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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  • Jack Black puts Tenacious D future on hold after bandmate’s Trump comment

    Jack Black puts Tenacious D future on hold after bandmate’s Trump comment

    Their current tour has been cancelled immediately Jack Black has announced all Tenacious D plans are “on hold” after his bandmate Kyle Gass caused outrage with a comment about Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. During a show at the ICC Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on July 14, the comedy rock group celebrated Gass’ 64th birthday. In […]

    2 years ago

  • The best Apple deals for huge discounts this Prime Day

    The best Apple deals for huge discounts this Prime Day

    There are some huge deals this Prime Day The eagerly-anticipated Prime Day is here, and we’ve got all of the information to help you avail of the biggest deals of the year. On July 16 and 17, bargain hunters will gather in front of laptop and phone screens searching for discounts on big brands including Ninja, Shark, Dyson, HP […]

    2 years ago

  • Jay Slater’s mum pays tribute to ‘beautiful boy’ after confirmation of son’s death

    Jay Slater’s mum pays tribute to ‘beautiful boy’ after confirmation of son’s death

    ‘Our hearts are broken’ Jay Slater’s mum Debbie Duncan has said the family’s “hearts are broken” following the news of his death in Tenerife. On Tuesday afternoon, authorities confirmed that a body found yesterday was that of the British teenager, who had been missing since June 17. The Canary Islands Higher Court of Justice confirmed […]

    2 years ago

  • Gamers urged to take advantage of huge games discounts that only last until tomorrow

    Gamers urged to take advantage of huge games discounts that only last until tomorrow

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. There are some huge games on offer this Prime Day The eagerly-anticipated Prime Day is here, and we’ve got all of the information to help you avail of the biggest deals of the year. On July 16 and 17, bargain hunters […]

    2 years ago

  • Body found in Tenerife confirmed as Jay Slater

    Body found in Tenerife confirmed as Jay Slater

    His cause of death has also been confirmed A body found in Tenerife in the search for Jay Slater has been identified as the missing British teenager. On Monday, Spanish police found a body in the area where the 19-year-old had gone missing on June 17. The Canary Islands Higher Court of Justice has since […]

    2 years ago

  • Police issue Jay Slater autopsy update after body found in Tenerife

    Police issue Jay Slater autopsy update after body found in Tenerife

    Spanish police say evidence “strongly suggests” the body is that of Slater’s Police in Tenerife have issued an update after they discovered a body in the search for 19-year-old Jay Slater. Slater has been missing since June 17, when he disappeared after attending a music festival on the island. He had attended the NRG music festival […]

    2 years ago

  • Jay Slater police say body discovered in Tenerife ‘could have suffered accident’

    Jay Slater police say body discovered in Tenerife ‘could have suffered accident’

    Police have said ‘evidence strongly suggests’ the remains are those of the teenager Rescue workers searching for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife have found human remains, police say. Reuters reports that the remains were found in the area where the teenager went missing. Efforts are underway to identify the body, but Spanish police […]

    2 years ago

  • Jay Slater rescue workers ‘find human remains’

    Jay Slater rescue workers ‘find human remains’

    Police have said ‘evidence strongly suggests’ the remains are those of the teenager Rescue workers searching for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife have found human remains, police say. Reuters reports that the remains were found in the area where the teenager went missing. Efforts are underway to identify the body, but Spanish police […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Lineker takes dig at Gareth Southgate with simple seven-word comment after Euros final

    Gary Lineker takes dig at Gareth Southgate with simple seven-word comment after Euros final

    There’s much debate about Southgate’s future as England boss Gary Lineker seemed to take a swipe at Gareth Southgate with a seven-word comment after England’s defeat in the Euro 2024 final. The Three Lions fell to a heartbreaking defeat in the final as Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th minute goal won Spain their fourth European Championships. Throughout […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    ‘You could be prosecuted’ Martin Lewis has issued a ‘don’t do it warning’ over a supposed car insurance hack some drivers are using. The Money Saving Expert warned motorists that the ‘fronting’ could land them in big trouble as it actually constitutes fraud. ‘Fronting’ is where a car owner adds a parent or relative as […]

    2 years ago

  • DVLA warning to drivers who passed their test before 2015

    DVLA warning to drivers who passed their test before 2015

    It could land you with a £1,000 fine The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is warning drivers in the UK to check their driving licenses if they passed their test before 2015. Motorists are being urged to check their licenses haven’t expired, as licenses run out every 10 years. According to MoneySavingExpert.com, more than […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum who ‘died for 27 minutes’ reveals what she saw on the other side

