Charlie Herbert

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Charlie Herbert is a senior trending writer, who covers a variety of news and life stories. He joined JOE in March 2021, and his main areas of interest are sport and entertainment. Since then he has written several in-depth articles on subjects such as COP26, the Olympics, the Super Bowl and EURO 2020.

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  • PoliticsJOE PMQs live blog: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash

    PoliticsJOE PMQs live blog: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash

    Welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions, as Rishi Sunak faces Labour leader Keir Starmer this lunchtime in the House of Commons. Related links: Oxford student explains why Oxbridge degree isn’t what it’s cracked up to be Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    2 years ago

  • UK lottery player wins share of £123m EuroMillions jackpot

    UK lottery player wins share of £123m EuroMillions jackpot

    They’re yet to come forward A UK lottery ticketholder has landed a share of a £123 million EuroMillions jackpot – but the money hasn’t been claimed yet. The winning ticket will share the jackpot with a fellow ticketholder in Spain, with each winner scooping £61,708,231. The winning numbers were: 5, 10, 19, 27, 30 – […]

    2 years ago

  • Lucy Clark becomes first transgender manager in the top five tiers of English football

    Lucy Clark becomes first transgender manager in the top five tiers of English football

    She described the appointment as a ‘dream’ Lucy Clark has made history after being appointed as manager of Sutton United’s new women’s team manager. Clark is the first transgender manager in the top five tiers of the women’s game in England. This isn’t the first time she’s made history either, having been the first trans […]

    2 years ago

  • Walter White voted the best TV character of all time

    Walter White voted the best TV character of all time

    He won Television, hey? Few things can transport you away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life like a series you’re properly engrossed in. And when that happens, you find yourself caring about made-up characters like you’ve known them all your life. It’s a beautiful thing. Many of us probably still feel an affinity […]

    2 years ago

  • Football fans claim Jürgen Klopp is not a Premier League legend

    Football fans claim Jürgen Klopp is not a Premier League legend

    ‘Decent manager? Yes. Legend? No’ Football fans have been claiming that Jürgen Klopp is not a Premier League legend following the news that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. On Friday, the German manager made the shock announcement that he would be stepping down as the Reds’ boss after nine […]

    2 years ago

  • Bride horrified after finding her groom being breastfed by his mother

    Bride horrified after finding her groom being breastfed by his mother

    ‘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

  • Chandler Bing voted the funniest TV character of all time

    Chandler Bing voted the funniest TV character of all time

    A worthy winner It’s one of the greatest debates in television: who is the funniest TV character of all time? Some of you will no doubt be shouting names such as Dwight Schrute, David Brent, Leslie Knope, Raymond Holt and Homer Simpson at your phones right now. Others may be going a bit more old […]

    2 years ago

  • Dad left paralysed after New Year’s cold water swim

    Dad left paralysed after New Year’s cold water swim

    Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised for him A dad has been left paralysed after suffering a ‘freak accident’ whilst cold water swimming on New Year’s Eve. Dan Richards, an experienced cold water swimmer and keen surfer, had gone for a plunge at the end of last year at Langland Bay, near Swansea. […]

    2 years ago

  • Norwegian snow blast forecast to hit UK with just 2 regions spared

    Norwegian snow blast forecast to hit UK with just 2 regions spared

    There could be ’10cm of snow an hour’ A Scandinavian snow blast is forecast to hit the UK in the coming days, with just two regions set to avoid snow. Weather modelling maps from WX Charts, using Met Desk, predict that snow will move across the country on the second weekend of February. Some areas […]

    2 years ago

  • Elon Musk says his company has implanted a wireless chip in someone’s brain

    Elon Musk says his company has implanted a wireless chip in someone’s brain

    Musk has described the initial results as ‘promising’ Elon Musk has said his Neuralink company has successfully implanted a computer chip into someone’s brain for the first time The tech billionaire said that the patient is recovering well and that initial results detected promising neuron spikes or nerve impulses. Neuralink was formed in 2016 with […]

    2 years ago

  • Oxford student explains why Oxbridge degree isn’t what it’s cracked up to be

    Oxford student explains why Oxbridge degree isn’t what it’s cracked up to be

    ‘Most degrees aren’t that useful in terms of your career prospects’ For many teenagers, going to university is the ultimate endgame of their education. Whilst the chance to have the ‘student experience’ is a strong selling point for many, another key factor is getting a qualification to pursue your dream job or career. Of course, […]

    2 years ago

  • Drivers in major UK city face £100 fine for parking on pavement from today

    Drivers in major UK city face £100 fine for parking on pavement from today

    The ban has split opinion in the city Finding parking in a city can be a challenge at the best of times, with many of us resorting to finding a space on the street and mounting the pavement. But anyone caught doing this in Edinburgh could land now themselves a fine with the makeshift parking […]

    2 years ago

  • Oprah Winfrey reflects on success and is ‘proud she never hurt anyone’

