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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  • Sky presenter calls Lee Anderson a ‘pr*ck’ live on air

    Sky presenter calls Lee Anderson a ‘pr*ck’ live on air

    Slip of the tongue or Freudian slip? Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge accidentally called Lee Anderson a “pr*ck” live on air as she was discussing the latest political drama from Westminster. The Ashfield MP has been in the news this week following his defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK. Speaking on her Politics Hub […]

    2 years ago

  • All cat owners given three month warning to avoid £500 fine before new legislation

    All cat owners given three month warning to avoid £500 fine before new legislation

    Cat owners have just under three months to get their pets microchipped or risk being hit with a £500 fine. Legislation making cat microchipping compulsory was introduced in Parliament in March 2023, with millions of felines to be inserted with small electronic chips by June 2024. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) estimates that […]

    2 years ago

  • Here’s why people were wearing red pins at the Oscars

    Here’s why people were wearing red pins at the Oscars

    It was the biggest night in the film calendar on Sunday as the 96th Academy Awards took place in Hollywood. The headline moments included Oppenheimer sweeping up, Cillian Murphy and Emma Stone claiming the best actor crowns, Christopher Nolan and Robert Downey Jr, ending their Oscars ducks, Ryan Gosling stealing the show and John Cena […]

    2 years ago

  • Lily Allen says her daughters have completely ruined her career

    Lily Allen says her daughters have completely ruined her career

    ‘I get really annoyed when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t’ Lily Allen has said having children “totally ruined” her career. The singer was one of the biggest pop stars of the late 2000s, scoring three UK number one singles, 10 top 10 singles and two number one albums […]

    2 years ago

  • British police officer dies at his engagement party in Australia

    British police officer dies at his engagement party in Australia

    A British police officer living in Australia has died after he suffered a freak injury at his engagement celebration. Liam Trimmer, 29, and his fiancée had organised a small party on Sunday for friends and family at their home in Western Australia. But during the celebrations, Trimmer fell and cut a carotid artery in his […]

    2 years ago

  • TikTok star Leah Smith, 22, dies from cancer

    TikTok star Leah Smith, 22, dies from cancer

    TikTok star Leah Smith has died from cancer at the age of just 22, her family have announced. The Liverpool local was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2019. She posted updates about her life and battle with the disease on TikTok, where she had more than half a million followers. She passed away on Monday […]

    2 years ago

  • Frank Lampard defends Rashford and young England players amid drinking controversy

    Frank Lampard defends Rashford and young England players amid drinking controversy

    ‘You’re asking a lot – Rashford’s got to live his life’ Frank Lampard has defended Marcus Rashford and the other young players in the England squad following recent partying controversies. The former Chelsea midfielder is one of the greatest players England has ever produced. Over a career spanning two decades, Lampard won three Premier League […]

    2 years ago

  • Andrew Tate and brother detained after arrest warrants issued by UK

    Andrew Tate and brother detained after arrest warrants issued by UK

    The charges date back to between 2012 and 2015 Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been detained in Romania after European arrest warrants were issued by the UK, according to his representative. The arrest warrants relate to allegations, including sexual aggression, from 2012 to 2015, his team said. In a statement, the Tate brothers […]

    2 years ago

  • Whole of the Moon artist Karl Wallinger dies aged 66

    Whole of the Moon artist Karl Wallinger dies aged 66

    Karl Wallinger, best known for being a member of The Waterboys and playing on their hit song The Whole of the Moon, has died aged 66. The Welsh-born musician and songwriter, who also fronted solo project World Party, passed away on Sunday. A cause of death has not yet been announced. In a tribute to […]

    2 years ago

  • Jim Carrey once lined up a joke and waited two decades to tell the punchline

    Jim Carrey once lined up a joke and waited two decades to tell the punchline

    ‘This man planned this moment for literal decades AND delivered’ Jim Carrey is probably one of the greatest comedic minds of the last 40 years, and here’s a reminder of his genius just in case you needed it. The actor, best known for his roles in films such as The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Bruce […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans think The Gentlemen star should be the next James Bond

    Fans think The Gentlemen star should be the next James Bond

    The question of who will be the next James Bond has swirled around the world of film ever since Daniel Craig fell on his sword in No Time To Die. The likes of Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, Regé-Jean Page, Tom Holland and, most recently, Cillian Murphy have all been linked with the role, but we’re still none the wiser […]

    2 years ago

  • Kate Middleton apologises for ‘confusion’ after ‘editing’ Mother’s Day photograph

    Kate Middleton apologises for ‘confusion’ after ‘editing’ Mother’s Day photograph

    ‘I do occasionally experiment with editing’ Kate Middleton has apologised for “any confusion” caused after she admitted to “editing” a Mother’s Day picture of her and her children. On Sunday morning, the family released a Mother’s Day picture, taken by Prince William , of the Princess of Wales and her three children – Princess Charlotte, […]

