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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  • Bride horrified after finding groom being breastfed by his mother on their wedding day

    Bride horrified after finding groom being breastfed by his mother on their wedding day

    ‘Took ‘mummy’s boy’ to a whole new level’ A wedding makeup artist has told a truly horrific tale of the time one of her brides almost called off her wedding – because she discovered her husband-to-be being breastfed by his mother. In the latest episode of the Unfiltered Bride podcast, host and professional wedding planner […]

    2 years ago

  • Willem Dafoe wants to play Joker alongside Joaquin Phoenix

    Willem Dafoe wants to play Joker alongside Joaquin Phoenix

    The actor suggested the idea of a ‘Joker imposter’ in a sequel Willem Dafoe has revealed that he would like to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in a Joker sequel. Dafoe, who has already made a name for himself in the comic book world thanks to his performances as the Green Goblin in the Spider-Man films, […]

    2 years ago

  • Khloé Kardashian accused of ‘blackfishing’ with Halloween fancy dress

    Khloé Kardashian accused of ‘blackfishing’ with Halloween fancy dress

    A lot of people were unhappy with her costume Khloé Kardashian has caused controversy with her choice of Halloween costume this year. The 39-year-old dressed up as a Bratz doll for the spooky holiday, sporting a yellow dress and white jumper with long platinum blonde hair and black boots. But after seeing pictures of the […]

    2 years ago

  • Ozzy Osbourne dresses up as Kanye West for Halloween

    Ozzy Osbourne dresses up as Kanye West for Halloween

    ‘This is an insane crossover’ Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have left people baffled after they dressed up as Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori for Halloween. In September this year, Kanye and Bianca – who are rumoured to be married – were pictured strolling around Florence sporting some pretty bizarre looks. The […]

    2 years ago

  • BBC series left viewers so terrified that it has never been aired again

    BBC series left viewers so terrified that it has never been aired again

    The show received more than 30,000 complaints A TV series aired by the BBC more than 30 years ago was so scary and shocking that the broadcaster decided to never show it again. Ghostwatch was a one-off mockumentary style show hosted by children’s TV host Sarah Greene and chat show legend Michael Parkinson. The show […]

    2 years ago

  • Ofcom study deems famous Little Britain sketch ‘racist and outdated’

    Ofcom study deems famous Little Britain sketch ‘racist and outdated’

    Viewers concluded that ‘society had moved on’ since it was first aired An Ofcom study has concluded that a sketch from Little Britain is “explicitly racist and outdated”, with viewers surprised it was still on BBC iPlayer. The TV watchdog showed people a number of clips of potentially offensive content as part of a study. […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Garden of Europe’ where it’s 23C in winter and pints cost €2

    ‘Garden of Europe’ where it’s 23C in winter and pints cost €2

    The perfect cure for winter blues As winter looms into view, you may be looking for a last-minute getaway to soak up some sunshine away from the dark nights and chilly mornings. But with Christmas on the horizon, you probably don’t want to break the bank with a long-haul flight to the other side of […]

    2 years ago

  • American XL Bullys now officially a banned breed in England and Wales

    American XL Bullys now officially a banned breed in England and Wales

    The ban will come into effect early next year American bully XLs have been officially banned and government guidance has been published on rules for current owners. From February 1, 2024, it will be a criminal offence to own one unless owners have successfully applied for it to be exempt in England and Wales. A […]

    2 years ago

  • Brits flock to party resort with 80p pints and £9 hotel rooms

    Brits flock to party resort with 80p pints and £9 hotel rooms

    It’s probably not a family destination though As winter looms into view, you may be looking for a last-minute getaway to soak up some sunshine away from the dark nights and chilly mornings. And if you can do it on the cheap, then even better. So allow us to introduce you to Sunny Beach. Away […]

    2 years ago

  • Halloween warning issued for trick or treaters over recalled sweets

    Halloween warning issued for trick or treaters over recalled sweets

    Parents need to be wary about what sweets their children are eating this Halloween As kids across the country get ready to go trick or treating this Halloween, parents have been warned about the health risks of some sweets. Some popular ‘toxic waste’ sweets has been recalled over choking risks that the product could pose […]

    2 years ago

  • Matthew Perry couldn’t rewatch any of Friends for heartbreaking reason

    Matthew Perry couldn’t rewatch any of Friends for heartbreaking reason

    ‘I could tell season by season by how I looked’ Matthew Perry once revealed the heartbreaking reason that he was unable to rewatch episodes of Friends. As reported by American media by a source within local law enforcement, Perry was found dead on October 28 in his home. A 911 call “was received by Los Angeles […]

