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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  • Jordan North defends himself after criticism for Thames dog rescue

    Jordan North defends himself after criticism for Thames dog rescue

    ‘A lot of people have made out like I went into the river’ Jordan North has defended himself from criticism after he helped rescue a dog from the River Thames. On Monday evening, the radio host had to be rescued by the RNLI after he attempted to rescue a dog from the River Thames. North […]

    1 year ago

  • Police find body in search for missing Britain’s Got Talent comic Martyn Crofts

    Police find body in search for missing Britain’s Got Talent comic Martyn Crofts

    His family have been informed Police have found a body in the search for missing Britain’s Got Talent comic Martyn Crofts. In a statement on Wednesday, North Yorkshire Police said they made the tragic discovery during searches at Whinny Gill reservoir in Skipton. Crofts, 55, had been reported missing on Monday, 16 December. He starred […]

    1 year ago

  • Major train strikes confirmed for festive period

    Major train strikes confirmed for festive period

    The union has said ‘sustained strike action’ is their only option Train staff at Avanti West Coast will strike on New Year’s Eve and 2 January after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving industrial dispute. Along with the days over the New Year, members of the RMT union will also walk out every Sunday from […]

    1 year ago

  • US companies slammed after saying Paddington Bear isn’t American enough

    US companies slammed after saying Paddington Bear isn’t American enough

    US companies had suggested Paddington should be Americanised The boss of the firm behind the Paddington films has said the character will not be Americanised, after some US companies had said it is “not American enough.” This week, French streaming company Canal+, which owns the film rights to the fictional bear, began trading on the […]

    1 year ago

  • Jordan North says he feels ‘sick’ after on-air Christmas prank

    Jordan North says he feels ‘sick’ after on-air Christmas prank

    ‘I feel sick – what the hell!’ Jordan North said he felt “sick” after his Capital FM co-host Josie Gibson played an on-air prank on him. On Monday morning’s show, Jordan presented Josie with a gift, telling her he reckoned she should “wear my present on Christmas Day.” Josie then opened the gift to reveal […]

    1 year ago

  • I’m A Celeb star tipped to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef in ‘imminent’ announcement

    I’m A Celeb star tipped to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef in ‘imminent’ announcement

    An announcement will reportedly be made in the coming week Restaurant critic and former I’m A Celeb contestant Grace Dent is reportedly set to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef. According to reports, an announcement about Wallace’s replacement is “imminent.” Last month, Wallace stepped away from his presenting and judging duties on MasterChef and its companion […]

    1 year ago

  • Lord of the Rings star David Weatherley dies aged 85

    Lord of the Rings star David Weatherley dies aged 85

    He starred in the Fellowship of the Ring Veteran New Zealand actor David Weatherley has passed away at the age of 85. The performer, who was born in London in 1939, died in Auckland on Thursday following a long illness. Over a long and distinguished career, it’s for his role as Barliman Butterbur in the […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 18

    The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 18

    How closely were you watching the weekend’s football? It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you on the FootballJOE Pub Quiz: were you watching? Managerial sackings, Manchester derby drama, and disciplinary disasters – it was a weekend that had it all. So, let’s test you – and ourselves – on […]

    1 year ago

  • Prison Break reboot confirmed and fans are all saying the same thing

    Prison Break reboot confirmed and fans are all saying the same thing

    ‘It won’t be the same’ A pilot episode for a Prison Break reboot has been commissioned, however some fans have been left upset about one aspect of the revival. According to Variety, Hulu has commissioned a pilot episode for a reboot of the show, following confirmation in November 2023 that the series was under development. […]

    1 year ago

  • Britain’s worst rapist has been ‘attacked in prison’

    Britain’s worst rapist has been ‘attacked in prison’

    ‘He is a clear target in prison because of his depraved crimes’ The most prolific rapist in the UK was reportedly attacked in prison earlier this year. Reynhard Sinaga is serving a minimum of 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of 159 sex offences including 136 rapes of young men in January 2020. […]

    1 year ago

  • Star Trek star Jill Jacobson dies aged 70

    Star Trek star Jill Jacobson dies aged 70

    Jacobson starred The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine American actress Jill Jacobson, best known for her roles in Falcon Crest, The New Gidget and two Star Trek shows, has passed away at the age of 70. Jacobson died December 8 at Cedars-Sinai’s Culver West Health Center following a long illness, her friend Dan Harary […]

    1 year ago

  • Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter after death of 80-year-old

    Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter after death of 80-year-old

    Bhim Kohli died after being seriously assaulted whilst walking his dog A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 80-year-old. In September, Bhim Kohli was found injured in a Leicester park after being seriously assaulted while he was walking his dog. He died in hospital from his injuries on September […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Close to 1,000’ feared dead after huge cyclone hits French island

