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: Don’t ban teenagers from social media and smart phones, ban boomers Oxford student explains why Oxbridge degree isn’t what it’s cracked up to be Pensioner expertly breaks down why […]

    2 years ago

  • Met Office issues new snow warnings for tomorrow across parts of UK

    Met Office issues new snow warnings for tomorrow across parts of UK

    Rural communities could be cut off due to conditions The Met Office has upgraded the severity of two weather warnings for snow in the UK. Two amber weather warnings for snow are now in place for Thursday (February 7). The upgraded warnings cover north Wales and north west Shropshire from 08:00 to 15:00, and the […]

    2 years ago

  • Drivers convinced 99% of people don’t really know what common road sign means

    Drivers convinced 99% of people don’t really know what common road sign means

    You probably recognise it, but do you know what it means? Some motorists are convinced that most people don’t know the real meaning behind a common road sign. Whilst some road signs are almost universally understand, like stop signs and speed limits, there are definitely some more obscure ones that we only learned the meaning […]

    2 years ago

  • Jim Carrey once lined up a joke and waited two decades to tell the punchline

    Jim Carrey once lined up a joke and waited two decades to tell the punchline

    ‘This man planned this moment for literal decades AND delivered’ Jim Carrey is probably one of the greatest comedic minds of the last 40 years, and here’s a reminder of his genius just in case you needed it. The actor, best known for his roles in films such as The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Bruce […]

    2 years ago

  • Xbox gamers fume as multiple exclusives bound for PlayStation 5

    Xbox gamers fume as multiple exclusives bound for PlayStation 5

    ‘What is the point in owning an Xbox?’ Xbox is reportedly planning on releasing a number of its biggest exclusives on other platforms, leaving fans furious. Games that are exclusively released on certain consoles can be one of the biggest draws for fans to that particular platform. Some of the biggest Xbox exclusives in the […]

    2 years ago

  • John Fury offers to fight Carl Froch at Wembley

    John Fury offers to fight Carl Froch at Wembley

    Well, Froch has already sold it out once before… John Fury has offered to fight Carl Froch at Wembley as the feud between the pair ramps up. In recent days, Fury and Froch have been involved in a war of worlds after the former super-middleweight world champions criticised John’s son, Tyson, after his fight with […]

    2 years ago

  • Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62

    Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62

    He sold more than 30 million albums over his three-decade long career Country music singer Toby Keith has died aged 62, according to a statement on his website. The statement read: “Toby Keith passed away peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy […]

    2 years ago

  • Britain’s Got Talent star given year to live after rare cancer diagnosis

    Britain’s Got Talent star given year to live after rare cancer diagnosis

    He’s raising money for an expensive treatment which could give him “some valuable time” with family A Britain’s Got Talent star has revealed he has been given just 12 months to live after he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Baptist minister Allan Finnegan was one of the stars of the 2020 series […]

    2 years ago

  • Escape to the Country fans in tears as Jonnie Irwin’s final appearance is aired

    Escape to the Country fans in tears as Jonnie Irwin’s final appearance is aired

    ‘This is heartbreaking to watch’ Escape to the Country viewers were moved to tears after Jonnie Irwin‘s final appearance on the show was aired. On Friday, the presenter’s family announced that he had passed away at the age of 50 following a lengthy battle with cancer. In a statement, the family said: “It is with […]

    2 years ago

  • Prince Harry to fly back to UK following King Charles cancer diagnosis

    Prince Harry to fly back to UK following King Charles cancer diagnosis

    Harry has spoken to his father about the diagnosis Prince Harry will fly back to the UK in the coming days following King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. The BBC has been told that the Duke of Sussex has spoken to his father about the diagnosis and will travel from California to the UK to see […]

    2 years ago

  • King Charles III diagnosed with form of cancer, Buckingham Palace announces

    King Charles III diagnosed with form of cancer, Buckingham Palace announces

    The cancer was discovered during his recent hospital treatment King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced. In a statement, the palace said the King will begin “regular treatments” on Monday. Whilst it is not prostate cancer, it was discovered during the monarch’s recent treatment for an enlarged […]

    2 years ago

  • People vow never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re created

    People vow never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re created

    One particular part of the manufacturing process shocked people People have been vowing never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re manufactured. It comes amid the government announcing that they were going ahead with a ban on disposable vapes. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to […]

    2 years ago

  • Boy, 8, dies after ‘swallowing ten magnets’ in dangerous TikTok trend

    Boy, 8, dies after ‘swallowing ten magnets’ in dangerous TikTok trend

    He had spoken with his brother about doing social media challenges An eight-year-old boy died after he swallowed magnets as part of what may have been an attempt at a social media trend, a coroner has ruled. Rhys Millum died on September 29 as a result of 10 3mm silver magnetic balls that had joined […]

    2 years ago

  • Tesla recalls more than 2m vehicles over warning light issue

    Tesla recalls more than 2m vehicles over warning light issue

    The issue will be fixed with a software update Tesla is recalling almost all of the vehicles it has sold in the US due to an issue with warning lights on the cars’ panels. On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of some 2.2 million vehicles because some of the warning […]

