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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  • ‘Most disturbing website on internet’ can find every picture of you online

    ‘Most disturbing website on internet’ can find every picture of you online

    ‘This is a stalker’s dream’ There is a website online that you can use to find every picture of yourself – or someone else – on the internet. Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more accessible for the general public thanks to websites such as ChatGPT that are opening up a whole world of possibilities […]

    1 year ago

  • Bhad Bhabie says people who subscribed to her OnlyFans when she was 18 should be in jail

    Bhad Bhabie says people who subscribed to her OnlyFans when she was 18 should be in jail

    She’s previously said it’s ‘creepy’ Bhad Bhabie said anyone who subscribed to her OnlyFans account when she was 18 should be “in jail.” The rapper, real name Danielle Bregoli, became an internet superstar in 2016 when she appeared on US show Dr Phil and famously told the audience to ‘cash me outside, how ’bout that?’ […]

    1 year 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 […]

    1 year ago

  • Amber weather warning in place for heavy rain for millions across England

    Amber weather warning in place for heavy rain for millions across England

    More than a month’s worth of rain could fall in some areas The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for millions across England has heavy rain sweeps over the nation on Monday morning. The warning came into force at 5am this morning (September 23) and is in place until 9pm. It covers areas […]

    1 year ago

  • Colin Farrell wore a prosthetic penguin penis for nude scene in The Penguin

    Colin Farrell wore a prosthetic penguin penis for nude scene in The Penguin

    ‘It’s got a beak at the end of it’ Colin Farrell wore a prosthetic ‘penguin penis’ for a nude scene in The Penguin. The Penguin, the much-anticipated series spin-off to the hugely popular 2022 blockbuster The Batman, landed on Sky and NOW this week. Starring Oscar-nominee Colin Farrell, reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka […]

    1 year ago

  • Apple users horrified as latest update slammed for ‘encouraging cheating’

    Apple users horrified as latest update slammed for ‘encouraging cheating’

    ‘Apple just made cheating so much easier’ A feature on Apple’s iOS 18 update has been described as a ‘cheater’s paradise’ by some after it was announced. Earlier this year, Apple unveiled its new software update at its Worldwide Developers Conference, which included features such as a new AI system, improvements to Siri and the […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 417

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 417

    Every week, we’re here, like a quizzing comfort blanket Wrapping you up in comforting general knowledge, soothing sport, pacifying entertainment, before a dash of – but not too much – excitement with some wildcard rounds just to keep you on your toes. Sit back, step away from work, and by the time you get a […]

    1 year ago

  • The Inbetweeners star issues update on reunion rumours

    The Inbetweeners star issues update on reunion rumours

    Rumours have been swirling about a reunion Simon Bird, star of The Inbetweeners, has responded to rumours that the cast of the sitcom could be reuniting for a return. The Channel 4 series became one of the most popular comedies of the Noughties after hitting screens in 2008, and still has a legion of devoted […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played Karen Brockman now unrecognisable aged 23

    ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played Karen Brockman now unrecognisable aged 23

    If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 23-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

    1 year ago

  • Coldplay ‘show Oasis up’ with bargain ticket prices for UK tour

    Coldplay ‘show Oasis up’ with bargain ticket prices for UK tour

    Coldplay are playing eight dates in the UK next summer Coldplay have been praised by fans after they announced some tickets for their upcoming UK tour will be available for as little as £20. Over the last few weeks, the subject of ticket prices for major gigs has dominated the news thanks to the Oasis […]

    1 year ago

  • Exact date UK set to be hit by huge 800-mile storm

    Exact date UK set to be hit by huge 800-mile storm

    Enjoy the sun while it lasts A huge 800-mile long storm is set to hit the UK next week, according to weather maps. Currently, the country has been experiencing some pleasant September sunshine, with temperatures on reaching the mid 20s in some areas. But it sounds like you should make the most of it, because […]

    1 year ago

  • Coronation Street icon Geoffrey Hinsliff dies aged 87

    Coronation Street icon Geoffrey Hinsliff dies aged 87

    He appeared in the soap for a decade Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87, it has been announced. Hinsliff was best known for starring as Don Brennan on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997. His passing was confirmed by the ITV soap, with tributes pouring in for the late […]

    1 year ago

  • Experts call for ban on pints of beer following new study

    Experts call for ban on pints of beer following new study

    Research found pub-goers didn’t complain when their pints were shrunk The government has been urged to shrink the size of ‘pints’ of beer to help the nation’s health. Ever since the 17th century, Britain’s preferred measure for beer and ales has been the imperial measure of a pint. The equivalent of 568ml, this is larger […]

