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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  • JLS star Aston Merrygold leaves fans shocked after backflip goes wrong

    JLS star Aston Merrygold leaves fans shocked after backflip goes wrong

    ‘My jaw quite literally dropped’ JLS fans were left shocked after Aston Merrygold got a backflip wrong during a recent concert. On Saturday, the boy band were performing at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on the final show of their 2023 tour. And, as usual, Aston performed one of his trademark backflips. But those in […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s newest island appears after underwater volcanic eruption

    World’s newest island appears after underwater volcanic eruption

    A brand new island has emerged in the Pacific Ocean after an underwater volcanic eruption. The land mass is about 100 metres in diameter and 20 metres in height and was formed about a kilometre off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Aerial footage shows a dark cloud of ash above the […]

    2 years ago

  • Steve Irwin’s long-time friend caught his heartbreaking last words on camera

    Steve Irwin’s long-time friend caught his heartbreaking last words on camera

    ‘I had the camera and thought this was going to be a great shot’ Steve Irwin’s friend who was with him on the day he died managed to inadvertently capture his final words on camera. Justin Lyon had worked as a crew member with Irwin on a number of his documentaries. And Lyon was with […]

    2 years ago

  • Megan Rapinoe leaves pitch in tears three minutes into final game

    Megan Rapinoe leaves pitch in tears three minutes into final game

    ‘I don’t deserve this’ Megan Rapinoe’s final game was over after just three minutes as the US football star was forced off with an Achilles injury. The two-time World Cup winner had announced she was retiring after the National Women’s Soccer League final between her side OL Reign and NJ/NY Gotham FC. But there was […]

    2 years ago

  • Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana welcome sixth child

    Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana welcome sixth child

    ‘What an amazing birthday present’ Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have announced the birth of their sixth child, Jesse. The couple welcomed 7lbs 10oz Jesse James Ramsay, with the celebrity chef describing her as a “whopper.” In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Ramsay shared pictures of him, his wife and their newborn in […]

    2 years ago

  • Grand Theft Auto fans concerned ‘woke culture’ will ruin GTA 6

    Grand Theft Auto fans concerned ‘woke culture’ will ruin GTA 6

    Reports have suggested Grand Theft Auto game will be ‘more culturally sensitive’ Some Grand Theft Auto fans seem to be concerned that GTA 6 will be ruined by being too “woke” after the game was confirmed earlier this week. The gaming series has become famous for its crude humour and extreme violence, and Rockstar Games […]

    2 years ago

  • Scientists discover perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo inside fossilised egg

    Scientists discover perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo inside fossilised egg

    The dinosaur fossil has been described as ‘exceedingly rare’ A incredibly well-preserved fossilised dinosaur embryo which was still inside its egg has given palaeontologists new insights into the evolutionary links between modern birds and dinosaurs. The 72 to 66-million-year-old oviraptorosaur embryo was found in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, in southern China, and has been named “Baby Yingliang”, […]

    2 years ago

  • The Beatles make history as ‘Now and Then’ tops UK Singles Chart

    The Beatles make history as ‘Now and Then’ tops UK Singles Chart

    The Beatles have broken even more records The Beatles have registered their first number one single in more than five decades after Now and Then topped the charts. Earlier this month, the legendary band released their ‘final’ song, Now and Then. The first bars had been written by John Lennon in 1978, and it was […]

    2 years ago

  • Snoop Dogg launches his own video game studio with son

    Snoop Dogg launches his own video game studio with son

    The father son duo are teaming up Snoop Dogg is starting a venture into the world of video games with his son. The legendary rapper is best-known for his impact on the music scene, after announcing his arrival in the 90s with the release of debut album Doggystyle. Along with his music, Snoop is also […]

    2 years ago

  • Man receives first-ever eye transplant after losing half his face in electrocution

    Man receives first-ever eye transplant after losing half his face in electrocution

    ‘There’s got to be a first person somewhere – maybe you’ll learn something from it that will help the next person’ A man who suffered horrific injuries after being electrocuted has become the world’s first ever eye transplant patient. Aaron James was working for a power line company back in June 2021 when he was […]