    Oprah Winfrey reflects on success and is ‘proud she never hurt anyone’

    At a young age she knew her life would be different to that of her grandmother Oprah Winfrey has spoken about her life, saying that she is proud she never ‘had to harm anybody’ to achieve her success and career. As she turns 70 today (January 29), the legendary TV presenter was reflecting on the […]

    2 years ago

  • Travel warning issued to Brits over ‘collapse’ of popular Spanish hotspot

    Travel warning issued to Brits over ‘collapse’ of popular Spanish hotspot

    The region has been ‘overexploited’ by tourists A popular tourist hotspot in Spain could be ‘facing collapse’ if too many tourists continue to visit, a report has said. Officials are concerned that the ‘over-tourism’ in the region is no longer sustainable, which is will be bad news for plenty of Brits. The destination in question […]

    2 years ago

  • Footballer Kyle Walker apologises to pregnant wife and family

    Footballer Kyle Walker apologises to pregnant wife and family

    ‘What I’ve done is horrible’ Kyle Walker has apologised to his wife and family after revealing he had an affair, saying he had made “idiot choices and idiot decisions.” The Manchester City player told the Sun in an interview that he had an extra-marital affair with influencer and TV personality Lauryn Goodman, whilst his wife […]

    2 years ago

  • Despicable Me 4 trailer released as release date announced

    Despicable Me 4 trailer released as release date announced

    It’s the first Despicable Me film in seven years The trailer for Despicable Me 4 has arrived as everyone’s favourite supervillain Gru returns to the big screen with his Minions. After the success of 2022’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which hauled in almost $1 billion worldwide, Despicable Me 4 marks the start of a […]

    2 years ago

  • Bryan Cranston’s attitude towards Kevin Bridges on Graham Norton show divides viewers

    Bryan Cranston’s attitude towards Kevin Bridges on Graham Norton show divides viewers

    The Breaking Bad star was accused of being ‘rude’ Viewers of the Graham Norton Show were unhappy with Bryan Cranston’s behaviour towards Kevin Bridges on Friday night’s episode. The Breaking Bad actor was one of the guests on the iconic red sofa alongside the Scottish comic, actors Bryce Dallas Howard and Daniel Kaluuya. Cranston and […]

    2 years ago

  • Sixth-tier Maidstone United reach FA Cup fifth round

    Sixth-tier Maidstone United reach FA Cup fifth round

    One of the great FA Cup shocks Maidstone United have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup after a stunning 2-1 win at Ipswich Town. The National League South, conquered a team four divisions above them to pull off one of the FA Cup’s most famous upsets and reach the last 16 of the […]

    2 years ago

  • All Brits face conscription ‘within six years’, expert warns

    All Brits face conscription ‘within six years’, expert warns

    The situation has been compared to that which Britain faced in the years before World War 2 Brits should prepare for conscription “within six years” if the threat of Putin’s Russia doesn’t go away, an expert has warned. Earlier this week, the head of the army warned that Brits might be called up to fight […]

    2 years ago

  • Applications open for season three of The Traitors

    Applications open for season three of The Traitors

    Fancy yourself as a good judge of character or someone who can pull the wool over people’s eyes? It’s the show everyone’s been talking about for the last four weeks, and applications are open for the next series of The Traitors UK. On Friday (January 26), the second season of the show came to an […]

    2 years ago

  • Finale of The Traitors labelled ‘most brutal moment in TV history’

    Finale of The Traitors labelled ‘most brutal moment in TV history’

    ‘TV moment of the year, give it all the Baftas!’ The finale of The Traitors UK has been described as “the most brutal television moment in history” after the second series came to an end on Friday night. If you haven’t been watching The Traitors, then quite frankly what have you been doing with yourself […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 383

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 383

    Tick off another week, Friday has swung back round again We cater for all IQs at the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. Some weeks you’ll be treated to a round on celebrity chins or blurred crisp packets, other weeks will feature some more traditional hard-core quizzing rounds. This week feels like the latter, with some global […]

    2 years ago

  • Celebrity chef bans all vegans from his restaurant following customer complaint

    Celebrity chef bans all vegans from his restaurant following customer complaint

    ‘They can f*** off’ A chef has banned all vegans from his restaurant following a customer complaint that sparked an online reviewing war between meat-eaters and those who follow a plant-based diet. In a post on Facebook last year, UK-born celebrity chef John Mountain – who has appeared on shows such as Great British Menu […]

    2 years ago

  • British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been the Netflix series of the moment, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which gave them the rights […]

    2 years ago

  • Ryanair £15 flights deal to Spain, Italy and Malta extended to midnight tonight

    Ryanair £15 flights deal to Spain, Italy and Malta extended to midnight tonight

    Happy days Ryanair is extending a flash sale on flights to destinations across Europe until midnight tonight. As January continues to trudge along, you may have started dreaming about a bit of sun and warmer climates. Luckily, Ryanair is offering some bargain prices to sunny destinations like Spain, Italy, Malta, Croatia and Greece. Until midnight […]

