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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  • ‘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 […]

    1 year ago

  • Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol

    Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol

    At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should think about giving up alcohol completely. Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. The NHS recommends that adults don’t […]

    1 year ago

  • BBC viewers pay tribute as soap that aired for over 20 years comes to an end

    BBC viewers pay tribute as soap that aired for over 20 years comes to an end

    ‘End of an era’ BBC viewers have been paying tribute to the long-running soap Doctors after its final ever episode aired this week. Last October, the BBC announced the long-running daytime show was being axed as part of cost-cutting measures. The show, which was first broadcast in 2000, follows the life of those working in an NHS doctor’s […]

    1 year ago

  • Met Office issues weather warnings as snow and ice to hit UK

    Met Office issues weather warnings as snow and ice to hit UK

    Temperatures are set to drop The Met Office has issued snow and ice weather warnings for large parts of the UK next week. The yellow warning will be in place from 10am on Monday (18 November) until 10am on Tuesday (19 November), and covers much of southern Scotland and north-east England, parts of Yorkshire, and parts […]

    1 year ago

  • Mum left furious as she claims daughter threatened with detention for wearing poppy

    Mum left furious as she claims daughter threatened with detention for wearing poppy

    ‘She’s remembering those people who fought for our country and shouldn’t be punished’ A mum has been left furious after her daughter was apparently threatened with a detention for wearing a poppy in school. A symbol of remembrance for those who died in Britain’s wars, many people wear poppies in the days and weeks leading […]

    1 year ago

  • Prince William booed during visit to UK university

    Prince William booed during visit to UK university

    A ‘small pro-Palestine rally’ had gathered at the university entrance Prince William was booed and heckled as he left a university campus on Thursday afternoon. The royal had just finished a visit to Ulster University in Belfast when he faced a “less than warm reaction” as he made his way to a car. Some could […]

    1 year ago

  • Sir David Jason says he’s still ‘desperately’ looking for work aged 84

    Sir David Jason says he’s still ‘desperately’ looking for work aged 84

    ‘I’ve got many characters still left to play’ Sir David Jason has said he is “desperately” trying to be cast in new roles. The 84-year-old is best known for his role as Derek Trotter, a.k.a. Del Boy, in the legendary BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Along with his most famous role, the actor has starred […]

    1 year ago

  • Davina McCall announces she is undergoing surgery for brain tumour

    Davina McCall announces she is undergoing surgery for brain tumour

    The tumour is incredibly rare Davina McCall has been taken to hospital to undergo surgery for a brain tumour. In a video on Instagram, the Masked Singer judge revealed she was having an operation to remove a 14mm benign brain tumour. McCall explained the tumour – called a colloid cyst, which only affects three in […]

    1 year ago

  • James Bond producer says ‘whiteness is not a given’ with next Bond actor

    James Bond producer says ‘whiteness is not a given’ with next Bond actor

    The next Bond actor will ‘offer something new and different’ The next James Bond actor will be in his 30s and will not necessarily be white, according to producer Barbara Broccoli. The question of who will be the next James Bond has swirled around the world of film ever since Daniel Craig – spoiler warning […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 425

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 425

    Yet another JOE Pub Quiz to slap you round the face and remind you the week is almost over What’s the global reach of this quiz? Surely we can stake a claim for this being the most global pub quiz in the world. If you’re reading this from another country, spread the word. With America […]

    1 year ago

  • Glastonbury tickets go on sale today: Here’s the best way to get yours

    Glastonbury tickets go on sale today: Here’s the best way to get yours

    It may only be November, but Worthy Farm is calling Glastonbury tickets go on sale this evening, and demand is expected to be as big as ever. Arguably the hottest tickets in the country, it’s always a bun fight trying to get your hands on the piece of paper that will grant you access to […]

    1 year ago

  • First born children have higher IQs than their siblings, study finds

    First born children have higher IQs than their siblings, study finds

    There’s good reason behind the eldest child superiority complex then? A study has found that first born children usually have a higher IQ than their siblings. If you are the eldest child in your family, you’ve probably known this for a long time. If you are not the eldest sibling, you’ve probably known for a […]

    1 year ago

  • People are saying John Lewis’ Christmas ad is their ‘best in years’

    People are saying John Lewis’ Christmas ad is their ‘best in years’

    ‘This one nails it’ People are saying the John Lewis Christmas advert for 2024 is their best in years. For many, the arrival of the festive John Lewis advert is one of the first major signposts that Christmas is looming. And whilst the department store may struggle to ever hit the same heights as it […]

    1 year ago

  • Harry Kane hits out at teammates dropping out of England duty

    Harry Kane hits out at teammates dropping out of England duty

    ‘I don’t really like it if I’m totally honest – England comes before anything’ Harry Kane has hit out at some of his teammates for putting club before country and dropping out of international duty this week. England take on Greece and the Republic of Ireland in their final two Nations League games as they […]

    1 year ago

  • The Moon is drifting away from Earth and it’s making our days longer

    The Moon is drifting away from Earth and it’s making our days longer

    It’s impacting time for humans Scientists have discovered that the Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, meaning that days are getting longer. Contrary to long-held assumptions that our only natural satellite remains same distance from Earth, experts now believe the Moon has been slowly moving away from us for millions of years. This has […]

