Charlie Herbert

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Charlie Herbert is a senior trending writer, who covers a variety of news and life stories. He joined JOE in March 2021, and his main areas of interest are sport and entertainment. Since then he has written several in-depth articles on subjects such as COP26, the Olympics, the Super Bowl and EURO 2020.

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  • Mourinho tells Southgate to make three changes for Ukraine game

    Mourinho tells Southgate to make three changes for Ukraine game

    He’s suggesting that Southgate rest some of his big names… Jose Mourinho has given his view on how England should line up against Ukraine on Saturday night, and he’s suggested Southgate make some bold decisions. England take on Ukraine in Rome on Saturday as they look to continue their Euro 2020 campaign and make it […]

    5 years ago

  • All UK hairdressers to learn to cut and style Afro hair as standard

    All UK hairdressers to learn to cut and style Afro hair as standard

    “It is about having the knowledge to treat anybody that walks through the door be it with life issues, disability or hair style.” A shake-up in UK hairdressing standards means that all new hairdressers will now learn to work with Black hair as part of their training. It’s after afro and textured hair styles were […]

    5 years ago

  • Mum of man who grabbed Chris Whitty says he ‘misread situation’

    Mum of man who grabbed Chris Whitty says he ‘misread situation’

    She admitted she was “not overjoyed” with the way her son acted. The mum of one of the men who harassed Professor Chris Whitty in a London park has apologised for his action, saying that he “misread the situation.” A video of two men, Jonathan Chew and Lewis Hughes, surfaced online of the two men […]

    5 years ago

  • Man who grabbed Chris Whitty charged with assault

    Man who grabbed Chris Whitty charged with assault

    The incident took place in St James’ park earlier this week. A man has been charged with common assault after England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty was harassed by two men in London. Footage emerged on Tuesday of Prof Whitty trying to get away from two men who grabbed him whilst he was walking […]

    5 years ago

  • 240,000 sign petition for UEFA to replay France vs Switzerland

    240,000 sign petition for UEFA to replay France vs Switzerland

    They aren’t happy with Yann Sommer’s penalty save… Almost a quarter of a million people have signed a petition asking UEFA for France’s Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Switzerland to be replayed. The Swiss pulled off the shock of the tournament on Monday when they knocked out tournament favourites France on penalties, after the […]

    5 years ago

  • Almost every match official in England’s quarter final game is German

    Almost every match official in England’s quarter final game is German

    People are raising some eyebrows at this. It’s set to be England’s biggest game since… well, their last game against Germany. Southgate’s side take on Ukraine on Saturday evening in Rome for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2020, and go into the game as heavy favourites. However some are a little bit suspicious […]

    5 years ago

  • Princess Diana’s statue is getting roasted on social media

    Princess Diana’s statue is getting roasted on social media

    The statue was unveiled on Thursday by William and Harry. The new Princess Diana statue at Kensington Palace has received scathing reviews online, just hours after it was unveiled at a ceremony by Prince William and Prince Harry. The statue had been designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, with William and Harry reportedly both being involved […]

    5 years ago

  • FootballJOE Photoshop Challenge #3: Thomas Muller’s dreadful miss

    FootballJOE Photoshop Challenge #3: Thomas Muller’s dreadful miss

    The third in the trilogy… so far It was a moment that was celebrated like a goal. Or at least I celebrated it like a goal. Time seemed to stand still when Thomas Muller was handed the ball by Raheem Sterling and was suddenly in on goal. We all held our breath, wondering whether this […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman arrested over Tour de France’s worst-ever crash

    Woman arrested over Tour de France’s worst-ever crash

    She caused a crash during the first stage of the race by holding up a sign in front of the riders. A woman has been arrested in connection with one of the worst crashes in the history of the Tour de France is in custody. The crash took place in the Landerneau, a small town […]

    5 years ago

  • Comedian Lee Hurst suspended from Twitter for abusive Chris Whitty tweets

    Comedian Lee Hurst suspended from Twitter for abusive Chris Whitty tweets

    “Whatever has happened to Chris Whitty is not enough.” Lee Hurst has had his Twitter account suspended after posting abusive tweets about Chris Whitty. Hurst made the comments after footage emerged of Professor Whitty being harassed by two men. After the video of England’s Chief Medical Officer being manhandled came out, Whitty received wide-spread support, […]

    5 years ago

  • Boy thrown 27 times in a judo class dies aged seven

    Boy thrown 27 times in a judo class dies aged seven

    The boy suffered a severe brain haemorrhage after the judo class in April. A seven-year-old boy in Taiwan who was thrown to the floor 27 times during judo practice has been taken off life support and died. The boy, who has not been named, had been in a coma for nearly 70 days after suffering […]