    2 years ago

  • Home Alone actor Devin Ratray hospitalised in ‘critical condition’

    Home Alone actor Devin Ratray hospitalised in ‘critical condition’

    His domestic assault trial has been delayed Home Alone star Devin Ratray has been in a “critical condition” in hospital due to heart issues. Ratray is best known for his role as Kevin McAllister’s older brother Buzz in Home Alone and Home Alone 2. He has been hospitalised for heart issues in recent days and […]

    2 years ago

  • American causes international incident after advising using salt in cups of tea

    American causes international incident after advising using salt in cups of tea

    The biggest tea-related diplomatic incident since Boston in 1773 The US embassy has felt the need to step after an American scientist has suggested the secret ingredient for a perfect cup of tea is salt. Us Brits drink an estimated 100 million cups of tea every day, and we’d probably back ourselves as a bit […]

    2 years ago

  • Bobby Davro suffers stroke after collapsing at comedy show

    Bobby Davro suffers stroke after collapsing at comedy show

    He has cancelled upcoming appearances Comedian Bobby Davro suffered a minor stroke after he collapsed at a comedy show. The former EastEnders actor had walked off stage after performing for a sold-out crowd at the Coulsdon Comedy Club in South London last Thursday. But the 65-year-old collapsed after he suffered he has described as a […]

    2 years ago

  • Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of distressing history

    Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of distressing history

    He told the mother and daughter that ‘no price’ could be put on the medallion they brought in An Antiques Roadshow expert once refused to put a price on an item brought onto the show due to its distressing past. Back in 2021, the much-loved BBC show visited Newby Hall in Yorkshire for an episode. […]

    2 years ago

  • Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    ‘Go and get a job? There are no jobs. Go and get higher wages? They don’t pay higher wages’ The housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing the UK at the moment. Young people across the country are desperate to buy their own home but find themselves unable to. The reason for this […]

    2 years ago

  • UK’s adults-only soft play centre has boozy slushies and retro arcade

    UK’s adults-only soft play centre has boozy slushies and retro arcade

    Nostalgia overload There’s an adults-only soft play centre which serves boozy slush puppies, and has a retro arcade and late night DJs. We all remember being taken to a soft play centre by our parents when we were young. Maybe it was a rainy day and you needed to be entertained, or a friend’s birthday […]

    2 years ago

  • Trailer released for Mickey Mouse horror film The Return of Steamboat Willie

    Trailer released for Mickey Mouse horror film The Return of Steamboat Willie

    ‘Willie is free and he wants his Steamboat back’ A trailer for a Mickey Mouse horror film has been released after the earliest version of the iconic Disney character entered the public domain after 95 years. On January 1, 2024, the copyright on 1928 film Steamboat Willie ran out, meaning the first animated incarnations of Micky Mouse […]

    2 years ago

  • Ryan Gosling speaks out after Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig Oscars snub

    Ryan Gosling speaks out after Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig Oscars snub

    ‘To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated would be an understatement’ Ryan Gosling has said he is “disappointed” that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig weren’t nominated in major categories for the 2024 Oscars. On Tuesday, the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced, with Gosling being nominated in the Best Supporting […]

    2 years ago

  • Dark truth behind viral TikTok of Eiffel Tower ‘on fire’

    Dark truth behind viral TikTok of Eiffel Tower ‘on fire’

    All is not as it seems Viral TikToks have been doing the rounds on social media recently claiming to show the Eiffel Tower ‘on fire’ – but there’s a deceptive truth about what’s really going on. With the development of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s easier than ever to create images and videos of pretty much […]

    2 years ago

  • WWE is moving to Netflix in the UK in huge deal

    WWE is moving to Netflix in the UK in huge deal

    Netflix has become the exclusive home of WWE in the UK WWE Raw is moving to Netflix in the UK as part of a huge deal worth a reported $5 billion (£3.9bn). From January 2025 onwards, the streaming platform will be the exclusive home of WWE’s flagship show, RAW, in in the United States, Canada, […]

    2 years ago

  • Most popular foods that should never be cooked in an air fryer, according to experts

    Most popular foods that should never be cooked in an air fryer, according to experts

    You’ve either got one or you’ve heard about how everyone’s got one – either way, it’s difficult to avoid air fryer chat nowadays. Hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, air fryer owners would have you believe that purchasing the device is the best decision they’ve made in the last five years. It’s easy […]

    2 years ago

  • Vaping addict, 22, given 1% chance of survival can never smoke or drink again

    Vaping addict, 22, given 1% chance of survival can never smoke or drink again

    He was told he had just a ‘one per cent chance of living’ A 22-year-old has been forced to have a double lung transplant after his heavy vaping left him fighting for his life. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have […]

    2 years ago

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