensiveness’ Slaves have announced they will be returning to the music scene, but under a different name, issuing an apology to anyone they offended. The band have come under criticism in recent years for their name, especially […]

    3 years ago

  • Tina Turner’s son found dead at LA home

    Tina Turner’s son found dead at LA home

    He was her youngest son Tina Turner’s son Ronnie Renelle has been found dead at his home in Los Angeles. On Friday morning, TMZ reported that the 62-year-old had been found unresponsive by neighbors. Paramedics rushed to his San Fernando Valley address where bystanders were attempting CPR. However, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. A cause […]

    3 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 324

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 324

    Hello you lovely people I’m running out of things to write here, so this week I’m just going to give you the words of the one and only Tom Skinner (but I am sadly not in the famous Dino’s cafe, and did not have a full cooked dinner at 6am this morning): Guys, whatever you […]

    3 years ago

  • Man arrested for having sex with dog before trashing Nativity scene

    Man arrested for having sex with dog before trashing Nativity scene

    He could be sentenced to one year of jail time and a $1,000 fine A man was arrested after having sex with a dog in front of children, before he ran to a nearby church, wrecked a nativity and attempted to steal a car. Chad Mason, 36, was arrested for charges of lewd exhibition, exposure […]

    3 years ago

  • Elon Musk loses title as world’s richest man for first time in over a year

    Elon Musk loses title as world’s richest man for first time in over a year

    He had held the title since September 2021 Elon Musk briefly lost title as the world’s richest person, according to Forbes. The Twitter owner and Tesla CEO lost his position in top spot following a steep drop in the value of his stake in the electric-car maker and a $44 billion bet on the social […]

    3 years ago

  • Elon Musk loses title as world’s richest man for first time in over a year

    Elon Musk loses title as world’s richest man for first time in over a year

    He had held the title since September 2021 Elon Musk briefly lost title as the world’s richest person, according to Forbes. The Twitter owner and Tesla CEO lost his position in top spot following a steep drop in the value of his stake in the electric-car maker and a $44 billion bet on the social […]

    3 years ago

  • People are warning others about using new AI selfie app

    People are warning others about using new AI selfie app

    You might want to think twice before signing up to this popular selfie app People are being warned about using a new artificial intelligence selfie app due to a disturbing detail in the terms and conditions. It’s very rare that any of us read the terms and conditions on anything, but it seems that this […]

    3 years ago

  • Heartbreaking letters to Santa on pub Christmas tree highlight cost of living crisis as children ask for ‘clean clothes’ and ‘anything’

    Heartbreaking letters to Santa on pub Christmas tree highlight cost of living crisis as children ask for ‘clean clothes’ and ‘anything’

    The Christmas wishes left staff ‘shaken’ The cost of living crisis has been laid bare at one pub in Northumberland after children wrote heartbreaking letters to Santa asking for “clean clothes” while another boy said he was used to getting “nothing”. Landlords of The Percy Arms pub invited under-privileged kids to write their festive wishes […]

    3 years ago

  • Heartbreaking letters to Santa on pub Christmas tree highlight cost of living crisis as children ask for ‘clean clothes’ and ‘anything’

    Heartbreaking letters to Santa on pub Christmas tree highlight cost of living crisis as children ask for ‘clean clothes’ and ‘anything’

    The Christmas wishes left staff ‘shaken’ The cost of living crisis has been laid bare at one pub in Northumberland after children wrote heartbreaking letters to Santa asking for “clean clothes” while another boy said he was used to getting “nothing”. Landlords of The Percy Arms pub invited under-privileged kids to write their festive wishes […]

    3 years ago