    1 year ago

  • Gavin and Stacey fans worried as key character seems missing from BTS footage

    Gavin and Stacey fans worried as key character seems missing from BTS footage

    The cast have been filming their final scenes in an iconic location Gavin and Stacey fans have been left wondering where a key character is after seeing some behind the scenes footage from filming for the final ever episode. Back in May, in was announced that series creators and stars Ruth Jones and James Corden […]

    1 year ago

  • Wetherspoons has started selling pints for under £2 this week

    Wetherspoons has started selling pints for under £2 this week

    Wetherspoons hasn’t given an end date for the bargain prices Wetherspoons is slashing the prices of some its ales, spirits and lagers this week, with some pints available for as little as £1.79. The reduced prices will appear in the vast majority of the chain’s pubs within days. From today (September 18), customers will be […]

    1 year ago

  • TGI Fridays ‘on brink of collapsing’ with 87 restaurants up for sale

    TGI Fridays ‘on brink of collapsing’ with 87 restaurants up for sale

    The company’s owner has seen its share price all but wiped out TGI Fridays is at risk of disappearing from high streets after reports that the hospitality group behind it is on the brink of collapse. All 87 of the American diner chain’s restaurants have been put up for sale by its owner, London-listed company […]

    1 year ago

  • Oleksandr Usyk detained at Krakow airport

    Oleksandr Usyk detained at Krakow airport

    President Zelenskyy has said he is ‘outraged’ Oleksandr Usyk was placed in handcuffs and detained during an incident at Krakow Airport. Footage filmed on Tuesday night showed the heavyweight world champion being held by police. Usyk was eventually released by police, saying the incident was a “misunderstanding” and thanking people for their concern. He said […]

    1 year ago

  • Supercomputer predicts Champions League winners

    Supercomputer predicts Champions League winners

    Finally, the supercomputer graces us with its knowledge The 2024/25 Champions League gets underway this evening as 36 clubs vie to be crowned kings of Europe. With this season’s tournament marking the start of a bold new era for the competition with its revamped format – which hasn’t gone down too well with players – […]

    1 year ago

  • Mother of ballerina Michaela DePrince dies just 24 hours after daughter

    Mother of ballerina Michaela DePrince dies just 24 hours after daughter

    She was not aware of her daughter’s death, according to the family The mother of ballerina Michaela DePrince has passed away just 24 hours after her daughter. DePrince passed away suddenly at the age of 29 on September 10, her family announced in a statement last week. It has since been confirmed in a Facebook […]

    1 year ago

  • Social worker wins £55,000 after row about gender-fluid dog

    Social worker wins £55,000 after row about gender-fluid dog

    Council bosses said the comments had been ‘non-inclusive and transphobic’ A local council must pay a lesbian social worker more than £63,000 after she won an employment tribunal over comments she made about a “gender-fluid” dachshund. Elizabeth Pitt was reported to managers at Cambridgeshire country council after she voiced “nasty opinions” about the dog during […]

    1 year ago

  • Haunting final image of doomed Titan submersible has been released

    Haunting final image of doomed Titan submersible has been released

    A hearing into the disaster is taking place A previously-unseen image of the Titan submersible has been released as part of a US Coast Guard inquiry into the tragedy that killed five people. Employees of OceanGate have been giving evidence during the inquest to help better understand the tragic disaster that saw five people die […]

    1 year ago

  • Presenter Jamie Theakston reveals he has been diagnosed with cancer

    Presenter Jamie Theakston reveals he has been diagnosed with cancer

    ‘I have cancer… but cancer doesn’t have me’ Radio presenter Jamie Theakston has revealed he has cancer. The Heart DJ announced the news in a post on Instagram on Tuesday morning. He wrote: “The biopsy has identified this as Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer. “So… I have cancer… but cancer doesn’t have me! “The prognosis is […]

    1 year ago

  • Birmingham City CEO says playing Wrexham in the USA is ‘great idea’

    Birmingham City CEO says playing Wrexham in the USA is ‘great idea’

    League One football in the US anyone? Birmingham City CEO Garry Cook has said it is a “great idea” for the club to play against Wrexham in the USA. The two sides faced off last night in a top of the table League One clash at St Andrews. A Jay Stansfield brace helped the West […]

    1 year ago

  • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York City

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York City

    He has faced multiple accusations of sexual abuse and physical violence in recent months Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges. The arrest took place in Manhattan overnight and comes after two of the rapper’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami were raided in March. This […]

    1 year ago

  • Met Office warns everyone in UK to shut their curtains at 4pm

    Met Office warns everyone in UK to shut their curtains at 4pm

    It could help you keep your house warm in the coming months The Met Office has advised Brits to shut their curtains around 4pm each day to help fight the cold of autumn and winter. Whilst the UK looks set to bask in some mid-September sun this week, it won’t be too long before the […]

