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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  • Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital after injury on Italian I’m A Celeb

    Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital after injury on Italian I’m A Celeb

    The former England football star dislocated his shoulder during the programme Paul Gascoigne has been rushed to hospital after suffering an injury to his shoulder whilst taking part in the Italian version of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The 53-year-old can be seen holding his arm in pain after completing an assault […]

    5 years ago

  • Louis Theroux meets Carole Baskin in new Tiger King documentary

    Louis Theroux meets Carole Baskin in new Tiger King documentary

    Hey all you cool cats and kittens, she’s hitting our screens again! A year on since we all delved into the mad, bad world of Joe Exotic, and a decade since Louis Theroux himself first met the guy, Louis will now be meeting his arch nemesis Carole Baskin. As part of a new documentary set […]

    5 years ago

  • Lee Hurst unapologetic over vile Greta Thunberg “joke”

    Lee Hurst unapologetic over vile Greta Thunberg “joke”

    Hurst has said that he has “no regrets” after making the comments The comedian, best known for his appearances on the 90s comedy sports quiz They Think It’s All Over (yes, that’s his claim to fame), was briefly suspended from Twitter after making the crude joke. He took aim at the Swedish climate change activist, […]

    5 years ago

  • Teacher ‘under police protection’ for showing pupils Muhammad cartoon

    Teacher ‘under police protection’ for showing pupils Muhammad cartoon

    Protests were held outside the teacher’s school on Thursday evening A teacher, who has come under fire for showing his class a cartoon of the prophet Muhammad at a school in Bradford, has been placed under police protection. Angry parents gathered outside Batley Grammar School on Thursday in protest after the teacher showed the image […]

    5 years ago

  • Ted Cruz refuses reporter’s request to wear a mask

    Ted Cruz refuses reporter’s request to wear a mask

    “You’re welcome to step away if you like” Texas Senator Ted Cruz was holding a press conference on Wednesday when he refused to wear a mask despite being politely asked by a reporter. Cruz then claimed that he was following advice from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a statement that was incorrect. […]

    5 years ago

  • Sesame Street introduces new black characters to educate kids on race

    Sesame Street introduces new black characters to educate kids on race

    It’s part of the show’s “commitment to racial justice” Sesame Street has introduced two new black characters to help educate and teach children about issues of race and racism in society. The two new characters are father Elijah and his son Wes, and are part of a new series called ABCs of Racial Literacy. In […]

    5 years ago

  • Man defends paying $2.9m for ‘Mona Lisa’ of tweets

    Man defends paying $2.9m for ‘Mona Lisa’ of tweets

    It’s a lot of money for 20 characters Sina Estavi, the man who forked out £2,100,000 to become the official owner of the first ever tweet, has defended his investment, saying that his investors and colleagues are “really appreciative and happy” about it. Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, posted the tweet on the platform […]

    5 years ago

  • England’s game against Albania on Sunday could be cancelled

    England’s game against Albania on Sunday could be cancelled

    It’s as a result of fear over the potential lack of police security at the match England’s World Cup qualifier with Albania on Sunday could be cancelled, it has emerged. The Albanian FA (AFA) have said that they cannot promise there will be enough police to guarantee the security of both teams, ahead of their […]

    5 years ago

  • Martin Lewis warns every person working from home not to miss out on free claim

    Martin Lewis warns every person working from home not to miss out on free claim

    It’s all to do with those pesky tax deadlines Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert himself, is warning that millions of us may miss out on end-of-year tax rewards if we don’t act in the next three weeks. Some could claim up to £2000 from the government. On his originally-named Martin Lewis Money Show, the […]

    5 years ago

  • Ant and Dec flooded with Ofcom complaints after Saturday Night Takeaway joke

    Ant and Dec flooded with Ofcom complaints after Saturday Night Takeaway joke

    96 people complained to Ofcom because of a joke about Dec being small It does seem that people will complain about literally anything these days. Almost 100 people decided to get in touch with Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator, to complain about a joke that Ant made about Dec’s height. The joke was made in the […]

