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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  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 311

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 311

    Hello all This is undoubtedly a weird and unusual time. No matter how you’re feeling today, we’re here to provide you with the usual dose of quizzing goodness. General knowledge, sport, entertainment, flags and a potentially nasty round on Dulux paints. Apologies if this ruins your score. I won’t ramble on, so without further ado, […]

    4 years ago

  • What will happen to the UK currency now the Queen is dead?

    What will happen to the UK currency now the Queen is dead?

    It may be some time before we start seeing UK currency with King Charles III’s face on In so many ways, the Queen has been a constant in the day-to-day life of Brits. Perhaps none more so than by featuring on our currency. While her image on notes and coins has changed over the years, […]

    4 years ago

  • Piers Morgan mourns Queen in powerful statement calling her ‘the greatest’

    Piers Morgan mourns Queen in powerful statement calling her ‘the greatest’

    ‘This is one of the saddest and most momentous turning points in the history of the United Kingdom’ Piers Morgan delivered a poignant tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the sad announcement of her death this afternoon at Balmoral. Presenting his Talk TV show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, the host described Queen Elizabeth II as […]

    4 years ago

  • Huw Edwards holds back tears after announcing Queen’s passing on BBC

    Huw Edwards holds back tears after announcing Queen’s passing on BBC

    Huw Edwards was on air to deliver the news to viewers Huw Edwards was visibly emotional as he announced the news that the Queen had passed away at the age of 96. The Royal Family confirmed on Thursday that Her Majesty had passed away peacefully at her home in Balmoral this afternoon (8 September). The […]

    4 years ago

  • Operation London Bridge is now in effect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Operation London Bridge is now in effect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Flags will be lowered to half-mast across the nation Operation London Bridge is now in effect after the passing of the Queen. It was announced today that the Queen had died, with a statement from the Royal Family explaining that the 96-year-old had passed away at her home at Balmoral. Announcing Her Majesty’s passing, a post […]

    4 years ago

  • Each of the Queen’s children are now by her side

    Each of the Queen’s children are now by her side

    Prince Harry is still on his way to Balmoral All of the Queen’s children are now by her side at Balmoral, as concerns grow about her health. Prince Charles flew to the royal residence in Scotland by helicopter from Dumfries House, whilst Princess Anne was already at Balmoral after an engagement this week. The Daily […]

    4 years ago

  • Jennette McCurdy shares disturbing email her mum wrote ‘disowning’ her

    Jennette McCurdy shares disturbing email her mum wrote ‘disowning’ her

    McCurdy recently wrote her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died Former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy has shared an email from her mother telling her that she wanted “nothing to do” with her daughter. The actor, who rose to fame after starring in shows such as iCarly and Malcolm in the Middle, read out the email […]

    4 years ago

  • License fee must be ‘scrapped altogether’ – new Culture Secretary

    License fee must be ‘scrapped altogether’ – new Culture Secretary

    She has labelled the license fee an ‘unfair tax’ Liz Truss’ new culture secretary is firmly against the license fee, and has called for it to be “scrapped altogether.” Michelle Donelan took over from Nadine Dorries on Tuesday as the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and it looks as if she […]

    4 years ago

  • Chimpanzee escapes Ukraine zoo – returns to park on bicycle with raincoat

    Chimpanzee escapes Ukraine zoo – returns to park on bicycle with raincoat

    The offer of a raincoat tempted the chimpanzee back Footage has been shared online of the moment a chimpanzee who escaped from a zoo returned to an employee’s arms in exchange for a raincoat. Journalist Hanna Liubakova shared the clip on Twitter which shows the chimp, named Chichi, wandering around the streets of Kharkiv, Ukraine. […]

    4 years ago

  • Vegan activists superglue themselves to Muller lorries to make a point

    Vegan activists superglue themselves to Muller lorries to make a point

    The majority of the lorries were empty Animal Rebellion activists have caused mayhem on roads after supergluing themselves to Muller lorries. Traffic was halted as around 40 Animal Rebellion members climbed on top of the vehicles in protest against the dairy industry. The group has carried out blockades at four dairies as part of its […]

    4 years ago

  • Peppa Pig introduces first same-sex couple to the popular children’s TV show

    Peppa Pig introduces first same-sex couple to the popular children’s TV show

    Peppa Pig has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular children’s TV shows Children’s TV show Peppa Pig has introduced its first same-sex couple of the show. Peppa Pig has been running since 2004 and has become one of the most popular series for young children. It follows the everyday adventures […]

    4 years ago

  • Heartbreak as Antiques Roadshow guest told £250,000 statue is worth only £150

    Heartbreak as Antiques Roadshow guest told £250,000 statue is worth only £150

    They could still make a profit though An Antiques Roadshow guest was left deflated after being told that a statue that could have been worth a quarter of a million pounds actually had a value of just £150. Sunday evening’s edition of the show came from the grounds of Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, and saw […]

    4 years ago

  • Huw Edwards praised for sewer commentary ahead of Liz Truss PM speech

    Huw Edwards praised for sewer commentary ahead of Liz Truss PM speech

    Viewers loved Huw Edwards’ audio guide to London Huw Edwards has been praised for his commentary of Liz Truss’ car journey through London to Downing Street, providing viewers with an in-depth knowledge of the capital. On Tuesday, Liz Truss officially became the new Prime Minister, and made her way through London to her new home […]