    2 years ago

  • Miriam Margolyes expresses concern for people who have Harry Potter themed weddings

    Miriam Margolyes expresses concern for people who have Harry Potter themed weddings

    “‘Gosh, what’s their first night of fun going to be?’ I can’t even think about it.” Miriam Margolyes has said she ‘worries about Harry Potter fans’, admitting that she doesn’t really understand the appeal of the franchise. A legend of British stage and screen, to many Margolyes is best known for her role as Professor […]

    2 years ago

  • Aldi launches the UK’s first paper wine bottles in supermarkets

    Aldi launches the UK’s first paper wine bottles in supermarkets

    Aldi is launching the UK’s first supermarket paper wine bottles. From March 18, the budget supermarket’s Cambalala South African Shiraz (£7.99, 75cl) and Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc (£7.99, 75cl) will be available to buy in lightweight paper bottles, to mark Global Recycling Day. The supermarket chain worked with Ipswich-based company Frugalpac to develop the […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 389

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 389

    And the award for best 25-question online Friday quiz goes to… Hello quizzers, happy Friday. What a weekend on the horizon hey? Ireland could wrap up the Six Nations at Twickenham against England, there’s a mahoosive clash between Liverpool and City in the Premier League, and on Sunday night the world of cinema will come […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul O’Grady’s final TV show to be aired by ITV

    Paul O’Grady’s final TV show to be aired by ITV

    It was filmed shortly before he died ITV has confirmed it will be airing Paul O’Grady‘s final TV project this Easter, alongside a feature-length tribute to the entertainment icon. In March last year, the world of British entertainment was left in shock by O’Grady’s sudden passing at the age of 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia. An […]

    2 years ago

  • Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68

    Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68

    The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, has died at the age of 68. Toriyama created the Dragon Ball Z franchise, which is one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics of all time, and has been turned into a globally popular cartoon series and a number of films. His studio said in a […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘I’m mum-shamed over my kids’ breakfasts but at least they’re fed’

    ‘I’m mum-shamed over my kids’ breakfasts but at least they’re fed’

    A parent has said she has been shamed by other mums over the breakfast she prepares for her two sons, but argues it’s better than sending them to school hungry. Scottish mum Kayleigh Taylor shares videos on her TikTok channel, @cleanwith_kayleigh, where which she shares lifestyle and cleaning tips from her day-to-day life as a […]

    2 years ago

  • Man finds inert nuclear missile in his garage

    Man finds inert nuclear missile in his garage

    Police in the US were left stunned when an old rusted rocket found in a man’s garage turned out to be an inert nuclear missile. Last month, the National Museum of the US Air Force in Ohio called local police in the city of Bellevue to report an unusual item a person wanted to donate […]

    2 years ago

  • Warnings issued over rare snow phenomenon ahead of new Beast from the East

    Warnings issued over rare snow phenomenon ahead of new Beast from the East

    The UK has been warned it is experiencing a rare weather phenomenon, which could cause huge snowfall this month. Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden said a phenomenon known as sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is under way, which has the potential to bring “more meaningful cold/snow from March”, BirminghamLive reports. He said: “To date we haven’t really […]

    2 years ago

  • Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight confirmed for July

    Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight confirmed for July

    ‘We signed the contract’ Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have signed a contract for a fight in July this year, the former heavyweight has announced. The fight is set to take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will be live on Netflix. In a post on Instagram, Tyson said: “We […]

    2 years ago

  • Red Bull suspends Christian Horner accuser

    Red Bull suspends Christian Horner accuser

    An investigation into the allegations cleared Horner of any wrongdoing Red Bull Racing has suspended the woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour. The team principal had been under investigation in recent weeks after a female employee of the team accused him of “inappropriate and controlling behaviour.” The 50-year-old vehemently denied the accusations and was […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Mark Zuckerberg issues warning against screenshotting Facebook Messenger chats

    Mark Zuckerberg issues warning against screenshotting Facebook Messenger chats

    Cheers for the heads-up, Mark Mark Zuckerberg has warned those who love to take a sneaky screenshot of a conversation about a feature on Facebook Messenger. The Facebook founder and Meta CEO announced that an update to the Messenger app will introduce a feature that notifies users when someone has screenshotted one of their disappearing […]

    2 years ago

  • Cillian Murphy ‘is in the running to play James Bond’

    Cillian Murphy ‘is in the running to play James Bond’

    Cillian Murphy could be in line to be the next James Bond following his award-winning performance in Oppenheimer. Ever since the credits rolled on Daniel Craig’s final appearance as Bond in No Time To Die, the question over who will take on the legendary role has swirled around the world of film. The likes of […]

    2 years ago

  • Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen series drops on Netflix today

    Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen series drops on Netflix today

    Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen arrives on Netflix today, meaning that your viewing is basically sorted this weekend. The series is a spin-off of the British director’s hugely popular 2019 film of the same name, and drops on the streaming platform at 8am on Thursday morning (March 7). You can watch the trailer below. The eight-part […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield could be plotting his TV comeback

    Phillip Schofield could be plotting his TV comeback

    Phillip Schofield is reportedly planning a television return almost a year on from his departure from ITV after he lied about an affair with a This Morning colleague. The presenter quit ITV last year after he admitted to lying about an affair with a younger male colleague on This Morning. Schofield described the affair as “unwise but not […]

    2 years ago

  • Solskjaer on Ashley Young comment he overheard after first meeting with United squad

    Solskjaer on Ashley Young comment he overheard after first meeting with United squad

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recalled a comment he overheard Ashley Young make after his first team meeting as manager of Manchester United. The former United manager has been speaking about his time at Old Trafford during an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast. During his chat, he spoke about the three now-world class footballers he tried to get […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘I went on a 2,000 person nude cruise – this is what it’s like’

    ‘I went on a 2,000 person nude cruise – this is what it’s like’

    A traveler has revealed what it was like going on a 2,000-person nude cruise. In a post on Reddit the 67-year-old man invited other users to ‘ask me anything’ about the experience. He explained that he booked a cruise via the Texas-based travel company Bare Necessities, which has been operating clothing-optional ship charters since 1990.  The holiday maker said he […]

    2 years ago

  • Solskjaer reveals he told United to sign Haaland for £17m

    Solskjaer reveals he told United to sign Haaland for £17m

    ‘I tell the club straight away to buy him while he has a release clause – it would’ve been a bargain’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he urged Manchester United to sign Erling Haaland for just £17m during his time at the club, but was ignored – twice. The former United manager has been […]

    2 years ago

  • Katie Price finally reveals real name in rant about her mum

    Katie Price finally reveals real name in rant about her mum

    ‘What the hell was she on?!’ Katie Price has revealed what her real name is during a rant about her mum during a podcast appearance. The reality star and former glamour model is not stranger to having multiple names, having initially been known as Jordan during her modelling days in the 1990s. She’s previously said […]

    2 years ago

  • Harry Kane outs Jamie Carragher for lying about their relationship

    Harry Kane outs Jamie Carragher for lying about their relationship

    ‘I can’t believe you’ve just done that to me!’ Harry Kane left Jamie Carragher embarrassed live on air after he revealed the former Liverpool defender had told a couple of porkies during the week. Kane scored a brace on Tuesday night as he helped guide Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Lazio in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Meta reveals what caused global Facebook and Instagram outage

    Meta reveals what caused global Facebook and Instagram outage

    Meta has released a statement following the huge outage it suffered on Tuesday afternoon. At around 3pm, Facebook and Instagram began to suffer some serious problems as hundreds of thousands of people were logged out of their accounts. Downdetector, which monitors outages across the globe, shown over 230,000 reports of Facebook being down at one […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis slams minister to his face on the state of education

    Martin Lewis slams minister to his face on the state of education

    He accused the Tory party and minister of a ‘political failing’ Martin Lewis called out the minister for schools to his face during an appearance in front of MPs. The Money Saving Expert was speaking to MPs on the Commons Education Committee on Tuesday when he criticised ministers for failing to fund resources for personal […]

    2 years ago

  • New Netflix drama about a girl who turns into a chicken nugget baffles viewers

    New Netflix drama about a girl who turns into a chicken nugget baffles viewers

    In the world of TV and film at the moment, it can feel like everything is a bit… samey. Live-action remakes, reboots of franchises, prequels, sequels, sequels of prequels, a 600th Marvel project, Harry Potter series no one asked for – people are crying out for something truly original to be made. Well, if this […]

    2 years ago

  • Celebrity Big Brother fans stunned by Corrie star Colson Smith’s real age

    Celebrity Big Brother fans stunned by Corrie star Colson Smith’s real age

    The Corrie actor is a contestant on this year’s series of Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother fans have been left speechless after realising how old Coronation Street star Colson Smith is. The reality show was back on TV for the first time in six years last night, with the series making its ITV debut. […]

    2 years ago

  • Megamind sequel debuts with rare 0% Rotten Tomatoes score

    Megamind sequel debuts with rare 0% Rotten Tomatoes score

    The Megamind sequel has managed to debut with a rare 0 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning not one critic has given it a positive review. Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate was released on Peacock in the US at the start of March and is the feature-length sequel to 2010 film Megamind. The first […]

    2 years ago

  • A Willy Wonka experience horror movie ‘is now in the works’

    A Willy Wonka experience horror movie ‘is now in the works’

    A studio is reportedly working on a horror movie based on the viral Willy Wonka experience. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past week and that sentence makes no sense to you, allow us to give you a quick summary. Last week, a hundreds of parents and children were left fuming […]

    2 years ago