    Mum who ‘died for 27 minutes’ reveals what she saw on the other side

    ‘It was so real, the colours were so vibrant’ A woman revealed what she saw when her heart stopped for 27 minutes. Tina Hines was about to go on a hike with her husband, Brian, in Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2018 when she collapsed as they left. Brian started giving her CPR and managed to […]

    2 years ago

  • Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of distressing history

    Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of distressing history

    He told the mother and daughter that ‘no price’ could be put on the medallion they brought in An Antiques Roadshow expert once refused to put a price on an item brought onto the show due to its distressing past. Back in 2021, the much-loved BBC show visited Newby Hall in Yorkshire for an episode. […]

    2 years ago

  • British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been the Netflix series of choice over the last few months, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which […]

    2 years ago

  • Drivers convinced 99% of people don’t really know what common road sign means

    Drivers convinced 99% of people don’t really know what common road sign means

    You probably recognise it, but do you know what it means? Some motorists are convinced that most people don’t know the real meaning behind a common road sign. Whilst some road signs are almost universally understand, like stop signs and speed limits, there are definitely some more obscure ones that we only learned the meaning […]

    2 years ago

  • Rishi Sunak to step down as Tory leader after election misery

    Rishi Sunak to step down as Tory leader after election misery

    He apologised to the country and Tory candidates and campaigners Rishi Sunak has confirmed he will be stepping down as leader of the Tory party following their disastrous performance at the general election. The Tories have experienced their worst ever election loss overnight, losing 250 seats. In his speech outside Number 10, Sunak announced he […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 406

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 406

    Happy Friday quiz fans! Once again, the smell of the weekend is in the air, and as usual, it smells good. If someone could bottle that magical ‘Weekend Feeling’, it would fly off the shelves. There’s nothing like it. But at Butlin’s, they’ve taken that weekend feeling, and supercharged it with their Big Weekenders. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Labour win landslide victory in 2024 general election

    Labour win landslide victory in 2024 general election

    It’s their first election win since 2005 The Labour party has won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election. Just before 5am on Friday morning, Labour reached the threshold of 326 seats needed to win a majority. Since then dozens of seats have continued to be won by the party, with Labour on course […]

    2 years ago

  • General Election 2024 live blog: All the major moments and results

    General Election 2024 live blog: All the major moments and results

    Follow all of the general election drama throughout the night here Welcome to our dedicated 2024 general election live blog, where we will have coverage of all the major moments and results. From the exit poll at 10pm on Thursday to the very last seats declaring on Friday, we’ll have live coverage throughout on what […]

    2 years ago

  • Nine-year-old chess prodigy set to become England’s youngest player in any sport

    Nine-year-old chess prodigy set to become England’s youngest player in any sport

    She’s been chosen to represent England in September A nine-year-old chess player is set to become the youngest person in history to represent England in international sporting competition. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow, only took up chess during lockdown, but has been chosen as one of five players on the England’s women’s team for the Chess […]

    2 years ago

  • Gareth Southgate set for shock switch to a back three for Switzerland game

    Gareth Southgate set for shock switch to a back three for Switzerland game

    Could a change of formation spark England into life? Gareth Southgate is considering switching to a back three for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. England take on the Swiss in Dusseldorf on Saturday evening as they seek to reach their second consecutive European Championship semi-final. But despite making it to the final eight, England […]

    2 years ago

  • Cast confirmed for second season of hit Netflix Monster series

    Cast confirmed for second season of hit Netflix Monster series

    It’s set to be released this year The cast for the second season of Netflix’s hit Monster series has been confirmed. DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story became one of Netflix’s biggest shows when it dropped on the streaming service back in 2022. The 10-part series saw Evan Peters star as the ‘Milwaukee Cannibal,’ who killed and […]

    2 years ago

  • Butlin’s Big Weekenders are the perfect place for the next getaway with your mates

    Butlin’s Big Weekenders are the perfect place for the next getaway with your mates

    Headline artists, live music, silent discos, pool parties, live comedy and accommodation all in one place We’re hitting the peak of British summer, which means festival season is in full swing. But if camping, mud and wellies has always put you off going to a festival, we have the perfect solution for you – Butlin’s […]

    2 years ago

  • The six seats to watch out for at the 2024 general election

    The six seats to watch out for at the 2024 general election

    These are the seats to watch out for if you’re after some drama on election night After five weeks of vigorous – and often shambolic – campaigning, the 2024 general election is finally here. More than four and a half years after Boris Johnson guided the Tories to a landslide victory in 2019, the UK […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield tipped for TV return on major breakfast show

