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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  • Captain Holt’s best moments have gone viral following Andre Braugher’s death

    Captain Holt’s best moments have gone viral following Andre Braugher’s death

    There are too many to count Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans have been sharing some of Captain Holt’s best moments from the show following the sad news of Andre Braugher’s death. On Wednesday morning, Braugher’s agents confirmed his passing at the age of 61 following a short illness. Instantly recognisable for his deep baritone voice, Braugher rose to stardom […]

    2 years ago

  • Terry Crews pays tribute to Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-star Andre Braugher

    Terry Crews pays tribute to Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-star Andre Braugher

    ‘You showed me what a life well lived looks like’ Terry Crews has paid tribute to Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher following the sudden news of his death. On Wednesday morning, Braugher’s agents confirmed his passing at the age of 61 following a short illness. Instantly recognisable for his deep baritone voice, Braugher rose to […]

    2 years ago

  • Milkybar KitKat hits UK shelves – here’s where to buy it

    Milkybar KitKat hits UK shelves – here’s where to buy it

    Shut up and take my money The Milkybar KitKat has hit stores in the UK, leaving chocolate lovers ecstatic. Right at the end of the year, we’ve been hit with what might be the best collab of 2023 as Milkybar and KitKat have joined forces. Few things get those of use with a sweet tooth […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Lineker hits back after he’s told to ‘stick to football’ over Rwanda views

    Gary Lineker hits back after he’s told to ‘stick to football’ over Rwanda views

    Defence minister Grant Shapps called out the Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has responded to suggestions he should ‘stick to football’ after he criticised the government’s Rwanda asylum scheme. The Match of the Day presenter was one of dozens of celebrities and high-profile media figures who signed a letter urging Rishi Sunak’s government […]

    2 years ago

  • People are losing their minds trying to see the snow leopard in this picture

    People are losing their minds trying to see the snow leopard in this picture

    You’ll be looking for a while trying to find this snow leopard in its natural habitat The animal kingdom is full of wonders that never cease to amaze us. Whilst us humans may have mastered standing on two legs and opposable thumbs, we never really decided to put our minds to camouflage. Animals like the […]

    2 years ago

  • Home Alone named UK’s favourite Christmas film, ahead of Elf and the Grinch

    Home Alone named UK’s favourite Christmas film, ahead of Elf and the Grinch

    Kevin! We’re well into December now, which means some familiar debates are back. What’s the best Christmas song? What’s the best part of Christmas dinner? Is it acceptable to have a chocolate orange and a Buck’s fizz for breakfast? And what’s the best Christmas film? Well, on the last point, the nation has spoken (the […]

    2 years ago

  • Shocking moment Turkish football club president punches referee on the pitch

    Shocking moment Turkish football club president punches referee on the pitch

    It has been labelled a ‘night of shame for Turkish football’ Football in Turkey has been suspended indefinitely after a club president punched a referee on the pitch following a top-flight game. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca stormed onto the pitch following Monday evening’s game and punched official Halil Umut Meler in the face. This […]

    2 years ago

  • Tragic story of child star who went on to commit brutal murder

    Tragic story of child star who went on to commit brutal murder

    Johnny Lewis was a child acting star whose career took off at the age of six. During his childhood he appeared in shows such as The OC, Bones, Criminal Minds and most famously Sons of Anarchy in which he played Kip ‘Half Sack’ Epps. He also appeared in a number of commercials and made cameos […]

    2 years ago

  • I’m A Celeb fans stunned after hearing Sam Thompson’s actual name

    I’m A Celeb fans stunned after hearing Sam Thompson’s actual name

    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here viewers have been left stunned after finding out what Sam Thompson’s real name is. On Sunday evening, Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned the new king of the jungle, pipping former boxer – and new best mate – Tony Bellew to the crown. The pair were the […]