    5 years ago

  • Drama in French camp as Rabiot’s mother clashes with families of Pogba and Mbappe

    Drama in French camp as Rabiot’s mother clashes with families of Pogba and Mbappe

    She clashed with a number of players’ families during France’s match with Switzerland Adrien Rabiot’s mother was not taking any prisoners as she watched her son’s side crash out of the European Championships, starting arguments with the families of Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe. According to French news broadcaster RMC Sport, tensions between the families […]

    5 years ago

  • England fans in UK can’t go to Rome for Euros QF due to Covid

    England fans in UK can’t go to Rome for Euros QF due to Covid

    Bad news if you were planning a mini-break to follow Southgate’s men England fans will have to cheer on their side from home on Saturday evening, as the FA has confirmed that it will not be selling tickets for the quarter-final match in Rome due to Italian quarantine measures. The FA said that it will […]

    5 years ago

  • Pupils face total ban on mobile phones in schools

    Pupils face total ban on mobile phones in schools

    The Education Secretary says the ban will end their “damaging effect.” Gavin Williamson has announced that mobile phones will be banned from classrooms as part of his plans for schools across the country to become mobile phone-free zones. Under his plans, head teachers would be told to stop pupils from using their phones at any […]

    5 years ago

  • England vs Germany: A German’s view of the age-old rivalry

    England vs Germany: A German’s view of the age-old rivalry

    “To this day, people talk about ’66” I can’t remember a bigger build-up to a game. In some ways, this Euro 2020 last 16 tie feels bigger than the World Cup semi-final against Croatia in 2018. This is largely down to one factor: it’s against Germany. Ever since 1966, there has been no greater rival […]

    5 years ago

  • Citizens ‘worried’ after footage of Kim Jong-un weight loss emerges

    Citizens ‘worried’ after footage of Kim Jong-un weight loss emerges

    “Seeing [Mr Kim] become emaciated like that, we all became so sad.” North Korea television took the unprecedented step of airing footage of a citizen expressing worry about Kim Jong-un’s weight loss. Discussions and comments on the leader’s health and appearance is usually banned, with his image being strictly controlled by state media in the […]

    5 years ago

  • French woman who killed her abusive husband won’t be jailed

    French woman who killed her abusive husband won’t be jailed

    The mother said she was “afraid to die every day” A French woman who killed her abusive husband will not face jail for the murder. On Friday, a French courthouse sentenced 40-year-old Valérie Bacot to four years in prison, three of which are suspended. Bacot had already served one year in detention, meaning that she […]

    5 years ago

  • Gogglebox star Pete McGarry dies aged 71

    Gogglebox star Pete McGarry dies aged 71

    “Pete will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew.” Gogglebox star Pete McGarry has died at the age of 71 following a short illness. In a statement, the show said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Pete McGarry passed away at the age of 71 this weekend with […]

    5 years ago

  • Large fire breaks out at Elephant and Castle station, south London

    Large fire breaks out at Elephant and Castle station, south London

    The blaze appears to be at Elephant and Castle station. A major fire has broken out in London, with smoke coming out of Elephant and Castle station. Thameslink confirmed the news of the blaze, tweeting: “We’ve had reports of a fire next to the track at Elephant and Castle. Further info to follow shortly.” ⚠️ […]

    5 years ago

  • Matt Hancock has been reported to police by an MP

    Matt Hancock has been reported to police by an MP

    The report comes after CCTV footage emerged of him kissing aide Gina Coladangelo Labour MP Fleur Anderson has reported former Health Secretary Matt Hancock to the police for breaches of Covid restrictions. According to the Metro, the Shadow Cabinet Office Minister has asked the Metropolitan Police to investigate the incident, with Hancock clearly breaking the […]

    5 years ago

  • The woman who caused Tour de France crash will be sued once caught

    The woman who caused Tour de France crash will be sued once caught

    French police have opened a criminal investigation into the incident The woman who caused one of the biggest crashes in recent Tour de France history will be sued by organisers when she is eventually caught. On Saturday, the first day of the world-famous race, the spectator leaned out into the path of the peloton with […]

    5 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 249

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 249

    Hello there. Another week, another quiz. But a different quiz master. And may I begin by saying what a privilege it is to take on this prestigious task for a week. I’ll be honest, I can’t wait for this weekend to be over. The main event is on Tuesday isn’t it? I realise that I […]