    Phillip Schofield tipped for TV return on major breakfast show

    ‘ITV needs Schofield a whole lot more than Schofield needs ITV’ Phillip Schofield could be set to return to daytime TV, with the presenter tipped to replace Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain. Schofield hasn’t been involved in television since he resigned from ITV after admitting to lying about an “unwise but not illegal” affair […]

    2 years ago

  • Lily Allen starts OnlyFans account

    Lily Allen starts OnlyFans account

    Lily Allen has set up a side-hustle Lily Allen has decided to venture into the world of OnlyFans by setting up an account for herself. The popstar has clearly decided she wouldn’t mind a bit of extra income, and has launched an account the subscription-based platform. But whilst OnlyFans is well-known for hosting adult content, […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix viewers urged to use 9875 code hack to make life a lot easier

    Netflix viewers urged to use 9875 code hack to make life a lot easier

    Game-changing Netflix users have hailed the discovery of the 9875 code, which has changed the way they use the platform. One of Netflix’s most popular genres is true crime documentaries and shows. Whether it’s series focusing on serial killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy or documentaries looking at unsolved crimes from the past, […]

    2 years ago

  • Free streaming service set to rival Netflix launches in the UK today

    Free streaming service set to rival Netflix launches in the UK today

    Another streaming service has entered the game A new streaming service from Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation has been launched in the UK, in a bid to rival the likes of Netflix and Disney+. Tubi, which claims to have almost 80 million active users every month in the US, has become the latest video streaming service […]

    2 years ago

  • Reform candidate defects to Tories because of ‘racist and bigoted’ candidates

    Reform candidate defects to Tories because of ‘racist and bigoted’ candidates

    ‘The vast majority of candidates are indeed racist, misogynistic, and bigoted’ Another Reform candidate has defected to the Conservatives due to the “vast majority” of her fellow candidates being “racist, misogynistic and bigoted.” Georgie David had been set to stand as the Reform candidate for West Ham and Beckton in the general election on Thursday. […]

    2 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartbreaking confession after Portugal win on penalties

    Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartbreaking confession after Portugal win on penalties

    He was asked about his emotional reaction to his penalty miss Cristiano Ronaldo shared a heartbreaking confession following Portugal’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Slovenia. On Monday, Portugal were taken to extra time by a determined Slovenia side who held the Euro 2016 winners to 0-0 after 90 minutes. On the stroke of half time […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman dies after falling through lift door which opened to empty shaft

    Woman dies after falling through lift door which opened to empty shaft

    An investigation is underway A woman has died after walking through a lift door and falling four storeys down the empty lift shaft. Clelia Ditano, 25, had been in an apartment building in the southern Italian town of Fasano when the tragic incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning (June 1). According to […]

    2 years ago

  • Sir David Attenborough receives standing ovation as he arrives at Wimbledon Centre Court

    Sir David Attenborough receives standing ovation as he arrives at Wimbledon Centre Court

    The only correct way to welcome Sir David Sir David Attenborough received a standing ovation from the crowd as he took his seat in the royal box at Wimbledon Centre Court. One of the highlights of the sporting year, Wimbledon, got underway today (July 1) with reigning men’s singles champion Carlos Alcaraz opening proceedings on […]

    2 years ago

  • The final season of Stranger Things is going to be ‘basically 8 movies’

    The final season of Stranger Things is going to be ‘basically 8 movies’

    It sounds Stranger Things 5 could be even bigger than the last season The final season of Stranger Things will be made up of “basically eight movies,” according to show star Maya Hawke. It’s exactly two years since the final two episodes of season four of the hit Netflix sci-fi series were released, and fans […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans devastated as popular music TV channel Kerrang! shuts down after 23 years

    Fans devastated as popular music TV channel Kerrang! shuts down after 23 years

    ‘The influence Kerrang! TV had on my life cannot be overstated’ Fans have been left devastated after saying goodbye to the much-loved music channel Kerrang!, which was shut down over the weekend. For 23 years, Kerrang TV had promoted alternative music, championing bands such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Panic! At […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman ends up on same flight as boss after taking a sick day

    Woman ends up on same flight as boss after taking a sick day

    Nightmare scenario A woman was left in the unenviable situation of being on the same flight as her boss – after she’d rang in sick. Bumping into your boss outside of work would be awkward at the best of times, but pretty unlikely. So you’d have to be pretty unfortunate to end up on the […]

    2 years ago