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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  • Prince Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him

    Prince Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him

    Harry said he had no plans to move back to the UK Prince Harry has said his mother Princess Diana would have “wanted” him to have a life in America. Four years ago, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California after announcing they would be stepping back from their duties as senior royals. […]

    1 year ago

  • Ange Postecoglou confronts Spurs fans following defeat at Bournemouth

    Ange Postecoglou confronts Spurs fans following defeat at Bournemouth

    ‘They gave me some direct feedback, which I’ve taken on board.’ Ange Postecoglou was involved in an angry confrontation with some Tottenham fans after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth. Spurs fell to a disappointing defeat the the Vitality Stadium on Thursday night, which was their sixth league defeat of the season and a result […]

    1 year ago

  • I’m A Celeb viewers all say the same thing after Maura Higgins’ elimination

    I’m A Celeb viewers all say the same thing after Maura Higgins’ elimination

    ‘We have failed as a nation’ I’m A Celebrity viewers were left fuming after Maura Higgins’ shock elimination from the jungle in last night’s episode. On Thursday night’s episode, Love Island star Maura and boxing legend Barry McGuigan were voted out of the ITV show. Earlier in the episode, viewers had watched as dancer Oti […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 428

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 428

    The home stretch is here Afternoon quizzers. Can I start off by congratulating you all? You’ve trudged through 2024, muddled your way through life’s trial and tribulations, and once again have made it to December. It’s time to cash in some chips. Throw your fitness regimes and diets out the window, wind down the productivity […]

    1 year ago

  • Crumpets and porridge officially categorised as junk food

    Crumpets and porridge officially categorised as junk food

    ‘Less healthy’ foods will be subject to a pre-watershed advertising ban Crumpets and certain types of porridge have been included in a list of products that fall under a new junk food advertising ban. The government is planning to introduce legislation which will make it illegal for unhealthy foods and drink to be advertised on […]

    1 year ago

  • Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Severus Snape in new Harry Potter series

    Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Severus Snape in new Harry Potter series

    The Gangs of London star has reportedly been offered the role as the iconic potions professor British actor Paapa Essiedu is reportedly being lined up to play Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 34-year-old is up for the role as the iconic potions professor in the television […]

    1 year ago

  • Marc Guehi speaks out following rainbow armband controversy

    Marc Guehi speaks out following rainbow armband controversy

    ‘I don’t think the message was harmful in any way’ Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has said the religious message he wrote on his rainbow armband this week was one of “truth and love and inclusivity.” On Tuesday, Guehi wrote ‘Jesus loves you’ on his armband for Palace’s match at Ipswich. This came after the […]

    1 year ago

  • I’m A Celeb hit with Ofcom complaints over Ant and Dec joke

    I’m A Celeb hit with Ofcom complaints over Ant and Dec joke

    Dozens of complaints have been made for the second week running I’m A Celebrity has been on the receiving end of a number of Ofcom complaints over jokes made by hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. For the second week in a row, some viewers have been left unhappy by gags being made by the […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United players abandon plans to wear LGBTQ+ jackets after player refused

    Man United players abandon plans to wear LGBTQ+ jackets after player refused

    Not everyone in the dressing room was happy with the decision to abandon the jackets, according to reports Manchester United abandoned plans to wear Adidas jackets in support of the LGBTQ+ community after Noussair Mazraoui refused to take part. United were due to wear the pride-themed jackets ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Everton, […]

    1 year ago

  • This year’s BBC One Christmas Day schedule has been revealed in full

    This year’s BBC One Christmas Day schedule has been revealed in full

    From Wallace & Gromit to Gavin & Stacey, the eagerly anticipated Christmas Day schedule is here The BBC One Christmas Day schedule for 2024 has been revealed in full. Arguably the biggest fixture in the TV calendar, Christmas Day always means we’ll be getting some huge shows and festive specials on the box. Whether you […]

    1 year ago

  • Marc Guehi writes on rainbow armband again despite FA warning

    Marc Guehi writes on rainbow armband again despite FA warning

    The Crystal Palace skipper could now be formally charged by the FA Marc Guehi wrote on his rainbow armband again, seemingly ignoring a warning from the FA about doing so. Premier League captains were issued with the rainbow armbands for their sides’ fixtures last weekend as part of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which supports LGBTQ+ […]

    1 year ago

  • Eminem no longer performs one of his biggest songs and apologised for writing it

    Eminem no longer performs one of his biggest songs and apologised for writing it

    He ‘cringes’ every time he hears it Eminem is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in music, and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Hundreds of millions of record sales, critically-acclaimed albums, and dozens of awards – there’s not a lot that the Detroit local hasn’t achieved. But the rapper has deep […]

    1 year ago

  • South Korea president declares martial law to ‘protect country from North Korea’

