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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  • Police issue update over 8-year-old’s death after being shot in head on farm

    Police issue update over 8-year-old’s death after being shot in head on farm

    A man was arrested following the incident Police have issued an update following the death of an 8-year-old child who was shot in the head at a farm in Cumbria. On Saturday (September 28), police were called to a farm north of Warcop area at around 2:50pm following a report that a child had been […]

    2 years ago

  • Donald Trump suggests Purge-style day to end crime across the US

    Donald Trump suggests Purge-style day to end crime across the US

    ‘One rough hour – and I mean real rough…’ Donald Trump has seemingly called for a Purge-style day in the US to reduce crime in the country. The Republican candidate is currently on the campaign trail ahead of the US presidential election in November when he will face off against Kamala Harris in the race […]

    2 years ago

  • Country legend Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

    Country legend Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

    ‘When you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down on us all’ Country music legend and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88, it has been announced. A representative announced he had passed away “peacefully” on Saturday at his home in Hawaii, surrounded by family. The statement said Kristofferson was a “peacenik, […]

    2 years ago

  • Twins who married twins reveal their sons are genetic brothers despite being cousins

    Twins who married twins reveal their sons are genetic brothers despite being cousins

    They are ‘quaternary twins’ Two sets of identical twin sisters and brothers who married each other have had baby boys who are brothers and cousins at the same time. Virginia-based twins Briana and Brittany Deane, both 25, married identical twins Josh and Jeremy Salyers in 2018, after meeting them at a twin festival the year […]

    2 years ago

  • Queen Camilla portrayed as ‘wicked stepmother’ in new Channel 4 documentary

    Queen Camilla portrayed as ‘wicked stepmother’ in new Channel 4 documentary

    It is reportedly set to be broadcast in a matter of weeks Queen Camilla is set to be portrayed as “wicked stepmother” to Prince Harry and Prince William in an upcoming Channel 4 documentary. The royal documentary, which is said to be “pro Harry,” will reportedly portray Camilla as having spent 30 years crafting her […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Miserable’ town is one of the most sought-after locations for UK renters

    ‘Miserable’ town is one of the most sought-after locations for UK renters

    It’s previously been named one of least happy places to live in the UK A UK town which has a reputation for being “miserable” has been named one of the most in-demand spots for renters. When you think of desirable locations to live in the UK, you might name places such as London, Edinburgh, Bath, […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield blasts three ITV ‘sh**s’ in rant on new show

    Phillip Schofield blasts three ITV ‘sh**s’ in rant on new show

    ‘There are three sh**s!’ Phillip Schofield as described three former ITV colleagues as “sh***” in an explosive rant during his new show. The former This Morning presenter will be making his TV return on Monday when the first episode of new Channel 5 show Cast Away airs. The three-part series follows Schofield as he’s stranded […]

    2 years ago

  • 27 Harry Potter stars have now died since the films started

    27 Harry Potter stars have now died since the films started

    Dame Maggie joins an amazing cast to cross over Dame Maggie Smith has become the latest Harry Potter star to pass away since the first film was released. The much-loved films, based on J.K. Rowling’s hugely successful books about the famous boy wizard, kicked off in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Dame Maggie Smith dies aged 89

    Dame Maggie Smith dies aged 89

    Her family have announced the news in a statement Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89. Announcing her death, her children Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said in a statement: “It is with great sadness we have to announce […]

    2 years ago

  • New research gives terrifying look at how Earth will come to an end

    New research gives terrifying look at how Earth will come to an end

    There’s roughly a billion years of planet Earth left New research has given astronomers an idea of just how planet Earth will come to an end billions of years from now. Astronomers discovered a distant planet with similarities to Earth. The distant body, which is about 4,000 lightyears away near the central bulge of the […]

    2 years ago

  • Garlic and herb dip being sold for £9,999 after Domino’s withdraws it

    Garlic and herb dip being sold for £9,999 after Domino’s withdraws it

    Come on now, it’s not THAT good… If you’ve got a pot of Garlic & Herb dip sitting in your fridge from the last time you ordered a Domino’s, you could be sitting on a money-spinner. Last week, the pizza chain announced it was withdrawing the dip over concerns it contained traces of peanut. The […]

    2 years ago

  • This Morning presenters make feelings clear about Phillip Schofield’s TV return

    This Morning presenters make feelings clear about Phillip Schofield’s TV return

    It’s 16 months since Schofield left This Morning A number of This Morning stars seem to be throwing their support behind Phillip Schofield‘s return to TV. It was confirmed this week that Schofield will be starring in Channel 5’s new series Cast Away, which will see the presenter stranded on the coast of Madagascar for […]

    2 years ago

  • First trailer released for The Last of Us II

    First trailer released for The Last of Us II

    ‘Oh this season is going to hurt… a lot’ The first trailer has landed for season two of The Last of Us, and it looks like fans are going to be put through the wringer again. The first season of The Last of Us was a huge success on its release in 2023. Adapted from the acclaimed […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 418