    2 years ago

  • Plane passenger sparks outrage after putting his bare foot on armrest in front

    Plane passenger sparks outrage after putting his bare foot on armrest in front

    ‘Some people are raised by wolves’ A man has sparked outrage after he was pictured with his bare foot on the armrest in front of him during a three-hour flight. Sharing a picture of the disturbing behaviour on the Reddit forum I’m The Main Character, someone wrote: “Do you say something if you’re sitting there?” […]

    2 years ago

  • Homeless boy fears Santa won’t find him this Christmas

    Homeless boy fears Santa won’t find him this Christmas

    139,000 children are expected to be homeless this Christmas A homeless boy has said he is scared that Father Christmas won’t be able to find him this year after he and his mum were evicted. Marcel, eight, and his widowed mum Sarah were moved into a hotel room by Cardiff council after they were evicted […]

    2 years ago

  • I’m A Celeb loses millions of viewers after boycott of series

    I’m A Celeb loses millions of viewers after boycott of series

    The voting figures from the final have also been released The 2023 final of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ shed more than three million viewers compared to last year. On Sunday evening, Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned the new king of the jungle, pipping former boxer – and new […]

    2 years ago

  • Met Office says there’s a chance of snow on Christmas Day in parts of the UK

    Met Office says there’s a chance of snow on Christmas Day in parts of the UK

    Don’t get your hopes of a white Christmas up too much though… The Met Office has said there is a chance of some parts of the UK having a white Christmas this year. Meteorologists have said the possibility of temperatures plummeting towards late December is increasing. The Met Office’s current official forecast for December 25 […]

    2 years ago

  • Why Sam Thompson won’t receive a cash prize despite winning I’m A Celebrity

    Why Sam Thompson won’t receive a cash prize despite winning I’m A Celebrity

    The warm glow of victory will have to suffice Sam Thompson will not received a cash prize despite winning this year’s series of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ On Sunday evening, Made in Chelsea star Sam was crowned the new king of the jungle, pipping former boxer Tony Bellew to the crown. […]

    2 years ago

  • Confusion over Prince Louis ‘missing finger’ in royal family Xmas photo

    Confusion over Prince Louis ‘missing finger’ in royal family Xmas photo

    Some have questioned if the snap was photoshopped Royal fans have been left bemused by the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Christmas card for 2023, as Prince Louis appears to be missing a finger in the snap. To celebrate the festive period, Prince William and Kate Middleton released a black-and-white photo released a picture of […]

    2 years ago

  • Sam Thompson crowned I’m A Celeb winner 2023

    Sam Thompson crowned I’m A Celeb winner 2023

    There’s a new king of the jungle Sam Thompson has won this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The Made in Chelsea star pipped former boxer and new best mate Tony Bellew to the crown, and is the new king of the jungle. Earlier in Sunday’s final, Nigel Farage was […]

    2 years ago

  • Jada Pinkett Smith says Will Smith Oscars slap  saved their marriage

    Jada Pinkett Smith says Will Smith Oscars slap saved their marriage

    ‘So many positive things came after it’ Jada Pinkett Smith has said that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ended up saving their marriage. At the Academy Awards in 2022, Will Smith had walked on stage and slapped host Chris Rock after he made a G.I Jane joke about his wife,  Jada Pinkett […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans stunned by Phil Foden’s unusual middle name as he passes driving test

    Fans stunned by Phil Foden’s unusual middle name as he passes driving test

    ‘That name suits him’ Fans have been left surprised by Phil Foden’s middle name after the Manchester City star shared a picture of himself passing his driving test. The 23-year-old has registered seven goals and five assists in 22 appearances across all competitions so far this campaign, but recently notched up a personal achievement away […]

    2 years ago

  • Aldi announces two bottle limit on £3.49 critically-acclaimed wine

    Aldi announces two bottle limit on £3.49 critically-acclaimed wine

    Aldi has announced a two-bottle limit on a bottle of wine which has been described as “incredible” by critics. The supermarket’s Specially Selected Cairanne was deemed the best festive tipple according to The Times‘ wine critic Jane MacQuitty, who said it is a ‘festive gift to the nation’, and ‘the bottle to buy’ this Christmas. MacQuitty […]