    1 year ago

  • Huw Edwards handed sentence over child abuse images

    Huw Edwards handed sentence over child abuse images

    He admitted to having 41 indecent images of children earlier this year Huw Edwards has been sentenced to six month suspended jail sentence for child abuse image offences. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning to be sentenced. This was after he admitted in July to three charges of making indecent images of […]

    1 year ago

  • Friends star slams show for lack of diversity

    Friends star slams show for lack of diversity

    ‘For a show that was set in the heart of Manhattan, it really lacked diversity’ Friends star Aisha Tyler has criticised the show for its lack of diversity. Tyler became known across the world for her role as Charlie Wheeler in the ninth and tenth seasons of the iconic sitcom. Along with being one of […]

    1 year ago

  • Jeremy Clarkson says he was ‘mostly smashed’ during Grand Tour filming

    Jeremy Clarkson says he was ‘mostly smashed’ during Grand Tour filming

    They filled ‘a third of a cargo plane’ with beer Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he and his co-hosts, Richard Hammond and James May, were ‘mostly smashed’ during filming of the final episode of the Grand Tour. The final ever episode of the Amazon Prime series marks the end of the TV trio’s work together, some […]

    1 year ago

  • Jackson 5 star Tito Jackson dies aged 70

    Jackson 5 star Tito Jackson dies aged 70

    His sons confirmed his passing in a statement Tito Jackson, one of the original members of The Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died. His death was confirmed by his three sons Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson in a statement on Instagram. They wrote: “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our […]

    1 year ago

  • Netflix fans hail British rising star as ‘next James Bond’

    Netflix fans hail British rising star as ‘next James Bond’

    ‘He’s 100 per cent my pick to be the next James Bond now’ Netflix viewers are hailing a rising British acting star as the ‘next James Bond’ after watching him in a new film. The question of who will be the next James Bond has swirled around the world of film ever since Daniel Craig […]

    1 year ago

  • BBC star Jay Blades charged with abusive behaviour

    BBC star Jay Blades charged with abusive behaviour

    The presenter was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour Jay Blades, host of the much-loved BBC series The Repair Shop, has appeared in court over accusations of abusive behaviour. On Friday, the 54-year-old appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court where he was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, including physical and emotional […]

    1 year ago

  • Ticketmaster reveals exact time final Oasis tickets will go on sale

    Ticketmaster reveals exact time final Oasis tickets will go on sale

    Once more unto the breach Ticketmaster has confirmed when the tickets for Oasis’s final shows will go on sale. After all tickets for their original run of 17 shows in July and August next year sold out, the band announced they would be playing two final shows at Wembley on September 27 and 28. Tickets […]

    1 year ago

  • Prince Phillip was ‘set to meet up with alien named Janus’ in Chelsea flat

    Prince Phillip was ‘set to meet up with alien named Janus’ in Chelsea flat

    The extra-terrestrial apparently had a message for the royal Prince Philip was set to meet up with an alien called ‘Janus’ at a London flat. The bizarre claim has been made in a new documentary called The King of UFOs, which is set to be released on Amazon and Tubi on September 20. The doc […]

    1 year ago

  • Karate Kid star Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies aged 63

    Karate Kid star Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies aged 63

    He had a successful career in acting and racing Chad McQueen, star of the Karate Kid and son of Steve McQueen, has died at the age of 63. The sad news was announced by his family, with his lawyer Arthur Barens confirming the actor had passed away from organ failure. The actor’s health complications were […]

    1 year ago

  • Elon Musk’s daughter responds to his ‘disgusting’ Taylor Swift post

    Elon Musk’s daughter responds to his ‘disgusting’ Taylor Swift post

    She labelled it ‘heinous incel nonsense’ Elon Musk‘s daughter has slammed him for a “heinous” post he made on social media about Taylor Swift. This week, Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the US presidency following the presidential debate between the Democrat candidate and her opponent Donald Trump. In a post on Instagram, then popstar said […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 416

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 416

    You can’t blame Friday the 13th bad luck here Another week, another quiz, another weekend just hours away. The circle of quiz never ends. Anyway, it’s the second week of September, and there’s not much going on. so let’s not faff about with intros shall we? Business as usual, 25 questions spread over five rounds. […]

    1 year ago

  • Northern Lights set to be visible to Brits tonight

    Northern Lights set to be visible to Brits tonight

    The forecast is looking good for some potential Northern Lights sightings The Northern Lights could be visible to Brits this evening, the Met Office has said. The forecaster has said that clear skies this evening will mean the lights, also known as the aurora borealis, could be visible to sky-gazers across Scotland, Northern Ireland and […]

    1 year ago