    1 year ago

  • Bartender hailed as a ‘hero’ after handing girls note disguised as receipt

    Bartender hailed as a ‘hero’ after handing girls note disguised as receipt

    ‘The type of bartender everyone needs’ A bartender has been praised as a “hero” after he saved two girls from being harassed using a clever trick. Max Gutierrez’s actions were shared online by Twitter user Trinity Allie, who was out for a drink with her mate when they were served by Gutierrez at a bar […]

    1 year ago

  • Archaeologists are too afraid to open up the tomb of China’s first Emperor

    Archaeologists are too afraid to open up the tomb of China’s first Emperor

    They have legitimate concerns about exploring the tomb Archaeologists haven’t dared look inside the tomb of China’s first Emperor. Chances are you’re aware of Qin Shi Huang’s final resting place, even if you’ve never heard of him. He was the first person to rule unified China and reigned from 221BC to 210BC. But it’s his […]

    1 year ago

  • Keir Starmer rinses Nigel Farage after rare PMQs appearance

    Keir Starmer rinses Nigel Farage after rare PMQs appearance

    ‘I’m glad to see the honourable member making a rare appearance back here in Britain’ Sir Keir Starmer had a quick response for Nigel Farage during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. The Reform MP was making a rare appearance at PMQs, having recently returned from a trip to the USA to support Donald Trump in […]

    1 year ago

  • Ben Stiller returns for Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Adam Sandler

    Ben Stiller returns for Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Adam Sandler

    Hal L. is back! Ben Stiller is returning for Happy Gilmore 2, reprising his role as Hal L. opposite Adam Sandler. Stiller was pictured in costume on the set of the film in New Jersey. Other returning cast members for the Happy Gilmore sequel are Sandler as the titular character, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin […]

    1 year ago

  • Prince William named sexiest bald man of 2024

    Prince William named sexiest bald man of 2024

    And STILL the sexiest bald man in the world… Prince William has retained his crown as the world’s sexiest bald man, seeing off stiff competition from a Hollywood superstar. For the second year in a row, the Prince of Wales has been handed the bald crown based on a study from search marketing agency Reboot. […]

    1 year ago

  • EastEnders and Coronation Street star Timothy West dies aged 90

    EastEnders and Coronation Street star Timothy West dies aged 90

    He died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ EastEnders and Coronation Street star Timothy West has died at the age of 90. The actor, best known for his roles in television and theatre, died peacefully in his sleep, his family confirmed in a statement. His children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West, said in a statement via his […]

    1 year ago

  • Post Office could close 115 branches across the UK putting hundreds of jobs at risk

    Post Office could close 115 branches across the UK putting hundreds of jobs at risk

    The plans have been labelled ‘immoral’ and ‘tone deaf’ The Post Office has announced 115 branches are at risk of closure as part of a radical shake-up of the business. The closures would affect the Post Office’s wholly-owned branches, which employ some 1,000 workers and are loss-making. The Post Office also confirmed hundreds of jobs […]

    1 year ago

  • Mark Chapman ‘doesn’t want to share’ MOTD job with female co-presenter

    Mark Chapman ‘doesn’t want to share’ MOTD job with female co-presenter

    Chapman has ‘made it clear this isn’t something he would want to do’ Mark Chapman is reportedly not keen on sharing Match of the Day hosting duties with presenter Kelly Somers. This week, the BBC announced Gary Lineker would stepping down as host of the flagship football highlights show at the end of the season. […]

    1 year ago

  • Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid child abuse scandal

    Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid child abuse scandal

    He has been the leader of the Church of England since 2013 The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following a report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. In a statement on Tuesday, Justin Welby said: “Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign.” His […]

    1 year ago

  • Girl, 17, dies after getting out of police vehicle on M5

    Girl, 17, dies after getting out of police vehicle on M5

    An investigation has been launched into the incident A 17-year-old girl died after being hit by a car when she got out of a police vehicle on the M5, the police watchdog has said. The teenager was being transported to custody by Avon and Somerset Police when she got out of the vehicle between junctions […]

    1 year ago

  • Trees absorbed almost no CO2 last year and scientists are struggling to explain why

    Trees absorbed almost no CO2 last year and scientists are struggling to explain why

    To be clear – this is very bad news Trees and land absorbed almost no carbon dioxide (CO2) last year, and scientists are struggling to work out why. Carbon sinks, such as forests, oceans and soils, are an essential part of regulating the Earth’s climate. Through natural processes, these land and ocean masses absorb almost […]

    1 year ago

  • Heinz launches Christmas advent calendar

    Heinz launches Christmas advent calendar

    You’ll have to be quick to get your hands on one though Heinz has launched its own advent calendar featuring an all-star sauce lineup to celebrate the festive season. There’s no doubt that food is one of the most important (and best) parts of Christmas, and now you’ll be able to make sure you’ve got […]