    2 years ago

  • Brits fly to Lidl in Poland to ‘save money’ on weekly shop

    Brits fly to Lidl in Poland to ‘save money’ on weekly shop

    In case you needed any more reminding about just how expensive things are in the UK It won’t have escaped your attention that the price of pretty much everything has soared as we live through a cost of living crisis. One of the main ways you’ve probably noticed this is in your weekly food shop, […]

    2 years ago

  • GTA-style game set in London is coming soon

    GTA-style game set in London is coming soon

    Developers aim to ‘provide a truly authentic London experience’ for gamers A gritty, GTA-inspired game set in London is in development. Called ENDS, the game aims to take players into the dark underbelly of London through its central character Rahim and his mates Sonny and Reece. The single player action adventure game is being developed by Concrete […]

    2 years ago

  • Made in Chelsea star slammed after saying she’ll raise unborn baby as a vegan

    Made in Chelsea star slammed after saying she’ll raise unborn baby as a vegan

    ‘For me, veganism is a promise I made to the animals, one I will never break’ A reality TV star has been criticised after revealing she plans to raise her unborn baby as a vegan. Former Made in Chelsea star Lucy Watson recently announced on Instagram that her and her husband James Dunmore were expecting […]

    2 years ago

  • Big Brother hit with more than 1,000 Ofcom complaints over contestants’ behaviour

    Big Brother hit with more than 1,000 Ofcom complaints over contestants’ behaviour

    A number of Big Brother contestants have been called out Big Brother has been hit with hundreds of complaints to Ofcom over concerns of bullying behaviour towards some contestants. More than 1,000 reports have been made to Ofcom since Halloween, about the treatment of several people towards some of their fellow housemates. The Sun reports […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman spends big after wrongly receiving £850,000 instead of £85 student grant

    Woman spends big after wrongly receiving £850,000 instead of £85 student grant

    She didn’t have to give back any of the money she spent A student who was relying on benefits to pay for her studies was left stunned when £850,000 landed in her account instead of her usual £85 grant. Scholar Sibongile Mani, 32, was studying at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa when she woke […]

    2 years ago

  • The six signs you’re a borderline alcoholic and should cut back

    The six signs you’re a borderline alcoholic and should cut back

    These are the main signs you may have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. But these are the six signs you should look out for if you’re concerned that you may be drinking […]

    2 years ago

  • Devastating process will occur when Saturn loses its rings

    Devastating process will occur when Saturn loses its rings

    Saturn’s rings will be gone one day Within a couple of years, we will no longer be able to see Saturn’s rings – and they’ll be gone for a while. NASA has confirmed that stargazers have until 2025 to get a glimpse of the structures before Saturn’s movements place perfectly side-on with Earth. This will turn […]

    2 years ago

  • Formula One’s ‘Martin Brundle clause’ after incidents with celebrities during grid walk

    Formula One’s ‘Martin Brundle clause’ after incidents with celebrities during grid walk

    The ‘Brundle clause’ was introduced after an encounter between the F1 broadcaster and Megan Thee Stallion It’s safe to say that Formula 1 has been pretty predictable this season, with Max Verstappen dominating in a way the sport has never seen. Something that has remained unpredictable on race day though is Martin Brundle’s grid walk. In the […]

    2 years ago

  • Plans for UK smoking ban confirmed in King’s Speech

    Plans for UK smoking ban confirmed in King’s Speech

    The legislation will ‘create a smoke-free generation’ The UK government’s plans to ban smoking have been confirmed in the King’s Speech. On Tuesday, King Charles III appeared before the House of Lords for the official opening of Parliament. He also delivered his first King’s Speech as monarch, which lays out the government’s planned policies for […]

    2 years ago

  • Millions of BMW drivers could be in for £10,000 payment

    Millions of BMW drivers could be in for £10,000 payment

    It’s easy to check if you’re eligible for compensation Millions of BMW drives could be in line for a £10,000 payment. The German car giant is one of a number of manufacturers who were caught up in the infamous ‘diesel dupe’ that shook the motor industry in 2015. The main culprit was Volkswagen, which was […]

