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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  • Fans devastated as popular music TV channel Kerrang! shuts down after 23 years

    Fans devastated as popular music TV channel Kerrang! shuts down after 23 years

    ‘The influence Kerrang! TV had on my life cannot be overstated’ Fans have been left devastated after saying goodbye to the much-loved music channel Kerrang!, which was shut down over the weekend. For 23 years, Kerrang TV had promoted alternative music, championing bands such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Panic! At […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman ends up on same flight as boss after taking a sick day

    Woman ends up on same flight as boss after taking a sick day

    Nightmare scenario A woman was left in the unenviable situation of being on the same flight as her boss – after she’d rang in sick. Bumping into your boss outside of work would be awkward at the best of times, but pretty unlikely. So you’d have to be pretty unfortunate to end up on the […]

    2 years ago

  • Taylor Swift donates ‘year’s worth of supplies’ to food banks across UK cities

    Taylor Swift donates ‘year’s worth of supplies’ to food banks across UK cities

    ‘It’s the most incredible gift’ Taylor Swift has been making huge donations to food banks across the UK throughout her Eras tour. Last month, the pop superstar brought her record-breaking tour to the UK, performing dates in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool and London. And whilst she’s been delighting stadiums full of thousands of fans with her […]

    2 years ago

  • SZA breaks silence after Glastonbury headline set plagued with technical issues

    SZA breaks silence after Glastonbury headline set plagued with technical issues

    Some said it sounded like she was ‘singing into a fan’ SZA has posted on social media following her Sunday headliner set at Glastonbury, which was hit with sound and technical issues. The Worthy Farm festival came to an end yesterday, with US R&B star SZA closing out the weekend on Sunday night. Whilst not […]

    2 years ago

  • Rishi Sunak says he thinks he will win the general election

    Rishi Sunak says he thinks he will win the general election

    The prime minister said he’s “very proud” of his campaign Rishi Sunak has said he believes he will win the general election this week, and will still be prime minister on Friday. With just days to go until the country votes in the general election on Thursday, Sunak took part in a BBC interview with […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played Karen Brockman now unrecognisable aged 23

    ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played Karen Brockman now unrecognisable aged 23

    If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 23-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

    2 years ago

  • Phil Foden returns to England training at Euro 2024

    Phil Foden returns to England training at Euro 2024

    Foden is back in Germany Phil Foden has returned to training with England after the birth of his third child. The 24-year-old had flown home to be with his partner Rebecca Cooke for the birth of third child, with the couple welcoming a baby boy on Thursday In a video on the official England social media […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 405

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 405

    Your lunchtime headliner is here Is anyone doing this quiz from Glastonbury? Is there someone in a tent right now, using the tiny bit of signal they have to complete these 25 questions? I salute you if you are, true devotion to the cause. The biggest festival of the year is taking place right now, […]

    2 years ago

  • Beloved police dog dies after being left inside hot car overnight

    Beloved police dog dies after being left inside hot car overnight

    The death has sparked fury amongst the community A local community in Missouri, USA, is demanding answers after a beloved police dog died after being left in a hot car overnight. On Sunday (June 23), Savannah Police Department confirmed that K-9 Officer Horus, died on Thursday from health complications after being trapped in a car […]

    2 years ago

  • People left shocked as ‘ripoff’ Glastonbury food prices are revealed

    People left shocked as ‘ripoff’ Glastonbury food prices are revealed

    Who knew a toastie could be so pricey? Glastonbury 2024 is underway and tens of thousands of people have descended on Worthy Farm for another year. One of the biggest music events in the world, this year’s festival will be headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA, with Shania Twain taking on the iconic Sunday […]

    2 years ago

  • Crazy Town star Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death aged 49 revealed

    Crazy Town star Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death aged 49 revealed

    Crazy Town’s manager has spoken about his passing Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death has been confirmed, after the Crazy Town star died at the age of 49. Shellshock, real name Seth Binzer, was found dead in his home in Los Angeles on June 24, according to the LA medical examiner. It has now been confirmed […]