    South Korea president declares martial law to ‘protect country from North Korea’

    The president made the surprise announcement in a late night TV address The president of South Korea has declared emergency martial law to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces. In a surprise late night television address, president Yoon Suk Yeol said the move is necessary to remove pro-North Korea forces from the country […]

    1 year ago

  • Only 10% of people can solve this ‘impossible’ riddle from The 1% Club

    Only 10% of people can solve this ‘impossible’ riddle from The 1% Club

    ‘This question threw my hangover into overdrive’ The 1% Club viewers were left baffled by a question on the show, with some not understanding the answer even when it was given to them. Some of us love nothing more than shouting the answer to quiz show questions, perhaps as a way to prove to ourselves […]

    1 year ago

  • Angelina Jolie says she had the ‘best sex’ ever with Denzel Washington

    Angelina Jolie says she had the ‘best sex’ ever with Denzel Washington

    ‘It was great seducing someone with your mind’ Angelina Jolie has said the “best sex” she ever has was with her co-star Denzel Washington. Jolie appeared alongside Washington in the 1999 thriller, The Bone Collector. In the film, she plays the role of Amelia Donaghy, a cop who becomes romantically involved with forensics expert Lincoln […]

    1 year ago

  • Kieran Culkin actually starred in Home Alone alongside his brother but no one clocked

    Kieran Culkin actually starred in Home Alone alongside his brother but no one clocked

    The Succession star started his acting career in Home Alone December is here, and many of you have no doubt thrown yourselves fully into the Christmas spirit. There are two main ways you’re probably doing this – listening to festive tunes and watching Christmas movies. And when it comes to Chrimbo films, there can be […]

    1 year ago

  • UK’s best boss gives staff an extra month’s pay for Christmas

    UK’s best boss gives staff an extra month’s pay for Christmas

    ‘This bonus is a reflection of their hard work’ A British boss has been praised for giving his staff the equivalent of a month’s salary as their Christmas bonus. Richard Stone is the managing director of PR firm Stone Junction, where the average bonus for employees this festive season is worth £2,430 per person. Every […]

    1 year ago

  • Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla bonus rejected by judge

    Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla bonus rejected by judge

    The pay package would have been the ‘largest ever for the boss of a listed company’ A judge in the US has blocked Elon Musk from receiving a $56bn (£47bn) pay packet from Tesla despite the company’s shareholders voting it through. Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her previous decision from January, in which she argued […]

    1 year ago

  • Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital following ‘alarming blood test’

    Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital following ‘alarming blood test’

    The 72-year-old needed ‘immediate medical attention’ Harvey Weinstein has been rushed to hospital following an “alarming blood test result”, his lawyers have said. The disgraced former film producer was taken from the Rikers Island jail complex to Bellevue Hospital in New York City to receive “immediate medical attention.” His lawyers said: “Harvey Weinstein, who has […]

    1 year ago

  • Iceland introduces new rule for customers aged 60 and over

    Iceland introduces new rule for customers aged 60 and over

    A helping hand for those aged 60 or over Iceland has implemented a new rule to help over-60s out with their shopping bills in the winter months. The frozen food giant will be giving those over the age of 60 a 10 per cent discount on their shopping bill. The policy will apply to all […]

    1 year ago

  • Gregg Wallace apologises for ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ comments

    Gregg Wallace apologises for ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ comments

    He said he ‘wasn’t in a good head space’ when he made the remarks Gregg Wallace has apologised for suggesting “middle class women of a certain age” were responsible for the allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him. On Sunday, the MasterChef presenter posted a video on Instagram in which he said complaints against him had […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 16

    The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 16

    How closely were you watching the weekend’s football? It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you on the FootballJOE Pub Quiz: were you watching? From Southampton’s impressive draw at Brighton, to Liverpool adding to Pep Guardiola’s woes, with a sprinkling of FA Cup drama in between, it was a […]

    1 year ago

  • The strange reason why most pilots are banned from flying with a beard

    The strange reason why most pilots are banned from flying with a beard

    Ever seen a pilot with a beard? The answer to the above question – which, granted, you probably haven’t thought about much – is likely to be a no. This isn’t because aviation lovers have an aversion to facial hair, as there is in fact a very good reason why pilots sport a naked chin. […]

    1 year ago

  • Malcolm In The Middle star Frankie Muniz says Bryan Cranston still checks in on him

    Malcolm In The Middle star Frankie Muniz says Bryan Cranston still checks in on him

    ‘He really cares about what I’m doing’ Frankie Muniz has revealed that his Malcolm in the Middle co-star Bryan Cranston still gets in touch with him to see how he’s doing. Many of you reading this will have fond memories of watching Malcolm in the Middle growing up. Running from 2000 to 2006, the sitcom […]