    2 years ago

  • Captain Tom’s family ordered to demolish luxury spa in garden

    Captain Tom’s family ordered to demolish luxury spa in garden

    The family lost their planning application appeal The family of Captain Tom Moore have been ordered to demolish the luxury spa they built in the garden of their home. The army veteran’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, and her husband Colin had appealed against an order by Central Bedfordshire Council to pull down the building. But they […]

    2 years ago

  • Stranger Things 5 first scene has been released

    Stranger Things 5 first scene has been released

    Stranger Things 5 looks like it’s ready The writers of Stranger Things have released the very first scene from the upcoming fifth and final season of the show. Yesterday, November 6, was Stranger Things Day. This is the date in the show when Will Byers goes missing in the very first episode, and is celebrated […]

    2 years ago

  • Missing pig named Kevin Bacon reunited with owners with help from Kevin Bacon

    Missing pig named Kevin Bacon reunited with owners with help from Kevin Bacon

    ‘Bring Kevin home!’ A family has been reunited with their pig Kevin Bacon – after the intervention of the pig’s human namesake. The pig had been introduced to its farm home in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, by Chelsea Rumbaugh on October 13. The next day, Kevin broke loose from his pen but didn’t leave the property […]

    2 years ago

  • Heinz launches pickle-flavoured tomato ketchup

    Heinz launches pickle-flavoured tomato ketchup

    Big pickle energy They’re a divisive food item, but at the moment pickles are having a renaissance. With over 5.4 billion views on TikTok for #Pickle, internet challenges garnering attention from celebrity pickle fans, such as Florence Pugh, and even pickled brine being used as part of some people’s DIY beauty regimes, the nation’s love for […]

    2 years ago

  • New John Cena movie added to Rotten Tomatoes’ worst films of all time list

    New John Cena movie added to Rotten Tomatoes’ worst films of all time list

    It’s been officially recognised by the review aggregator John Cena‘s latest movie has been added to Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the worst films of all time after it was panned by critics. The wrestler-turned-actor has a mixed film CV, but his newest flick, Freelance, might be the worst of the lot. It hit the bottom of […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans praise Logan Paul after spotting him saving wrestler’s life during WWE match

    Fans praise Logan Paul after spotting him saving wrestler’s life during WWE match

    ‘He saved Rey’s life’ Logan Paul has been praised after he appeared to save Rey Mysterio from serious injury during their battle for the WWE US Championship. The YouTuber was taking on Mysterio at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (November 4), and managed to pull of his first major wrestling by […]

    2 years ago

  • Machine Gun Kelly responds to backlash after ‘excruciating’ Martin Brundle interview

    Machine Gun Kelly responds to backlash after ‘excruciating’ Martin Brundle interview

    The gridwalk chat was labelled ‘the most awkward interview ever’ by some Machine Gun Kelly has hit back at criticism after his “excruciating” grid walk interview with Martin Brundle at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. The singer was in attendance in at the Formula 1 race when he was approached by Sky Sports broadcaster […]

    2 years ago

  • Katie Hopkins and Tommy Robinson return to X, years after Twitter accounts banned

    Katie Hopkins and Tommy Robinson return to X, years after Twitter accounts banned

    Both have thanked Elon Musk for allowing them to return Katie Hopkins and Tommy Robinson have had their X accounts reinstated on the platform, years after they were banned from Twitter. Hopkins, who first found fame as a contestant on The Apprentice before becoming a controversial media commentator, had been banned from the social media […]

    2 years ago

  • Machine Gun Kelly storms off Sky F1 interview in savage Martin Brundle moment

    Machine Gun Kelly storms off Sky F1 interview in savage Martin Brundle moment

    Another classic Martin Brundle moment It’s safe to say that Formula 1 has been pretty predictable this season, with Max Verstappen dominating in a way the sport has never seen. Something that has remained unpredictable on race day though is Martin Brundle’s grid walk. In the moments leading up to the start of a grand […]

    2 years ago

  • Sir David Jason shares incredible health update for first time since major surgery

    Sir David Jason shares incredible health update for first time since major surgery

    Jason announced earlier this year that he was having a ‘new bionic body part fitted’ Sir David Jason has delighted fans after he provided an incredible health update following major surgery. The Only Fools and Horses legend had announced earlier this year that he would be undergoing hip surgery, and was therefore forced to drop […]