    2 years ago

  • Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln lands first British TV role in 14 years

    Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln lands first British TV role in 14 years

    The actor will be making his long-awaited return to British TV Andrew Lincoln, star of The Walking Dead, has landed a role in an upcoming ITV thriller series. The actor is best known for his role as Rick Grimes in the epic zombie apocalypse series, which ran over 11 seasons from 2010 to 2022. In […]

    2 years ago

  • Petition for annual reunion between Tartan Army and Germany gets 50,000 signatures

    Petition for annual reunion between Tartan Army and Germany gets 50,000 signatures

    Scotland fans were voted the best supporters at Euro 2024 More than 50,000 people have signed a petition calling for an annual friendly between Germany and Scotland. Over the last two weeks, huge hordes of fans from across Europe have descended on Germany for Euro 2024. But there seems to be one particular group that […]

    2 years ago

  • People stunned by trailer that de-ages Tom Hanks to look like at teenager

    People stunned by trailer that de-ages Tom Hanks to look like at teenager

    The film is from the makers of Forrest Gump People have been left stunned by the new trailer for Tom Hanks’ upcoming movie, which sees the actor go from a teenager to an 80-year-old. The film, titled Here, sees Forrest Gump stars Hanks and Robin Wright reunited with director Robert Zemeckis and screenwriter Eric Roth. […]

    2 years ago

  • Jay Slater’s mum reveals she is withdrawing money from fundraiser

    Jay Slater’s mum reveals she is withdrawing money from fundraiser

    Slater has been missing for a week and a half Jay Slater’s mum has revealed she has started withdrawing money from a fundraiser set up amid the search for her missing son. For more than a week now, a huge search operation has been underway in the north-west of Tenerife for Slater, a 19-year-old who […]

    2 years ago

  • Luke Shaw says he’ll be fit for England’s last-16 clash with Slovakia

    Luke Shaw says he’ll be fit for England’s last-16 clash with Slovakia

    A huge boost for the Three Lions Luke Shaw has said he’ll be back from injury for England’s “next game” against Slovakia in the last-16 of Euro 2024. Shaw is the only specialist left-back in Gareth Southgate’s squad and his absence has been keenly felt so far in the tournament, with Kieran Trippier, a natural […]

    2 years ago

  • Night at the Museum and Sopranos actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90

    Night at the Museum and Sopranos actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90

    He starred in more than 120 films and TV shows Bill Cobbs, best known for his roles in Night at the Museum, The Bodyguard and the Hudsucker Proxy, has died at the age of 90. The US acting veteran starred in more than 120 films and television shows over a career spanning five decades. Along […]

    2 years ago

  • People shocked by new trend of men ‘rawdogging’ flights

    People shocked by new trend of men ‘rawdogging’ flights

    It’s not for everyone… People have been left shocked after hearing about the latest travel trend of men ‘rawdogging’ flights. Before your mind goes into overdrive about what that means, we’ll enlighten you. Rawdogging a flight is the latest travel trend where passengers forego in-flight entertainment, music, snacks, and sleep, enduring long flights with no […]

    2 years ago

  • Taylor Swift fans are experiencing ‘memory loss’ after attending her Eras Tour

    Taylor Swift fans are experiencing ‘memory loss’ after attending her Eras Tour

    There’s an explanation for the apparent memory loss Taylor Swift fans have been claiming that they can’t remember from her concerts once they return home. The pop sensation has been taking the UK by storm in recent weeks as her Eras tour arrived on British shores. Featuring more than 40 songs and lasting almost four […]

    2 years ago

  • Ronaldo says he doesn’t enjoy football any more and finds matches ‘too boring’

    Ronaldo says he doesn’t enjoy football any more and finds matches ‘too boring’

    ‘I cannot watch football matches, it’s too boring’ Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has said he doesn’t enjoy football anymore and prefers watching tennis. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner was speaking at the Mouratoglou Annual Charity Gala, an event held every year at the tennis academy set up by Patrick Mouratoglou. Whilst on stage, he spoke […]