    2 years ago

  • Viewers spot major plot hole in Netflix’s Leave the World Behind

    Viewers spot major plot hole in Netflix’s Leave the World Behind

    Weird that the kid didn’t notice this… Viewers have spotted a plot hole in Netflix’s Leave the World Behind. The disaster film is based on the acclaimed 2020 apocalyptic novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam and features an ace ensemble cast of Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Mahershala Ali and Myha’la. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix viewers urged to use 9875 code hack to make life a lot easier

    Netflix viewers urged to use 9875 code hack to make life a lot easier

    Game-changing Netflix users have hailed the discovery of the 9875 code, which has changed the way they use the platform. One of Netflix’s most popular genres is true crime documentaries and shows. Whether it’s series focusing on serial killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy or documentaries looking at unsolved crimes from the past, […]

    2 years ago

  • Dave Grohl feeds homeless on day off during Foo Fighters tour

    Dave Grohl feeds homeless on day off during Foo Fighters tour

    What a guy Whilst most rock superstars might decide to use a day off on tour to get some rest and recuperation, Dave Grohl is not like most people. The Foo Fighters decided help feed the homeless on his day off on the band’s tour of Australia. News.au reports that Grohl volunteered with Melbourne-based charity […]

    2 years ago

  • Nigel Farage makes it into I’m A Celeb final

    Nigel Farage makes it into I’m A Celeb final

    He’s in the final three Nigel Farage has made it into final of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. The former UKIP leader will be in Sunday’s final alongside former boxer Tony Bellew and Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson. On Saturday evenings show, This Morning presenter Josie Gibson was voted out of […]

    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

  • Parents slam ‘ridiculous’ cost of seeing Santa at Kelvin Fletcher’s farm

    Parents slam ‘ridiculous’ cost of seeing Santa at Kelvin Fletcher’s farm

    Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has been criticised for the cost of visiting Santa on his farm, with some labelling the price ‘absurd’ and ‘ridiculous.’ The 39-year-old, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, and his wife have opened a festive Santa’s Village on their Peak District. Whilst the farm isn’t usually open to the […]

    2 years ago

  • Bianca Westwood shuts down Joey Barton’s sexist tweets on Piers Morgan Uncensored

    Bianca Westwood shuts down Joey Barton’s sexist tweets on Piers Morgan Uncensored

    ‘I’ve been watching the game for over 40 years, before Joey was even born’ Bianca Westwood has blasted Joey Barton for his sexist comments about whether women are qualified to comment on men’s football. The pair were appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Thursday night (December 7) as part of a debate about Barton’s comments, […]

    2 years ago

  • Jordan Pickford labelled ‘cringe’ for behaviour after Newcastle brawl

    Jordan Pickford labelled ‘cringe’ for behaviour after Newcastle brawl

    Tensions boiled over at the final whistle Jordan Pickford has been described as ‘cringe’ by some football fans for what his behaviour following Everton’s win against Newcastle. The Toffees dispatched the North East side 3-0 in a barnstorming win at Goodison Park to lift themselves out of the relegation zone. It’s the first time they’ve […]

    2 years ago

  • Amazing first trailer released for new Netflix Harlan Coben thriller

    Amazing first trailer released for new Netflix Harlan Coben thriller

    The first trailer for Harlan Coben’s upcoming thriller, Fool Me Once, has dropped – and it looks amazing. Many of you will likely be familiar with Coben’s previous work, with the mystery thriller writer being the genius behind The Stranger and Safe. The author then turned both the novels into hugely popular Netflix series. His […]

    2 years ago

  • Cillian Murphy pays tribute to ‘generational’ Benjamin Zephaniah

    Cillian Murphy pays tribute to ‘generational’ Benjamin Zephaniah

    ‘A proud Brummie and a Peaky Blinder’ Cillian Murphy has paid tribute to poet, writer and Peaky Blinders star Benjamin Zephaniah. On Thursday, Zephaniah’s family announced the sad news that her had passed away in the early hours of the morning at the age of 65. In a post on social media, his family revealed […]