    2 years ago

  • Crocs announce McDonald’s clogs are coming soon

    Crocs announce McDonald’s clogs are coming soon

    The newest addition to the Crocs family We’ve had Shrek Crocs. We’ve had cowboy boots Crocs. Now let us introduce you to McDonald’s Crocs. Yes, right at the end of the year, we’re getting the biggest collaboration of 2023 – and this weekend you can win yourself a pair of these Maccies clogs. In the […]

    2 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo is being investigated by Spanish authorities

    Cristiano Ronaldo is being investigated by Spanish authorities

    A case has been opened against one of his businesses Cristiano Ronaldo is under investigation from Spanish authorities over hair transplant clinics he co-owns. The clinics are one of several business ventures the Portuguese star has undertaken, helping him accumulate a net worth of $500m according to Forbes. But according to Spanish media, some of […]

    2 years ago

  • Two thirds of you think all supermarkets should ban fireworks

    Two thirds of you think all supermarkets should ban fireworks

    Sainsbury’s announced in 2021 they would no longer be selling fireworks Two thirds of JOE readers would support a ban on fireworks being sold in UK supermarkets. A JOE Twitter poll asked: “Should all supermarkets ban fireworks?” And 66.3 per cent of you said yes, they should. Should all supermarkets ban fireworks? — JOE (@JOE_co_uk) […]

    2 years ago

  • Classic FM to play calming music for anxious pets during bonfire night

    Classic FM to play calming music for anxious pets during bonfire night

    Classic FM will be broadcasting two programmes to help pets stay calm and relaxed. Classic FM will be playing soothing and relaxing music on Bonfire Night to help pets stay relaxed during fireworks. The programmes will be hosted by Charlotte Hawkins and there will also be a playlist available on home speakers via Global Player. […]

    2 years ago

  • People explain what it’s like living with no internal monologue in their head

    People explain what it’s like living with no internal monologue in their head

    There are people who don’t have internal monologues? Most of us probably have our own little voice in our head, narrating our everyday lives, helping us with our decision-making, and telling us how stupid/clever we are. But it turns out not everyone has this endless internal monologue going on. One person revealed what it’s like […]

    2 years ago

  • Dawn French says censoring comedians is a ‘slippery slope’

    Dawn French says censoring comedians is a ‘slippery slope’

    ‘If you censor comedians with their material, it’s a slippery slope to nowhere good’ Dawn French has hit out at cancel culture and the ‘censoring’ of comedians. The Vicar of Dibley star is currently on tour in the UK with her live show, and has recently released her memoir, The T**t Files. In a recent […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 371

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 371

    The one with the pub quiz Hello again quizzers. It’s been a weird week, with a lot of really awful news making headlines. And since last week’s quiz, we of course all woke up to the tragic news of Matthew Perry’s death. I did debate doing a Chandler Bing round on this week’s quiz, but […]

    2 years ago

  • House of the Dragon season two release date has finally been announced

    House of the Dragon season two release date has finally been announced

    Dragon lovers rejoice HBO has released details of when we can expect to see season two of House of the Dragon hit our screens. The Game of Thrones prequel was released last August to acclaim from critics and fans alike and drew in record breaking viewing figures for HBO. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Game […]

    2 years ago

  • Channel 4’s Gogglebox signs up iconic comedians for new-look line-up

    Channel 4’s Gogglebox signs up iconic comedians for new-look line-up

    A special episode of Celebrity Gogglebox is being aired as part of Stand Up to Cancer Channel 4 has announced the line-up for its upcoming episode of Celebrity Gogglebox. This Friday (November 3), a special Stand Up to Cancer edition of the show will air on Channel 4 as part of the broadcasters annual fundraising […]

    2 years ago

  • Walkers crisps confirms another popular flavour has been axed for good

    Walkers crisps confirms another popular flavour has been axed for good

    Gone but not forgotten Walkers has announced that another of its popular flavours has been axed for good. They’ve got dozens of different flavours, but some have reached the end of their lifespan and have been deemed surplus to requirements. And this time, it’s the beef and onion flavour crisps. The news was confirmed by […]

    2 years ago