    2 years ago

  • Heart-stopping Jodie Comer disaster thriller movie has rocketed up Netflix chart

    Heart-stopping Jodie Comer disaster thriller movie has rocketed up Netflix chart

    The apocalyptic thriller has an 88 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers are raving about a disaster thriller movie starring Jodie Comer and Benedict Cumberbatch which recently dropped on Netflix. The End We Start From, was added to the streaming platform last Wednesday, and has been rocketing up the charts ever since. Released in UK cinemas […]

    2 years ago

  • Gareth Southgate ‘understands’ England fans calling for him to be sacked

    Gareth Southgate ‘understands’ England fans calling for him to be sacked

    ‘It is creating an unusual environment to operate in’ Gareth Southgate has said he ‘understands the narrative’ towards him after England’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Last night, the Three Lions played out a drab goalless draw with Slovenia in Cologne in their final game of Group C. The result saw England top the group, […]

    2 years ago

  • Glastonbury drink prices leave people shocked as they increase again

    Glastonbury drink prices leave people shocked as they increase again

    The festival gets underway this week The drinks prices for the bars at Glastonbury 2024 have been shared online, and they’re not cheap. Tomorrow (June 26), the gate’s will open once again Worthy Farm for the biggest festival in the world. This year, festival-goers can look forward to a headlining trio of Coldplay, Dua Lipa […]

    2 years ago

  • Vet’s heartbreaking plea to owners putting pets to sleep

    Vet’s heartbreaking plea to owners putting pets to sleep

    ‘It’s the very last comfort you can give your friend’ A vet has urged pet owners to stand by their animals when they are being euthanised after an experience left her “in tears for weeks.” Losing a pet is never easy, and while some owners would sooner sit in the waiting room while they’re put […]

    2 years ago

  • Dogs Trust issues warning to pet owners ahead of hot weather

    Dogs Trust issues warning to pet owners ahead of hot weather

    Hot weather can be very dangerous for dogs Dogs Trust has warned pet owners to be wary when exercising their pets in hot weather, with conditions posing a serious risk of heat exhaustion for animals. The UK is experiencing a heat wave this week as temperatures across the country reach the high 20Cs, whilst some […]

    2 years ago

  • Shrek fans ‘traumatised’ after clocking questionable Lord Farquaad scene

    Shrek fans ‘traumatised’ after clocking questionable Lord Farquaad scene

    Shrek is truly the gift that keeps on giving An eagle-eyed Shrek fan has taken to TikTok to point out a hidden gag in the film, that has been labelled as “traumatising”. The user called @kathy_martinez05 posted the scene on the social media site, and I’ll warn you now, it’s not okay. In the scene, […]

    2 years ago

  • Police find different missing Brit while searching for Jay Slater

    Police find different missing Brit while searching for Jay Slater

    He was found ‘tired and disorientated in a gorge’ Police in Tenerife involved in the search for Jay Slater have found a different missing Brit. Search teams in a barren park near to where the missing teenager was last seen ended up finding a Scottish hiker who had got lost in the area’s mountainous terrain. […]

    2 years ago

  • Tommy Robinson arrested in Canada for suspected immigration offence

    Tommy Robinson arrested in Canada for suspected immigration offence

    The far-right activist claims his passport has been seized Tommy Robinson has been arrested in Canada for a suspected immigration offence. Footage shared online shows the far-right activist being handcuffed by two plain-clothed police officers. They can be heard telling the 41-year-old – whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – that he is the subject […]

    2 years ago

  • Worrying scenes as Cavalry Guard collapses in roasting UK temperatures

    Worrying scenes as Cavalry Guard collapses in roasting UK temperatures

    A yellow health warning is in place for heat across the country There were worrying scenes in London yesterday as a Cavalry Guard member fainted in public whilst they were on duty in the roasting heat. The UK is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, as temperatures across the nation soar into the high 20Cs, […]