    5 years ago

  • Prince Harry announces second job in two days at US think tank

    Prince Harry announces second job in two days at US think tank

    It’s his second new job in two days Prince Harry has announced that he is part of a new commission at US think tank the Aspen Institute, looking into the issues of misinformation and fake news in society. The Duke of Sussex has joined the Commission on Information Disorder as a celebrity commissioner. Their aim […]

    5 years ago

  • Comedian’s hilarious response to Orlando Bloom’s bizarre morning routine

    Comedian’s hilarious response to Orlando Bloom’s bizarre morning routine

    “I wake up around 6am… and feel absolutely fucked” Comedian Pete Otway has delivered his own take on the daily routine that has stormed the internet. Firstly, if you haven’t yet read Orlando Bloom’s description of his regular day (below), then stop what you’re doing and give it a read. Then maybe read it again. […]

    5 years ago

  • Boris Johnson says ‘capitalism’ and ‘greed’ behind UK vaccine success

    Boris Johnson says ‘capitalism’ and ‘greed’ behind UK vaccine success

    The prime minister made the comments in a meeting with the 1922 Committee Boris Johnson is coming under fire for suggesting that ‘capitalism’ and ‘greed’ were the reasons behind the success of the UK’s vaccine programme. He was speaking in a private meeting with Tory backbenchers, and is said to have then told those in […]

    5 years ago

  • Pfizer begins early-stage study of oral antiviral COVID-19 drug

    Pfizer begins early-stage study of oral antiviral COVID-19 drug

    The drug could be prescribed to patients at the first sign of infection Pfizer, who developed the first authorised Covid vaccine along with BioNTech SA, have announced that they are in the process of developing an antiviral drug that has been shown to have an impact against the virus that causes COVID-19. As opposed to […]

    5 years ago

  • Australian shares what life is like now country is virtually Covid-free

    Australian shares what life is like now country is virtually Covid-free

    Warning: this article may induce extreme feelings of jealousy One of the most depressing things that you can do at the moment is simply watch Australia and New Zealand, second only to watching what’s going on in Europe and here in the UK. Just look at them, on the other side of the world, living […]

    5 years ago

  • Kate Garraway’s husband breaks down in tears as he wakes from coma

    Kate Garraway’s husband breaks down in tears as he wakes from coma

    The emotional footage comes from Garraway’s upcoming documentary Finding Derek Finding Derek, which airs tonight (March 23rd) on ITV, follows the Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper’s battle with Covid-19 over the past year. In the clip, both Kate and Derek are in tears as they video call each other […]

    5 years ago

  • Man arrested after pregnant woman repeatedly punched in stomach

    Man arrested after pregnant woman repeatedly punched in stomach

    The sickening attack took place in North London A man in his late 50s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after CCTV footage captured him carrying out a horrific attack on a pregnant woman in Stamford Hill. In the footage, the 20-year-old woman is followed into an alleyway before having a pillowcase […]

    5 years ago

  • Holidays abroad illegal from Monday with £5k fines for rule breakers

    Holidays abroad illegal from Monday with £5k fines for rule breakers

    The new law is expected to be in place until June As the government’s ‘stay at home message’ comes to an end from March 29th, Covid legislation is being amended, and this will certainly be one of the headline changes. The major impact of this news is that it makes it officially illegal to travel […]

    5 years ago

  • UFC fighter faints on scales during weigh-in

    UFC fighter faints on scales during weigh-in

    The distressing incident occurred ahead of her planned fight with Julia Avila at UFC Vegas 22 on Saturday UFC fighter Julija Stoliarenko fainted on Friday during her weigh-in ahead of her UFC Vegas 22 bout at the weekend. After fainting the first time, Stoliarenko sat down on a chair for a couple of minutes to […]