    4 years ago

  • Dwayne Johnson is just as excited about Brendan Fraser’s comeback as the rest of us

    Dwayne Johnson is just as excited about Brendan Fraser’s comeback as the rest of us

    Brendan Fraser has received critical acclaim for his latest role There are few actors and personalities who are as universally liked as Brendan Fraser, and the world of film is revelling in his comeback. The Mummy Returns star has received critical acclaim for his latest role in The Whale. In the film, Fraser plays the role […]

    4 years ago

  • New LOTR series which cost Amazon £50 million per episode is lowest rated in franchise

    New LOTR series which cost Amazon £50 million per episode is lowest rated in franchise

    The creators were probably hoping for a better reception Amazon’s new series, The Rings of Power, has become the lowest rated production in the Lord of the Rings franchise. The much-anticipated prequel was released on Friday (September 2) and is the most expensive series ever made, with each episode costing a reported $50m to make. […]

    4 years ago

  • Viewers divided by ‘savage’ Boris Johnson Have I Got News for You special

    Viewers divided by ‘savage’ Boris Johnson Have I Got News for You special

    Some thought it was ‘hilarious,’ others thought it was ‘disgraceful’… Viewers have been divided by the BBC’s special send-off episode of Have I Got News For You for Boris Johnson. On Friday night, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute.” And, as usual, the […]

    4 years ago

  • Remains of ‘vampire’ discovered pinned down with sickle across throat

    Remains of ‘vampire’ discovered pinned down with sickle across throat

    It’s not the first time this sort of burial site has been discovered Archaeologists in Poland have been left bemused after they discovering the remains of a woman who had been dubbed a ‘vampire’. Researchers were digging at a 17th century cemetery in the village of Pien when they found the bones – with the […]

    4 years ago

  • Boy, 14, cracks national intelligence agency code in just an hour

    Boy, 14, cracks national intelligence agency code in just an hour

    He cracked four levels of encryption on a coin A brainy teen in Australia has managed to crack four levels of code on a commemorative coin released by the country’s foreign intelligence cybersecurity agency. The 14-year-old from Tasmania cracked the code in just an hour, shocking officials who couldn’t believe how quickly he solved the […]

    4 years ago

  • She-Hulk viewers left divided over ‘most bizarre’ post-credit scenes in MCU history

    She-Hulk viewers left divided over ‘most bizarre’ post-credit scenes in MCU history

    One of the more unusual Marvel post-credits scenes She-Hulk viewers have been left divided over a post-credits scene in the series – which sees Megan Thee Stallion enter the MCU. In case you aren’t quite familiar with the series, it follows lawyer Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany) after she receives a blood transfusion from […]

    4 years ago

  • The house that porn built: Adult star Riley Reid paid $5m up front for LA mansion

    The house that porn built: Adult star Riley Reid paid $5m up front for LA mansion

    It turns out porn pays Porn star Riley Reid has recently purchased a newly-built mansion in Pasadena, California, worth almost $5m. Reid, real name Ashley Mathew, is one of the most-followed personalities on OnlyFans, and paid the full $4.8m amount up front for the four-bedroom, six-bathroom compound situated on a massive 3.6-acre lot. Her new […]

    4 years ago

  • Adam Sandler movie with rare low Rotten Tomatoes score is now on Netflix

    Adam Sandler movie with rare low Rotten Tomatoes score is now on Netflix

    Adam Sandler as the son of a devil? What’s not to like? An Adam Sandler film has dropped on Netflix just in time for some classic trashy weekend viewing. The comedic actor has become famous for his wide-array of films, having released over 50 films throughout his career. Some have become cult classics (Happy Gilmore), […]

    4 years ago

  • TUI pilot turns plane around to pick up ‘crying girl’ left behind

    TUI pilot turns plane around to pick up ‘crying girl’ left behind

    The hero they needed A TUI pilot decided to perform a runway U-turn to pick up a crying girl and her dad who had been “left behind”. Adrian Insley, his parents, partner and their four children were returning from their holiday in Tenerife when holiday disaster struck after they made a stop at the Duty […]

    4 years ago

  • Man points out incredibly dark moment you probably missed in Shrek

    Man points out incredibly dark moment you probably missed in Shrek

    Struggling to compute this one. Shrek is the gift that keeps on giving. 20 years after its release, fans are still discovering hidden jokes and easter eggs that have gone unnoticed in this cinematic masterpiece. These hidden and disguised treats are usually funny jokes, throwaway lines, pop culture references or adult humour that the makers […]

    4 years ago

  • Teenager found dead after allegedly taking part in blackout challenge

    Teenager found dead after allegedly taking part in blackout challenge

    She says her son had seen the ‘Blackout Challenge’ on TikTok A mum who found her teenage boy dead in his bedroom has said he was attempting the same viral challenge that Archie Battersbee’s mother believe killed him. Lauryn Keating found Leon Brown, 14, unresponsive in his room last Thursday (August 25). She has now […]