    2 years ago

  • House of the Dragon star forced to limit Instagram comments due to hateful trolls

    House of the Dragon star forced to limit Instagram comments due to hateful trolls

    Some viewers are seemingly unable to separate the character from the actor House of the Dragon star Fabien Frankel has had to start limiting comments on his Instagram account due to abuse he is receiving from trolls. Frankel stars in the Game of Thrones prequel series as Ser Criston Cole. Without wishing to give too […]

    2 years ago

  • Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed from prison in US plea deal

    Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed from prison in US plea deal

    He’s spent the last five years behind bars in London Wikileaks founder Julian Assange been freed from prison in the UK and is leaving the country after agreeing a US plea deal. Assange, 52, has been in Belmarsh Prison, London, for the last five years, during which time he has been fighting extradition to the […]

    2 years ago

  • Heinz combines 14 different sauces to make Every Sauce

    Heinz combines 14 different sauces to make Every Sauce

    One sauce to rule them all After decades of making sauces, Heinz has decided that the best idea for its next product was to combine 14 of them. We’re a nation of sauce lovers, with almost a quarter of Brits (23 per cent) admitting to being obsessed with condiments and more than seven out of […]

    2 years ago

  • Here’s everything we know about Jay Slater as search enters second week

    Here’s everything we know about Jay Slater as search enters second week

    It’s been one week since Jay Slater went missing The search for British teenager Jay Slater has entered its second week on Tenerife. Here’s everything we know about his disappearance. When did Slater go missing? The 19-year-old vanished on the Spanish island on Monday June 17. He had travelled there with friends for the NRG […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix horror is so terrifying that viewers struggle to even finish it

    Netflix horror is so terrifying that viewers struggle to even finish it

    The film is based on a real-life story A horror film on Netflix is so scary and horrifying that people are struggling to watch it all the way through. If you fancy yourself as the sort of horror fan who can stomach pretty much anything, this could be your version of Everest, the final horror […]

    2 years ago

  • Pirates Of The Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry dies after shark attack in Hawaii

    Pirates Of The Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry dies after shark attack in Hawaii

    His body was found on Sunday afternoon A lifeguard and surfer who had featured in a Pirates of the Caribbean film has been found dead after being attacked by a shark in Hawaii. Tamayo Perry, who also appeared in Charlie’s Angels 2 and Blue Crush, was attacked near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu’s emergency […]

    2 years ago

  • Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is ‘okay and healthy’, manager confirms

    Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is ‘okay and healthy’, manager confirms

    Varga sustained a fractured cheek bone in the incident Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is “okay” and “healthy” in hospital after he was stretchered off with an injury during his side’s EURO 2024 match with Scotland. In the second half of the match, Varga collided with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during a Hungary free kick, leaving […]

    2 years ago

  • How well do you know the managers at Euro 2024?

    How well do you know the managers at Euro 2024?

    Let’s hear it for the managers We’re approaching the business end of the EURO 2024 group stage, and whilst you’re probably all pretty familiar with the players on the pitch by this point, how well do you know their bosses? For your sake, I hope the answer is ‘very well,’ because this quiz is all […]

    2 years ago

  • Justin Timberlake sends message to fans at first concert since arrest

    Justin Timberlake sends message to fans at first concert since arrest

    ‘It’s been a tough week’ Justin Timberlake has addressed his fans at his first concert since his arrest earlier this week for a drink driving offence. Earlier this week, Timberlake was arrested and formally charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons, New York. The singer was arrested at 00:37 when police pulled him over in his […]

    2 years ago

  • Gordon Ramsay speaks out about tragic death of his son Rocky

    Gordon Ramsay speaks out about tragic death of his son Rocky

    Ramsay said the loss resulted in his family becoming closer as a unit Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the grief he and his family went through when his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage five months into her pregnancy. In 2016, Tana experienced a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks. Reflecting on the loss of her […]

    2 years ago