    5 years ago

  • EE brings back roaming charges to Europe after Brexit

    EE brings back roaming charges to Europe after Brexit

    Yet another benefit! Mobile network EE have announce that they will be bringing back roaming charges for new customers who use their phones in the EU. The announcement comes just days after O2 had announced that it was also making changes to how customers were charged on the continent. Membership of the European Union had […]

    5 years ago

  • Tory MP demands a portrait of the Queen ‘in every home’

    Tory MP demands a portrait of the Queen ‘in every home’

    It’s such a batshit crazy idea that even Boris Johnson doesn’t support it. A Tory MP has started a campaign for every home or place of work to have a portrait of the Queen in it. Joy Morrissey, the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield, has said that it is “time to rediscover our pride in being […]

    5 years ago

  • Transgender runner CeCe Telfer ruled ineligible for Olympics

    Transgender runner CeCe Telfer ruled ineligible for Olympics

    She has failed to meet the conditions for eligibility established by World Athletics. Transgender runner CeCe Telfer will not be allowed to compete in the women’s 400m hurdles at the US Olympic trials. Telfer had competed for the men’s team at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, but took time off, before returning to compete […]

    5 years ago

  • Britney Spears’ dad releases statement after bombshell hearing claims

    Britney Spears’ dad releases statement after bombshell hearing claims

    He said he was “sorry” to see his daughter in pain. Britney Spears’ father has released a statement as part of her ongoing conservatorship trial. The 39-year-old singer gave evidence on Wednesday via video link in which she said that she thought her father “should be in jail.” As part of her testimony, she also […]

    5 years ago

  • Neighbour cuts tree in half in classic display of British pettiness

    Neighbour cuts tree in half in classic display of British pettiness

    That’s when good neighbours become good friends. A couple have come up with a straightforward and drastic way to solve a dispute with their neighbour over a tree which was partly covering their drive, by simply chopping the intruding half of the tree off. Graham and Irene Lee, both in their 70s, decided to slice […]

    5 years ago

  • John McAfee’s Instagram deleted after cryptic ‘Q’ post following his death

    John McAfee’s Instagram deleted after cryptic ‘Q’ post following his death

    The cybersecurity entrepreneur was found dead in his prison cell on Wednesday night. An Instagram account belonging to John McAfee, the cybersecurity and antivirus tycoon who was found dead in his Spanish prison cell on Wednesday, has been deleted after it posted a mysterious and cryptic image of the letter Q. The post went up […]

    5 years ago

  • Hedge fund that shorted GameStop shuts down

    Hedge fund that shorted GameStop shuts down

    It’s the first hedge fund to succumb to Wall Street Bets. London-based hedge fund White Square, one of the hedge funds that shorted Gamestop, has closed down. According to the Financial Times, the hedge fund has shut down despite having $440 million in assets under management at its peak. However it suffered double digit percent […]

    5 years ago

  • More than 150 hospital workers lose their jobs after refusing to get vaccine in US

    More than 150 hospital workers lose their jobs after refusing to get vaccine in US

    Some said the situation was similar to medical experiments performed in Nazi concentration camps. 178 people at a Houston hospital system were suspended without pay for two weeks after refusing to get a Covid vaccine, with 153 of those resigning or being fired after still refusing to get the jab. Houston Methodist became the first […]

    5 years ago

  • Millions of people become millionaires during the pandemic

    Millions of people become millionaires during the pandemic

    More than 1 percent of adults worldwide became millionaires for the first time last year Whilst the pandemic has undoubtedly been a dreadful time for the vast majority of people, there are always winners and losers from these periods. And that has been the case for more than five million people across the world who […]

    5 years ago

  • UEFA respond after criticism over Munich rainbow decision

    UEFA respond after criticism over Munich rainbow decision

    “For UEFA, the rainbow is not a political symbol.” UEFA has responded to criticism it is facing for blocking the lighting up of the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours. Munich authorities had requested that the stadium be lit up in the colours of the rainbow flag when it plays host to Germany’s Group F clash […]

    5 years ago

  • Police officer guilty of manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson

    Police officer guilty of manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson

    Atkinson died in August 2016 after being tasered and kicked in the head by the officer. A police officer has been convicted of killing ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson, having been found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of a charge of murder. PC Benjamin Monk had denied murder and an alternative charge of manslaughter after being involved […]

    5 years ago

  • German FA to hand out 10,000 rainbow flags to fans at Hungary game

    German FA to hand out 10,000 rainbow flags to fans at Hungary game

    Brilliant to see. The German FA have announced that they will hand out 10,000 rainbow flags to fans at the Germany vs Hungary game on Wednesday evening. It comes after UEFA did not allow Munich authorities to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours during the Group F match which is being played at […]