    2 years ago

  • People left horrified after seeing how crabsticks are made

    People left horrified after seeing how crabsticks are made

    The sausages of the sea People have been left horrified after seeing how crabsticks are made, with some going as far to say that they’ll now never them again. We live a sheltered existence, where we can happily stay oblivious to how a lot of our favourite foods are made. The moment you first see […]

    2 years ago

  • Symptoms of deadly ‘100-day cough’ sweeping the nation

    Symptoms of deadly ‘100-day cough’ sweeping the nation

    This is much more serious than the common cold It’s that time of year where it feels like everyone has got some sort of cough or sniffle. Whether you’re at school, in the office or at home, the sounds of coughing and the blowing of noses are probably soundtracking a lot of your day. But […]

    2 years ago

  • Taylor Swift has been named TIME’s person of the year

    Taylor Swift has been named TIME’s person of the year

    Swift said she is the ‘proudest I’ve ever felt’ Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine’s person of the year for 2023. The popstar’s Eras tour has broken box office records this year, whilst the re-recording of her album 1989 was the fastest-selling album of 2023. Other nominees for this year’s title included Vladimir Putin, […]

    2 years ago

  • Angelina Jolie hints she’s giving up acting and moving to Asia

    Angelina Jolie hints she’s giving up acting and moving to Asia

    She said Hollywood is ‘not a healthy place’ Angelina Jolie has hinted that she may step away from acting and move to her home in Cambodia. Since shooting to fame for her role in ‘Girl, Interrupted’, Jolie has gone on to become one of the biggest names in film. Due to her fame, much of […]

    2 years ago

  • Andrew Tate slams GTA 6 and says under 21s should not play

    Andrew Tate slams GTA 6 and says under 21s should not play

    ‘I just don’t think that’s good for society’ Andrew Tate has criticised GTA 6, suggesting that people under the age of 21 shouldn’t play the game. After years of development, and more than a decade after the release of Grand Theft Auto V, the producers of the franchise have finally released the first footage of […]

    2 years ago

  • UK’s biggest ever kebab shop is opening this month

    UK’s biggest ever kebab shop is opening this month

    Can it match up to your local bossman’s though? The UK’s biggest kebab shop is opening its doors this month. Kebhouze in London is not just the biggest kebab place in the country at the moment, but of all time, with the huge takeaway spread over three floors. Kebhouze is a kebab chain which was […]

    2 years ago

  • Jeffrey Dahmer’s dad Lionel has died at the age of 87

    Jeffrey Dahmer’s dad Lionel has died at the age of 87

    Lionel Dahmer, the father of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, has died at the age of 87. A spokesperson for the Medina County Health Department confirmed the news to the US Sun. They told the outlet: “We have been notified of the death of Lionel Herbert Dahmer, who was born on July 29, 1936. “We […]

    2 years ago

  • People are calling for GTA 6 to be banned after watching the trailer

    People are calling for GTA 6 to be banned after watching the trailer

    ‘This content should be banned!’ The world of gaming has been sent into frenzy this week following the release of the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, but not everyone was happy after watching it. After years of development, and more than a decade after the release of Grand Theft Auto V, the producer […]

    2 years ago

  • Billie Eilish accuses Variety of ‘outing’ her after she unintentionally came out

    Billie Eilish accuses Variety of ‘outing’ her after she unintentionally came out

    ‘I like boys and girls leave me alone about it please’ Billie Eilish has hit out at Variety for “outing” her following an interview she did with the magazine. The ‘Bad Guy’ singer was the publication’s cover star last month and revealed in her interview with them that she was attracted to women. She told […]

    2 years ago

  • Despacito singer retiring from music to devote life to Jesus

    Despacito singer retiring from music to devote life to Jesus

    ‘Jesus lives in me and that I will live for him’ No matter what you were doing in 2017, we were all united by one thing – Despacito being stuck in our heads. The Latin pop song was released by Puerto Rican duo Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in January that year, and when Justin […]

    2 years ago