    4 years ago

  • Bill Turnbull death: Susanna Reid makes heartbreaking tribute to broadcaster

    Bill Turnbull death: Susanna Reid makes heartbreaking tribute to broadcaster

    She presented BBC Breakfast alongside him for more than a decade Susanna Reid has paid tribute to her former colleague and friend Bill Turnbull, following the news of his death at the age of 66. Reid shared the iconic orange BBC Breakfast sofa with Turnbull from 2003 to 2014 before her departure. In a tweet, […]

    4 years ago

  • Former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull dies aged 66

    Former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull dies aged 66

    He presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years Broadcaster Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his representatives have confirmed. He had presented the BBC’s flagship morning news show for 15 years until his departure in 2016, when he moved to Classic FM. In 2018, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Before his […]

    4 years ago

  • Hasbullah says he is ‘too young’ to date despite despite fans knowing his real age

    Hasbullah says he is ‘too young’ to date despite despite fans knowing his real age

    Heartbreak for millions Social media sensation Hasbulla Magomedov has said he isn’t ready to enter the world of dating because of his age. The 3’3″ Russian, who suffers from dwarfism, has shot to fame in the last couple of years after posting videos on Instagram and TikTok of himself performing daring stunts and pranks. He […]

    4 years ago

  • Family go on spending spree after they’re handed $10.4 million instead of $100 refund

    Family go on spending spree after they’re handed $10.4 million instead of $100 refund

    One of their purchases was a mansion with a home cinema An Australian woman and her family went on a multi-million dollar spending spree after they were accidentally given $10.4 million (£6.1m) instead of a $100 (£60) refund. Melbourne resident Thevamanogari Manivel had been set to receive the $100 refund from cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto.com […]

    4 years ago

  • Congressman’s wife dies after taking herbal remedy as diet supplement

    Congressman’s wife dies after taking herbal remedy as diet supplement

    She died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis A coroner’s report has concluded the death of the wife of a US congressman was linked to the “adverse effects” of a herbal remedy she had taken. Lori McClintock, wife of Californian congressman Tom McClintock, was found unresponsive by her husband in December 2021. The day before her […]

    4 years ago

  • Sony announces price increase for PS5 in UK

    Sony announces price increase for PS5 in UK

    The new prices changes are to take effect immediately. Sony has announced that the prices of the PlayStation 5 – both the Digital Edition and the version with the disc drive – will be raised in the UK and across the world. The company has said they are increasing the price of the much-sought after […]

    4 years ago

  • Woman has fiancé sign legal documents promising he’ll pay her bills if he cheats

    Woman has fiancé sign legal documents promising he’ll pay her bills if he cheats

    ‘I’m so smart or crazy. I don’t know’ A woman has divided opinion after revealing that her fiancé has signed a legal document saying that if he cheats on her, he must pay all of her bills. Earlier this month, Chaylene went viral on TikTok after sharing that she had notarised an official contract with […]

    4 years ago

  • ‘Who took our baby away from us?’: family of Olivia Pratt-Korbel appeal for information

    ‘Who took our baby away from us?’: family of Olivia Pratt-Korbel appeal for information

    Olivia’s family described her as someone who “broke the mould” Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s family have released a statement following her death in Liverpool on Monday night. The nine-year-old was tragically shot and killed when a gunman opened fire through the door of her home in Kingsheath Avenue in the Knotty Ash area of Liverpool around 10pm on […]

    4 years ago

  • Umbrella Academy fans are gutted as it’s confirmed show is ending

    Umbrella Academy fans are gutted as it’s confirmed show is ending

    The show has been renewed for a fourth and final season Fans have been reacting to the news that The Umbrella Academy will be finishing after its next season. Since launching on Netflix in 2019, the superhero series has built up a devoted and loyal fanbase and is one of the streaming services most popular […]

    4 years ago

  • UK’s oldest GSCE student celebrates exam success after highest grade possible

    UK’s oldest GSCE student celebrates exam success after highest grade possible

    He had to use a magnifying glass to help with reading the questions A 92-year-old man who is believed to be the oldest GCSE student to sit an exam has passed his maths paper with the highest mark possible. Derek Skipper, from Orwell in Cambridgeshire, had signed up for a free adult education course run […]

    4 years ago

  • Elephant rips handler in half after heavy work and heat makes it ‘go crazy’

    Elephant rips handler in half after heavy work and heat makes it ‘go crazy’

    The elephant stabbed his handler with its tusks before tearing him apart An elephant in Thailand ripped his 32-year-old handler in half after going “crazy” because of the extreme workload it was being given. Authorities believe the animal, called Pom Pam, had become frustrated at having to transport rubberwood at a plantation in southern Thailand’s […]

    4 years ago

  • Never-seen-before Big Brother clip shows moment contestants are told about 9/11

    Never-seen-before Big Brother clip shows moment contestants are told about 9/11

    One of the contestants’ relatives worked in the World Trade Center Footage from Big Brother USA shows the moment that contestants were told about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. On September 9, 2001, two planes were flown into the World Trade Center, commonly known as the Twin Towers, […]

    4 years ago

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