    5 years ago

  • UK Government urges children to sing bizarre ‘One Britain One Nation’ song on June 25

    UK Government urges children to sing bizarre ‘One Britain One Nation’ song on June 25

    Where do you even start with this…. Children across the country are being urged by the government to sing a song celebrating “strong Britain, great nation” on June 25. It will be part of One Britain One Nation Day, when children can apparently “learn about our shared values of tolerance, kindness, pride and respect.” Despite […]

    5 years ago

  • German clubs plan rainbow lights displays in protest of UEFA decision

    German clubs plan rainbow lights displays in protest of UEFA decision

    They look set to send a strong message to UEFA A number of major football clubs across Germany have said that they will light up their stadiums in the rainbow colours during the match between Germany and Hungary on Wednesday evening, in response to UEFA rejecting a request from Munich authorities for them to do […]

    5 years ago

  • Bitcoin crashes below $30k as crypto market enters ‘freefall’

    Bitcoin crashes below $30k as crypto market enters ‘freefall’

    It’s suffered losses of more than 50% since April. The price of Bitcoin has plummeted below $30,000 as more than half a trillion dollars has been wiped off the cryptocurrency market in just a week. Just a week ago Bitcoin was trading above $40,000 but the crypto market has now been described as being in […]

    5 years ago

  • More than 60,000 fans allowed in Wembley for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final

    More than 60,000 fans allowed in Wembley for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final

    The stadium will now be at 75% capacity. More than 60,000 fans will be allowed to attend the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 at Wembley. The news comes as UEFA confirms that the final stages of the tournament will be held at Wembley as planned. There had been rumours that the governing body of […]

    5 years ago

  • Expert warns UK could face more lockdowns in winter

    Expert warns UK could face more lockdowns in winter

    “It really depends on whether hospitals start to become overwhelmed at some point.” A top expert from Public Health England has not rules out the possibility of the UK needing to implement further lockdowns this winter. Dr Susan Hopkins said that she hopes the current coronavirus wave “will not look the same as previous waves,” […]

    5 years ago

  • US Navy releases footage of 40,000lb bomb that caused earthquake 100 miles away

    US Navy releases footage of 40,000lb bomb that caused earthquake 100 miles away

    The US navy shared the footage on social media. The US Navy has released some incredible footage of the moment a 40,000lbs (18 tonne) bomb was detonated off the East Coast of the United States. The bomb blast was part of a “full shop shock trial” and was so powerful that it triggered a 3.9 […]

    5 years ago

  • Piers Morgan calls Meghan Markle “Princess Pinocchio”

    Piers Morgan calls Meghan Markle “Princess Pinocchio”

    He made the remark ahead of an exclusive interview Markle did with US radio. Piers Morgan has launched another attack on the Duchess of Sussex, labelling her “Princess Pinocchio” in response to a commenter. His latest insult came ahead of Meghan Markle’s interview with US radio on Sunday, when she spoke about her new children’s […]

    5 years ago

  • England fan receives violent threats over Euros flag display

    England fan receives violent threats over Euros flag display

    The father has covered his home with more than 20 flags. An England football fan who plastered his home in St George’s cross flags has kept them displayed despite threats and the teams disappointing draw against rivals Scotland at the weekend. The 42-year-old father covered his home in 23 red and white flags celebrating the […]

    5 years ago

  • Man City make eye-watering ‘player plus cash’ offer for Harry Kane

    Man City make eye-watering ‘player plus cash’ offer for Harry Kane

    It looks set to be the transfer saga of the summer. Manchester City have made a huge offer of £100 million plus the possibility of a player to Tottenham, in a bid to lure Harry Kane away from the club. However it seems like Spurs owner Daniel Levy is standing firm in his desire to […]

    5 years ago

  • Mrs Brown’s Boys chat show cancelled this year due to Covid

    Mrs Brown’s Boys chat show cancelled this year due to Covid

    As the old saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. The chat show involving the cast of Mrs Brown’s Boys has been cancelled this year because of the pandemic. The talk show is hosted by Mrs Brown, the comedic creation of Brendan O’Carroll, and has ran in the BBC every spring since 2017. For […]

    5 years ago

  • Andy Robertson deletes Instagram story with Billy Gilmour after positive COVID test

    Andy Robertson deletes Instagram story with Billy Gilmour after positive COVID test

    The Scottish FA announced on Monday that Gilmour had contracted the virus. Scotland captain Andy Robertson has deleted a video of him playing table tennis with teammate Billy Gilmour who has since tested positive for Covid-19. The MailOnline reports that the Liverpool full back had posted on his Instagram story a video of him unwinding […]

    5 years ago

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