    1 year ago

  • BBC could take unusual decision in search for Gary Lineker replacement

    BBC could take unusual decision in search for Gary Lineker replacement

    Lineker will be stepping away from Match of the Day at the end of the season The BBC could go down an unlikely route to replace Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day next season. On Monday it was widely reported that Lineker would be stepping down from his MOTD hosting duties at […]

    1 year ago

  • Pub slammed for adding £2 surcharge on pints ordered after 10pm

    Pub slammed for adding £2 surcharge on pints ordered after 10pm

    What fresh hell is this? A pub in London has come under fire for introducing a £2 surcharge on pints that are ordered after 10pm. The branch of O’Neills on Wardour Street, Soho, has decided that anyone with the nerve to purchase a pint after 10pm will have to fork out an extra £2 for […]

    1 year ago

  • UK government considering banning under 16s from social media

    UK government considering banning under 16s from social media

    The proposal is said to have widespread support with both Labour and Tory MPs and the public The government is considering banning under 16s from social media, according to reports. Back in January this year, some of you may remember that then-Tory MP Miriam Cates stood up in parliament and suggested that social media and […]

    1 year ago

  • Bride heartbroken as doors open to an empty venue before she walks down the aisle

    Bride heartbroken as doors open to an empty venue before she walks down the aisle

    “Why couldn’t we matter enough for people to show up?” A bride has been left heartbroken after only five people turned up to her wedding. In a video on TikTok, Kalina Marie explained that she had digitally invited 75 people to her meticulously planned Masquerade ball-themed wedding, which was in October. She had also sent […]

    1 year ago

  • King Charles to mark 76th birthday by opening two food distribution centres

    King Charles to mark 76th birthday by opening two food distribution centres

    The King will also attend a ‘surplus food festival’ King Charles will open two food distribution hubs to mark his 76th birthday. The monarch, whose birthday is on Thursday, will open one of the hubs in person and the other virtually. The centres are the first two Coronation Food Hubs, set up by the Coronation […]

    1 year ago

  • Mattel apologises for putting porn URL on Ariana Grande Wicked dolls

    Mattel apologises for putting porn URL on Ariana Grande Wicked dolls

    Mattel has said it ‘deeply regrets’ the error Mattel has apologised for an X-rated gaffe on some of its merchandise for the upcoming Wicked film. One of the most-eagerly anticipated films of the year, the adaptation of the hit stage musical stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as the two main characters, while also featuring […]

    1 year ago

  • Rita Ora tears up during tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Awards

    Rita Ora tears up during tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Awards

    ‘He brought so much joy to every room he walked into’ Rita Ora became visibly emotional during the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) last night as she paid tribute to Liam Payne. Ora was hosting the awards show in Manchester on Sunday night when she delivered a tribute to the late One Direction star towards […]

    1 year ago

  • Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    ‘You could be prosecuted’ Martin Lewis has issued a ‘don’t do it warning’ over a supposed car insurance hack some drivers are using. The Money Saving Expert warned motorists that the ‘fronting’ could land them in big trouble as it actually constitutes fraud. ‘Fronting’ is where a car owner adds a parent or relative as […]

    1 year ago

  • The Simpsons fans are convinced the family are actually Black

    The Simpsons fans are convinced the family are actually Black

    ‘They’re Black as hell!’ Fans of The Simpsons have suggested the famous TV family are actually Black. Over the course of three decades, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie have become arguably the most recognisable TV characters in the world. This is in no small part down to their now iconic yellow skin. No race […]

    1 year ago

  • Bhad Bhabie reveals cancer diagnosis after weight-loss comments from fans

    Bhad Bhabie reveals cancer diagnosis after weight-loss comments from fans

    She said her weight-loss was as a result of ‘cancer medicine’ Bhad Bhabie has seemingly revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer, in response to comments about her weight she was receiving online. The rapper, real name Danielle Bregoli, became an internet superstar in 2016 when she appeared on US show Dr Phil and famously […]

    1 year ago

  • Iconic BBC drama set to return with two new stars in the cast

    Iconic BBC drama set to return with two new stars in the cast

    The show is returning for its 28th series Iconic crime drama Silent Witness will be returning in a matter of months, with two new stars joining the cast. This week, the BBC confirmed the hit series would be returning in early 2025, with familiar faces Emilia Fox and David Caves returning as Dr Nikki Alexander […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 424

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 424

    It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday The immortal words of viral sensation Rebecca Black, as I’m sure you’ve tried – and failed – to forget. But despite the mocking and internet infamy she received for the song, you cannot deny how correct the lyrics are. “Gotta get down on Friday.” You simply must get […]

    1 year ago

  • Margot Robbie had no idea her husband was actually in Harry Potter

    Margot Robbie had no idea her husband was actually in Harry Potter

    ‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 33-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

    1 year ago

  • Uni tuition fees set to rise for first time since 2017

    Uni tuition fees set to rise for first time since 2017

    The freeze on tuition fees is due to expire next year University tuition fees are set to rise in England for the first time in eight years. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the rise in a statement to MPs this afternoon. Tuition fees have been capped at £9,250 in England since 2017, […]

    1 year ago