    2 years ago

  • JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 370

    JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 370

    In partnership with Greene King It’s time to get spooky Happy Halloween all! Yes, I know the day itself isn’t until next week, but this is Halloween weekend, which in many ways is much better. This is the time for parties and revelry, when most of us will properly be in the spooky spirit. And […]

    2 years ago

  • Sandro Tonali banned for 10 months for gambling offences

    Sandro Tonali banned for 10 months for gambling offences

    Tonali will miss the rest of the Premier League season and Euro 2024 Sandro Tonali has been banned from football for 10 months by Italian authorities over gambling offences. The Newcastle midfielder was named last week as one of a number of players involved in an Italian betting probe. Tonali admitted on Tuesday to making […]

    2 years ago

  • Wife causes outrage after complaining of £82k a month ‘allowance’ from husband

    Wife causes outrage after complaining of £82k a month ‘allowance’ from husband

    ‘Can I have some of your problems?’ The wife of a multimillionaire in Dubai has revealed what the “worst things” about her life are – including “only” having a monthly allowance of £82,250. Linda Andrade lives in Dubai with her husband Ricky Andrade, who has made his millions as a cryptocurrency trader. The 24-year-old met […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman made to choose between her boyfriend and her dog in brutal ultimatum

    Woman made to choose between her boyfriend and her dog in brutal ultimatum

    ‘I’m not sure what I can do’ A woman has revealed that she has been forced to choose between her boyfriend and her dog after her partner issued her with an ultimatum. The woman detailed how she had moved in with her boyfriend just after he got a cat, but was also fully aware that […]

    2 years ago

  • Everton face record-breaking points deduction over FFP rule breaches

    Everton face record-breaking points deduction over FFP rule breaches

    It would be the first punishment of its kind in English football’s top division The Premier League wants to impose a huge points deduction on Everton over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. The Telegraph reports that the Premier League has recommended a 12-point deduction on the Merseyside club, with the league apparently […]

    2 years ago

  • Rhod Gilbert gets first clear cancer scan since diagnosis

    Rhod Gilbert gets first clear cancer scan since diagnosis

    ‘The tumour had gone, and it was once again an ordinary blood vessel’ Rhod Gilbert has received his first clear cancer scan since his diagnosis. In July last year, the stand-up comic revealed he was undergoing treatment for the cancer and was receiving care at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. A few months later, […]

    2 years ago

  • Shopper furious after self-checkout machine asks for 20 per cent tip

    Shopper furious after self-checkout machine asks for 20 per cent tip

    ‘Who are you tipping exactly?’ Self-checkout machines have arguably been the most significant change to shops and supermarkets in the last decade or so, and it’s rare you go into any store now without seeing them. Although they have their glitches (why can you not detect that I’ve placed the item in the bagging area??), […]

    2 years ago

  • Secret meaning behind blue trick-or-treat pumpkins everyone should know

    Secret meaning behind blue trick-or-treat pumpkins everyone should know

    There’s an educational reason behind the blue pumpkin Pumpkins are one of the most iconic sights of Halloween, with orange Jack-o’-lantern’s seen outside many homes as the end of October approaches. But if you’ve ever seen a blue pumpkin during spooky season, there could be an important reason for this. Blue pumpkins and blue pumpkin […]

    2 years ago

  • PlayStation 4 era ‘well and truly over’ as last game published

    PlayStation 4 era ‘well and truly over’ as last game published

    But what an era it was The PlayStation 4 era looks like it’s officially over after Sony appears to have published its final game for the console. Of course, some may argue that the PS4 generation really came to an end with the launch of the PlayStation 5, and there’s no denying that this was […]

    2 years ago

  • Lil Wayne’s waxwork gets absolutely roasted after being unveiled

    Lil Wayne’s waxwork gets absolutely roasted after being unveiled

    Lil Wayne himself has even reacted to the waxwork Lil Wayne has become the latest celebrity to have a dubious waxwork of themselves unveiled. Sometimes waxworks can be eerily life-like, sometimes they are just a little bit off, and on some very rare occasions they actually look a bit more lively than their human counterpart. It’s safe […]

    2 years ago

  • Mamma Mia 3 movie has been ‘confirmed’