    1 year ago

  • Kirstie Allsopp slams Gregg Wallace for ‘sex act’ remark

    Kirstie Allsopp slams Gregg Wallace for ‘sex act’ remark

    Allsopp claims Wallace made the ‘sex act’ comments within an hour of them meeting Kirstie Allsopp has become the latest figure to make allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Gregg Wallace, after the MasterChef presenter blamed “middle-class women of a certain age.” Last week, MasterChef’s production company Banijay UK announced that Wallace would be stepping away from […]

    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

  • ‘Stay home’ warning issued as cases of highly contagious bug on rise

    ‘Stay home’ warning issued as cases of highly contagious bug on rise

    The UK Health Security Agency has issued the warning Temperatures are continuing to drop and we’re plunging deeper into winter. Along with the sound of jingle bells and Christmas songs, that also means you’re probably starting to hear a few more coughs, sneezes and sniffles in your day to day life. But a lot of […]

    1 year ago

  • MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

    MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

    The vote came after five hours of debate in parliament MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. For the first time in history, parliament has approved the principle of assisted dying being legal in England and Wales. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed […]

    1 year ago

  • Ulrika Jonsson says Gregg Wallace ‘made rape joke’ on set of MasterChef

    Ulrika Jonsson says Gregg Wallace ‘made rape joke’ on set of MasterChef

    She said the alleged remark made another female contestant ‘really distressed’ Ulrika Jonsson has claimed Gregg Wallace made a rape joke on the set of Celebrity MasterChef. On Thursday, it was announced that Wallace would be stepping away from MasterChef after almost 20 years whilst an investigation is carried out into allegations of historic misconduct. […]

    1 year ago

  • PlayStation 5 on sale at lowest ever price in Black Friday deal

    PlayStation 5 on sale at lowest ever price in Black Friday deal

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A brilliant Black Friday bargain It’s been four years since the PlayStation 5 was released, but it sounds like we’ll still have to wait a while before the next iteration of the console is released on the world. So, […]

    1 year ago

  • Stephen Mulhern rushed to hospital following collapse at Pizza Express

    Stephen Mulhern rushed to hospital following collapse at Pizza Express

    The presenter collapsed on Wednesday evening Stephen Mulhern was taken to hospital after he reportedly collapsed at a Pizza Express. According to the MailOnline, the TV presenter had been eating at a Pizza Express in Sunningdale on Wednesday evening (November 27) when he collapsed in front of other diners. An ambulance was called for him […]

    1 year ago

  • Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after admitting criminal offence

    Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after admitting criminal offence

    She admitted to the conviction on Thursday Louise Haigh has resigned from Keir Starmer’s cabinet after admitting to a criminal conviction for wrongly reporting her work mobile phone stolen in 2013. In a letter to the prime minister published on Friday morning, Haigh said she is “totally committed to our political project” but believes “it will […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 427

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 427

    Thanksquizzing Happy Friday quizzers, and welcome to the final quiz of a very American November. Across the pond, it’s been Thanksgiving this week, bringing an end to a month that started with the small matter of a presidential election. But now November is in its dying embers (much like American democracy, am I right???) and […]

    1 year ago

  • Tesco launches mince pies for dogs

    Tesco launches mince pies for dogs

    The perfect thing to leave out for Santa Paws Tesco has launched mince pies for dogs, so now your canine companion can enjoy the festive treat as well. Many of you pet owners out there will no doubt be planning on involving your animal friends in the festivities as much as possible. You may be […]

    1 year ago

  • MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down following historical allegations of misconduct

    MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down following historical allegations of misconduct

    He’s been a presenter and judge on Masterchef for almost 20 years Gregg Wallace is stepping down as Masterchef host following allegations of historical misconduct. The 60-year-old has been a co-presenter and judge on the popular BBC cooking show since 2005. The show’s production company, Banijay UK, has said he will be stepping away from […]

    1 year ago

  • Jay Slater’s family share final update on fundraiser after raising more than £72,000

    Jay Slater’s family share final update on fundraiser after raising more than £72,000

    ‘Donations will be turned off with this final message’ Jay Slater’s family have closed down the GoFundMe set up following his disappearance, issuing a heartbreaking final message on the fundraiser. Slater, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, had gone missing on the island June 17, when he disappeared after attending the NRG music festival at Playa da las […]

    1 year ago

  • KSI says him fighting Jake Paul would be bigger than Fury vs Joshua

    KSI says him fighting Jake Paul would be bigger than Fury vs Joshua

    ‘Me and Jake are bigger in terms of notoriety. This is just facts.’ KSI has claimed if he fought Jake Paul it would be a bigger event worldwide than a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. In recent years, KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, has been at the forefront of the YouTuber boxing revolution, […]

    1 year ago