    5 years ago

  • Conor McGregor pays tribute after Khabib’s official retirement from the UFC

    Conor McGregor pays tribute after Khabib’s official retirement from the UFC

    “Happy retirement kid, smell ya later”. Indeed Conor McGregor has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose retirement from UFC was confirmed this week by Dana White. In his post that he shared to his 39.5 million followers, McGregor said: “Happy retirement kid, smell ya later. Never forget who came in the […]

    5 years ago

  • Former Wales star Alix Popham on losing memories of his career due to concussion

    Former Wales star Alix Popham on losing memories of his career due to concussion

    Join the fight against dementia with Mindset4Dementia – download from the App store Speaking to House of Rugby, ex-Wales flanker Alix Popham revealed that he has no recollection of meeting Nelson Mandela before a match against South Africa, because of the concussion he suffered in the game. Popham is one of a group of players […]

    5 years ago

  • Keir Starmer says Sturgeon should resign if she’s broken ministerial code

    Keir Starmer says Sturgeon should resign if she’s broken ministerial code

    It’s a big statement from Sir Keir Starmer as the pressure grows on Sturgeon SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon is facing accusations that she broke the ministerial code, and Labour leader Keir Starmer is in no doubt about what should happen if she is found to have. He said: “If you’re going to have integrity in […]

    5 years ago

  • Celtic confirm that they will not give Rangers a guard of honour

    Celtic confirm that they will not give Rangers a guard of honour

    If you thought it might be dead rubber on Sunday, think again Celtic will not give champions Rangers a guard of honour ahead of the Old Firm at Celtic Park this weekend. John Kennedy, the current caretaker boss at the club after Neil Lennon left, confirmed the news earlier. Tradition dictates across football that the […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman catches boyfriend cheating thanks to unusual Fitbit activity

    Woman catches boyfriend cheating thanks to unusual Fitbit activity

    He was getting more than his 10,000 steps Celebs Go Dating star Nadia Essex revealed the stunning story on TikTok (where else?), replying to a video that asked people to share when they knew a relationship was over. In the video, which has amassed over 450,000 views and over 50,000 likes, TV personality and dating […]

    5 years ago

  • Sun investigator admits illegally obtaining Meghan information

    Sun investigator admits illegally obtaining Meghan information

    In case you needed any more reason for why she didn’t enjoy her time in the UK The Duchess of Sussex had her private information accessed early on in her relationship with Harry. Dan Hanks, a private investigator who was employed by the Sun, claims that he put together a 90-page report on Meghan shortly […]

    5 years ago

  • Portugal to allow Brits in for summer even if they have not been vaccinated

    Portugal to allow Brits in for summer even if they have not been vaccinated

    It’s more good news for the holiday industry Portugal has announced that it is planning on welcoming British holidaymakers this summer, regardless of whether they have had the vaccine or not. The news comes just days after Turkey, another popular holiday destination with us Brits, also announced that it was expecting to allow British people […]

    5 years ago

  • Interactive mini-festival organised to raise money for suicide prevention charity

    Interactive mini-festival organised to raise money for suicide prevention charity

    The BST Rave, organised by British beatboxer and singer-songwriter SK Shlomo, will take place on March 27th to raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) The event will feature DJ sets from names such as as Rob Da Bank and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, along with several others, and will start at 8.30pm on the […]

    5 years ago

  • First England squad of the year announced

    First England squad of the year announced

    Less than three months until the Euros begin Gareth Southgate has announced his England squad for the World Cup qualifiers that the Three Lions will play next week, as England kick off their campaign to qualify for the 2022 competition. Jesse Lingard returns to the squad, while Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins receives his first […]

    5 years ago

  • Edwina Currie equates Covid to HIV in bizarre GMB interview

    Edwina Currie equates Covid to HIV in bizarre GMB interview

    Is it any wonder the last year has gone as well as it has? In a baffling interview on Good Morning Britain, the former Tory MP Edwina Currie claimed that this time last year no one had any idea about how infectious and lethal Covid-19 was. The 74-year-old, who let’s not forget was a minister […]