    ‘Close to 1,000’ feared dead after huge cyclone hits French island

    The death toll could rise to ‘several thousand’ Hundreds of people are feared dead on the French island of Mayotte after a huge cyclone struck the territory over the weekend. Cyclone Chido bought wind speeds of more than 225km/h (140mph) to the island, which is situated off the east coast of Africa. The huge storm […]

    1 year ago

  • Malcolm In The Middle returning for brand new episodes featuring original cast

    Malcolm In The Middle returning for brand new episodes featuring original cast

    Malcolm’s back! Malcolm in the Middle will be returning for four brand new episodes, a quarter of a century after the series first aired. One of the most-popular sitcoms of the early 2000s, Malcolm in the Middle followed child genius Malcolm as he observed the chaos and hilarity of his family and everyday life. Running […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 429

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 429

    O come all ye quizzers Afternoon all. Where are we on the Christmassy scale? Eating mince pies for breakfast? Only watching festive TV specials and Home Alone films? Setting Mariah Carey or the Pogues as your alarm in the morning? Or not really vibing with Christmas at all yet? Don’t worry if your jingle bells […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Face of Jack the Ripper’ revealed after police discovery

    ‘Face of Jack the Ripper’ revealed after police discovery

    It could be the only true likeness of London’s most notorious serial killer The ‘face of Jack the Ripper’ has been discovered after police went searching through a collection of old stuff. One of the most notorious serial killers in British history, Jack the Ripper terrorised the streets of London in 1888. He is known […]

    1 year ago

  • New ‘B plates launched’ for drivers who are bad at parking

    New ‘B plates launched’ for drivers who are bad at parking

    We probably all know someone who could do with one of these A new ‘B Plate’ has been launched for drivers who are bad at parking. Many of us will be familiar with the L plates for Learner drivers and P plates for probationary drivers that have just passed their test. But now, Scrap Car […]

    1 year ago

  • Coronation Street star’s husband dies after ‘jumping into freezing swimming pool’

    Coronation Street star’s husband dies after ‘jumping into freezing swimming pool’

    The soap star has shared a statement on social media confirming her husband’s death Coronation Street actress Carol Royle has said her “heart is aching” following the death of her husband, who died after jumping into a freezing swimming pool. Julian Spear died from a sudden brain haemorrhage when he jumped into the freezing cold […]

    1 year ago

  • People call for OnlyFans ban after Lily Phillips sleeps with 101 men in a day

    People call for OnlyFans ban after Lily Phillips sleeps with 101 men in a day

    ‘OnlyFans has turned women into plastic dolls’ People have called for OnlyFans to be banned after Lily Phillips was left in tears from sleeping with 101 men in a day. Back in October, OnlyFans star Phillips made headlines after sleeping with 101 men in a single day. During this, the 23-year-old was being filmed for […]

    1 year ago

  • Jim Carrey says he wants to return as the Grinch on one condition

    Jim Carrey says he wants to return as the Grinch on one condition

    There’s one part of the original filming process he doesn’t want to do again Jim Carrey has said he would be up for reprising his iconic role as the Grinch, but only on one condition. One of the most famous roles of his stellar career, Carrey took on the role of the famous green Christmas-hater […]

    1 year ago

  • Iconic American fast food chain looking to open host of stores across the UK

    Iconic American fast food chain looking to open host of stores across the UK

    Another US chain could soon be arriving on British shores American restaurant chain Chuck E Cheese is planning to open restaurants in the UK, and has identified its target locations. The Texas-based company is famous for its grey mouse mascot Chuck and being the go-to place for kids birthday parties, with Chuck E Cheese restaurants […]

    1 year ago

  • Full list of vehicles due to face £2,745 car tax hike next year

    Full list of vehicles due to face £2,745 car tax hike next year

    The car tax increase will happen in April 2025 Some 59 cars from 24 manufacturers and brands, including the likes of Ford, BMW and Mercedes, will face car tax increase of up to £2,745 in April next year. The change is the results of changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in […]

    1 year ago

  • Grandma blasted for buying grandkids matching Christmas PJs except son’s step-child

    Grandma blasted for buying grandkids matching Christmas PJs except son’s step-child

    ‘This is a reason some mother-in-laws aren’t welcomed around’ A grandma sparked outrage online after buying matching Christmas pyjamas for all of her grandkids – except her son’s step-child. A picture of the woman’s six grandchildren went viral last year, showing them all sitting cross-legged in front of the Christmas tree. Five of them are […]

    1 year ago

  • MP defends right to marry your cousin

    MP defends right to marry your cousin

    ‘Ordinary people see family intermarriage overall as something that is very positive’ An MP has spoken in Parliament defending the right for people to marry their cousin. Independent MP Iqbal Mohamed spoke in the House of Commons on Tuesday against a ban on first cousin marriages. He had been responding to Conservative former minister Richard Holden, […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United replace annual £100 Xmas staff bonus with £40 M&S voucher