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 418

    And we’re back It’s over guys. September is (almost) done, someone go and wake up Billie Joe Armstrong. Long live October. If we were in any doubt about summer being well and truly gone, this week really was the final nail in the coffin. Never mind, there’s plenty to look forward to now we’re well […]

    2 years ago

  • Heart Xmas which plays Christmas songs 24/7 has just launched

    Heart Xmas which plays Christmas songs 24/7 has just launched

    It’s started earlier than ever Heart radio has once again launched Heart Xmas – a 24-hour Christmas radio station packed with every festive banger you could wish for on your Christmas list. First launched in 2016, Heart Xmas was the rebranding of Heart Extra and features all the sounds of the holiday season. It’s been running every […]

    2 years ago

  • Jermaine Jenas breaks silence amid inappropriate messages scandal

    Jermaine Jenas breaks silence amid inappropriate messages scandal

    He was sacked from the BBC last month Jermaine Jenas has posted a message on social media thanking his fans for their support and suggested he would soon return to football broadcasting following his sacking from the BBC for workplace misconduct. Last month, Jenas was sacked by the BBC following an investigation into his conduct […]

    2 years ago

  • Man executed despite victim’s family asking him to be spared

    Man executed despite victim’s family asking him to be spared

    There had been a number of appeals to have his case looked at again A man on death row has been executed despite multiple claims, including from prosecutors in the original case, that his murder conviction should be looked at again due to ‘new evidence.’ Marcellus Williams died by lethal injection Tuesday evening in Missouri. […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield releases first statement following news of TV return

    Phillip Schofield releases first statement following news of TV return

    He said the show is his ‘story of survival, both on a desert island and off it’ Phillip Schofield has released a statement following the news that he will be returning to TV screens as part of a new Channel 5 show. It was confirmed on Tuesday night that the presenter will be starring in […]

    2 years ago

  • Royal family costs taxpayer half a billion pounds a year, according to new report

    Royal family costs taxpayer half a billion pounds a year, according to new report

    It’s been labelled a ‘scandalous abuse of public money’ The Royal Family costs the British taxpayer more than half a billion pounds a year, according to a new report. Anti-monarchy group Republic published their report which says the estimated cost of the royals to British taxpayers is £510m a year. This is more than six […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield makes TV return in trailer for new Channel 5 show

    Phillip Schofield makes TV return in trailer for new Channel 5 show

    It’s more than a year since his departure from ITV Phillip Schofield will make his return to television as part of a new Channel 5 series. Schofield hasn’t been involved in television since he resigned from ITV after admitting to lying about an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a colleague during his time as […]

    2 years ago

  • Mars brings back classic British chocolate bar from the 80s

    Mars brings back classic British chocolate bar from the 80s

    Nostalgic Mars has brought back a classic 1980s chocolate bar. The iconic bar is returning to shelves and is set to stay in stores until December. Those of you of a certain age will have fond memories of the chocolate bars of your youth, but many of these are probably not called the same thing […]

    2 years ago

  • Tamagotchi opens first UK store in time for Christmas

    Tamagotchi opens first UK store in time for Christmas

    The Nineties nostalgia is strong Tamagotchi has opened its first shop in the UK, almost three decades after the toy was first released. Millennials reading this will have fond memories of the iconic egg-shaped device which housed a virtual pet that almost always needed some sort of care and attention. Sometimes it needed cleaning, other […]

    2 years ago

  • Piers Morgan slams Man City star as ‘nasty piece of work’

    Piers Morgan slams Man City star as ‘nasty piece of work’

    ‘Pipe down you nasty piece of work’ Piers Morgan has labelled Premier League star Erling Haaland a “nasty piece of work” for his behaviour during Manchester City’s match with Arsenal on Sunday. A last-minute John Stones goal rescued a 2-2 draw for City against the 10-men of Arsenal in a match that saw tensions between […]

    2 years ago

  • Plane makes emergency landing after mouse jumps out of meal

    Plane makes emergency landing after mouse jumps out of meal

    ‘She opened her food and a mouse jumped out’ A flight was forced to make an unscheduled landing after a passenger discovered a mouse in their in-flight meal. The shocking incident took place on Wednesday on a Scandinavian Airlines flight from Oslo to Malaga. But he flight had to make an emergency landing in Copenhagen […]

    2 years ago

  • England and Wales lost 50 pubs every month in the first half of 2024

    England and Wales lost 50 pubs every month in the first half of 2024

    More than 300 pubs have shut this year More than 50 pubs have shut every month in England and Wales in the first half of this year, according to new data. It’s no secret that ever since the Covid pandemic hit the nation, pubs have been struggling massively. Just last week, Wetherspoons announced a number […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘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 […]

    2 years 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?’ […]

    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

  • 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 […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years ago