    Mamma Mia 3 movie has been ‘confirmed’

    Here we go again (again) A Mamma Mia 3 film has seemingly been confirmed by one of the franchise’s leading figures. In 2008, we all went ABBA-crazy when Judy Craymer”s much-loved musical was brought to the big screen. Featuring Hollywood A-listers like Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, the first Mamma Mia […]

    2 years ago

  • Viewers in tears at ‘horrifying’ Planet Earth III

    Viewers in tears at ‘horrifying’ Planet Earth III

    The first episode of Planet Earth III has had a big impact on viewers BBC viewers have been left in a combination of awe and shock after watching the first episode of Planet Earth III. The latest David Attenborough series has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Along with being labelled “awe-inspiring” and “magnificent”, […]

    2 years ago

  • Group of lads get lifetime ban from five Las Vegas casinos after huge bender

    Group of lads get lifetime ban from five Las Vegas casinos after huge bender

    ‘Boys made The Hangover look like child’s play’ A group of lads managed to put together one of the most chaotic and wild holidays ever seen during a trip to Las Vegas for a mate’s birthday. There’s a reason that Vegas is known as the City of Sin, as a hive of partying and revelry arguably the […]

    2 years ago

  • England vs South Africa: All the big moments, talking points and reactions

    England vs South Africa: All the big moments, talking points and reactions

    It’s crunch time for the Red Roses The quarter finals were amazing. The first semi final was a walkover. But now England can put all the talk of a lopsided draw to a bed as they finally meet one of the big boys. The Red Roses take on reigning champions South Africa in Paris tonight […]

    2 years ago

  • The UK’s ‘oldest nightclub’ still sells every drink for 75p

    The UK’s ‘oldest nightclub’ still sells every drink for 75p

    No inflation here Nowadays, it can feel a bit like no matter where you go, drinks are expensive. A £5 pint seems to be the norm even outside of London, and the days of doing an entire night out with just the £20 in your pocket seem long gone. But not everywhere. One glowing beacon […]

    2 years ago

  • World of football pays tribute to ‘England’s greatest’ Sir Bobby Charlton

    World of football pays tribute to ‘England’s greatest’ Sir Bobby Charlton

    ‘For me, England’s greatest ever player’ Tributes have flooded in from across the world of football for Sir Bobby Charlton following the news of his passing at the age of 86. This afternoon, the Charlton family announced Sir Bobby had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”, surrounded by family. A World Cup […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Neville pays tribute to ‘the greatest English player’ Sir Bobby Charlton

    Gary Neville pays tribute to ‘the greatest English player’ Sir Bobby Charlton

    ‘The Greatest English Football player and Manchester United’s greatest ambassador’ Gary Neville has paid tribute to fellow Manchester United Sir Bobby Charlton following the news of his passing at the age of 86. This afternoon, the Charlton family announced Sir Bobby had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”, surrounded by family. A […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United release touching statement following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton

    Man United release touching statement following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton

    Manchester United have said they are ‘in mourning’ following Sir Bobby’s passing Manchester United have released a moving statement following the news that club legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86. This afternoon, the Charlton family announced Sir Bobby had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”, surrounded by […]

    2 years ago

  • Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

    Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

    He ‘passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning’ Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86, his family has confirmed. In a statement, the family said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 369

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 369

    You and me, got a whole lot of quiztory Bang, another quiz, hitting you around the face like a wet fish of general knowledge. This week, you’ve got a round based around the Rugby World Cup semi finalists (fear not non-rugby fans, it has very little to do with the sport itself) and some classic […]

    2 years ago

  • Furious Netflix users cancel subscriptions after unexpected price hike

    Furious Netflix users cancel subscriptions after unexpected price hike

    ‘Another price hike? For a bunch of filler content?’ Netflix subscribers have said they’re going to cancel their accounts after the streaming platform revealed it would be raising its prices for millions across the UK. Just months after a launching a crackdown on password sharing, Netflix has now decided to hike its subscription price. Users […]

    2 years ago

  • Major UK pub chain offering free pints if you have a Tesco Clubcard

    Major UK pub chain offering free pints if you have a Tesco Clubcard

    Your Clubcard points can now get you money off pints BrewDog has launched a partnership with Tesco which means customers can get money off food and drink – and even free pints – with their Clubcard. Clubcard points that you earn from shopping at Tesco can get you money off all sorts of things, but […]

    2 years ago