    5 years ago

  • University professor fired for saying that her worst students are almost always Black

    University professor fired for saying that her worst students are almost always Black

    The recording of the comments was apparently available for students of the class to view for weeks Professor Sandra Sellers, a professor at Georgetown University Law Centre in Washington DC for 20 years, has been fired after outrageous comments she made stating that her worst students were almost always Black. She made the comments on […]

    5 years ago

  • Sarah Harding’s ‘tumours shrink’ after cancer treatment

    Sarah Harding’s ‘tumours shrink’ after cancer treatment

    The Girl Aloud singer revealed the news in an extract from her new book Hear Me Out Sarah Harding has described the news that the tumours in her brain and lungs had shrunk as a ‘little victory.’ However she admitted that at this stage she still doesn’t know exactly what this means for her. In […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman with huge middle finger goes viral on TikTok

    Woman with huge middle finger goes viral on TikTok

    Long finger + TikTok = internet fame A 16-year-old from Arizona has wowed the TikTok community with her ludicrously long middle finger. We truly are living through a golden era of culture. Olivia Mercea’s TikTok, in which she demonstrates the mighty length of her middle finger, has racked up over four million views and almost […]

    5 years ago

  • Instagram bans adults from messaging users who are under 18

    Instagram bans adults from messaging users who are under 18

    Adults will only be able to DM a teenager under the age of 18 if the teen follows them on the platform If an adult tries to DM a user under the age of 18 then they will receive a notification saying “You can’t message this account unless they follow you” as part of new […]

    5 years ago

  • Sarah Everard suspect appears at Old Bailey charged with murder

    Sarah Everard suspect appears at Old Bailey charged with murder

    He is charged with the kidnap and murder of the 33-year-old The Metropolitan Police officer charged with the murder of Sarah Everard has appeared in the Old Bailey today. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth, appearing to rock to and fro whilst staring at the floor during the hearing. A […]

    5 years ago

  • Undercover police to patrol pubs and clubs to keep women safe

    Undercover police to patrol pubs and clubs to keep women safe

    The undercover officers will be there to protect women from sexual harassment and assault Placing plain-clothes police officers inside bars to protect women from assault is one of the ‘immediate steps’ that Downing Street is taking to improve security for women, in the aftermath of the tragic death of Sarah Everard and renewed focus on […]

    5 years ago

  • Blessing Olusegun’s death receives increased attention in demand for justice

    Blessing Olusegun’s death receives increased attention in demand for justice

    The student’s death in September last year had similarities with that of Sarah Everard The body of 21-year-old Blessing Olusegun was discovered on a beach in East Sussex six months ago. Sussex Police concluded that Olusegun’s was “unexplained” and a postmortem determined that she died by drowning. Yet there was over five hours between Olusegen’s last […]

    5 years ago

  • Rugby player’s bizarre interview is one of the best you’ll ever see

    Rugby player’s bizarre interview is one of the best you’ll ever see

    “I’m looking forward to getting right in amongst it and intimate in the best kind of way, canny foxes!” We all know how the usual pre-match interviews go in sport. Whereas a post-match chat can feature some real insight and brilliant sound-bites as players and managers react to the previous hour and half, the pre-match […]

    5 years ago

  • People can’t believe how expensive the food is at Salt Bae’s restaurant

    People can’t believe how expensive the food is at Salt Bae’s restaurant

    The term ‘more money than sense’ comes to mind $10 Sprite, $15 french fries, $1k steaks. Salt Bae’s estimated net worth is $60 million, and with these prices I’m not shocked. Do you remember Salt Bae, the Turkish chef/butcher who sprinkled salt flamboyantly? A memory of a simpler time, when trollies weren’t sanitised, quizzes were […]

    5 years ago