    Man United replace annual £100 Xmas staff bonus with £40 M&S voucher

    The Christmas party has also been cancelled Staff at Manchester United have seen their annual Christmas bonus of £100 replaced by a £40 voucher for Marks & Spencer. The move is the latest part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s radical cost-cutting at the club since he took control of football operations at Old Trafford on Christmas […]

    1 year ago

  • Club ‘make £5m offer’ to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Premier League

    Club ‘make £5m offer’ to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Premier League

    The Special One could be making a return to the Premier League José Mourinho could be set for a return to the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to reports. The Portuguese manager hasn’t worked in the Premier League since his stint at Tottenham came to an acrimonious end in 2021. Since then, he has […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 17

    The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 17

    How closely were you watching the weekend’s football? It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you on the FootballJOE Pub Quiz: were you watching? Although Storm Darragh robbed us of some Merseyside derby fun, it was still a cracking weekend of action, with Spurs and Chelsea giving us another thriller, […]

    1 year ago

  • Man City alleged charges increased to total of 130

    Man City alleged charges increased to total of 130

    The hearing into the charges concluded last week Manchester City‘s alleged breaches of Premier League rules now total 130, up from the initial 115 announced last year. On Monday, it was widely reported that the three-month hearing into their alleged breaches had concluded at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre. The Premier League announced in February […]

    1 year ago

  • I’m A Celeb’s Coleen set to out-earn husband for first time ever

    I’m A Celeb’s Coleen set to out-earn husband for first time ever

    ‘The sky is the limit for her’ Coleen Rooney looks set to out-earn her husband Wayne for the first time, according to an expert. The famous WAG has just finished a hugely successful stint in this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, making it all the way to the final […]

    1 year ago

  • Man, 28, charged with murder of healthcare CEO in New York

    Man, 28, charged with murder of healthcare CEO in New York

    He was recognised by a customer in McDonald’s A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. Luigi Mangione was arrested by police at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Monday after a customer at the fast-food outlet recognised him. On his arrest, he was […]

    1 year ago

  • People stunned after finding out the age of Kevin’s mum in Home Alone

    People stunned after finding out the age of Kevin’s mum in Home Alone

    She was the same age as Rihanna is today There can be no doubt that Home Alone is one of the best Christmas films of all time, and it’s rare the festive season feels complete without at least one watch of it. But even more than three decades after the film’s release, there are still […]

    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

  • People are just realising the special Christmas feature Ring doorbells have

    People are just realising the special Christmas feature Ring doorbells have

    There’s no way this could ever get annoying… People with Ring doorbells are discovering that the device has some very festive features they weren’t aware of. It turns out you can change the settings on the device so that it plays Christmassy sounds. A TikToker has shared the range of sounds on offer  and explained […]

    1 year ago

  • Cadbury lovers declare ‘Christmas is cancelled’ after brand axes festive treat

    Cadbury lovers declare ‘Christmas is cancelled’ after brand axes festive treat

    Fans have been left devastated Chocolate lovers have been left heartbroken after finding out Cadbury has axed one of its popular festive treats this Christmas. We all know Christmas is the best time of the year for food, and one thing plenty of you will be getting through is chocolate. Whether it’s in advent calendars, […]

    1 year ago

  • London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘to receive knighthood’ on New Year Honours List

    London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘to receive knighthood’ on New Year Honours List

    The London mayor is set to receive the gong for his political and public service The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is set to be knighted in the New Year Honours list, according to reports. Khan, who has been London mayor since 2016, is expected to receive the honour for his political and public service. […]

    1 year ago

  • America’s Got Talent star Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh dies aged 39

    America’s Got Talent star Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh dies aged 39

    He appeared on season 16 of the talent show America’s Got Talent star Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh has died at the age of 39. The comic, who found fame on the hugely popular talent show, passed away on Wednesday (December 4), according to TMZ. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed, with officials waiting […]

    1 year ago

  • Prince Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him

    Prince Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him

    Harry said he had no plans to move back to the UK Prince Harry has said his mother Princess Diana would have “wanted” him to have a life in America. Four years ago, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California after announcing they would be stepping back from their duties as senior royals. […]

    1 year ago

  • Ange Postecoglou confronts Spurs fans following defeat at Bournemouth

    Ange Postecoglou confronts Spurs fans following defeat at Bournemouth

    ‘They gave me some direct feedback, which I’ve taken on board.’ Ange Postecoglou was involved in an angry confrontation with some Tottenham fans after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth. Spurs fell to a disappointing defeat the the Vitality Stadium on Thursday night, which was their sixth league defeat of the season and a result […]

    1 year ago