    2 years ago

  • People cancelling Amazon Prime subscriptions over major change that takes effect today

    People cancelling Amazon Prime subscriptions over major change that takes effect today

    ‘Time to cancel’ Amazon Prime customers have been cancelling their subscriptions after a major change was introduced to the platform. From today, subscribers in the UK will see adverts on the streaming platform, and will need to pay an extra amount every month to go ad-free. The change came into effect today (February 5) in […]

    2 years ago

  • Taylor Swift slammed for ‘blanking’ Céline Dion while winning Grammy Award

    Taylor Swift slammed for ‘blanking’ Céline Dion while winning Grammy Award

    ‘Taylor Swift will never EVER live down ignoring Céline Dion at the Grammys’ Taylor Swift has been criticised for apparently ‘blanking’ Céline Dion as she was presented with the award for Album of the Year at the 2024 Grammys. Swift won the night’s biggest award for her album Midnights, making her the first artist to […]

    2 years ago

  • Taylor Swift announces new album after record-breaking Grammys win

    Taylor Swift announces new album after record-breaking Grammys win

    She revealed her ‘two-year secret’ Taylor Swift announced she is releasing a new album this year as she made history with her fourth Album of the Year win at the Grammys. Swift won the night’s biggest award for her album Midnights, making her the first artist to win the prize for a fourth time, surpassing […]

    2 years ago

  • Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk postponed after Brit suffers ‘freak cut’

    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk postponed after Brit suffers ‘freak cut’

    Fury has said he is ‘absolutely devastated’ The scheduled heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed after the British boxer suffered a ‘freak cut’ in training. The pair had been due to face off in Saudi Arabia on February 17 in a bout to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion of the […]

    2 years ago

  • Eminem no longer performs one of his biggest songs and apologised for writing it

    Eminem no longer performs one of his biggest songs and apologised for writing it

    He ‘cringes’ every time he hears it Eminem is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in music, and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Hundreds of millions of record sales, critically-acclaimed albums, and dozens of awards – there’s not a lot that the Detroit local hasn’t achieved. But the rapper has deep […]

    2 years ago

  • McDonald’s to axe ‘best ever burger’ next week

    McDonald’s to axe ‘best ever burger’ next week

    ‘This is one of the best burgers I have ever tasted’ One of McDonald’s ‘best burgers ever’ is being dropped from the fast food chain’s menu next week. In the last few weeks, there have been some brilliant additions to the Maccies menu. First it was the return of the Breakfast Wrap. Then the chain […]

    2 years ago

  • Petition to scrap the licence fee charge reaches over 11,000 signatures

    Petition to scrap the licence fee charge reaches over 11,000 signatures

    The licence fee increases from April A petition calling for the licence fee to be scrapped has surpassed 11,000 signatures. The licence fee has often been a fierce source of debate. By law, if you watch any live TV, including on other channels such as ITV and Channel 4, you have to pay up. Additionally, […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 384

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 384

    Another week in this quizzing dynasty It’s been quite the week in sport hasn’t it? A big one for the end of sporting dynasties. First Liverpool fans were left reeling last week when Jürgen Klopp announced he would be leaving the club at the end of this season after nine years at Anfield. Then the […]

    2 years ago

  • PlayStation ‘developing PSP2 capable of playing PS4 and PS5 games’

    PlayStation ‘developing PSP2 capable of playing PS4 and PS5 games’

    PlayStation is developing a ‘PSP2’ that you’ll be able to play PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games on, according to reports. The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, was a huge deal in the gaming world when it was released in the mid-noughties. It was the first handheld console PlayStation had developed and the first proper competitor […]

    2 years ago

  • Man, 21, who thought he had back ache dies from cancer within days

    Man, 21, who thought he had back ache dies from cancer within days

    A 21-year-old who thought he had back ache ended up dying from cancer just a few days later. When Gerald Green noticed pain in his back, his first thought was that he needed a new bed. But the Paisley local’s condition deteriorated as he started vomiting and eventually coughing up blood. Having tried to hide […]

    2 years ago

  • Ronaldo’s Al Nassr beat Messi’s Inter Miami 6-0

    Ronaldo’s Al Nassr beat Messi’s Inter Miami 6-0

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr thrashed Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 6-0 in a game that included a goal from the halfway line. The two sides took each other on in a friendly match in the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia, in what had looked set to be another encounter between two of the greatest players of […]

    2 years ago

  • Kobbie Mainoo Fergie time winner leaves Sir Alex stunned

    Kobbie Mainoo Fergie time winner leaves Sir Alex stunned

    Sir Alex couldn’t believe what he was seeing Kobbie Mainoo left Sir Alex Ferguson in disbelief after the youngster scored a ‘Fergie time’ winner for Manchester United. On Thursday night, United beat Wolves 4-3 in a remarkable game at Molineux. After having led 2-0 and 3-1, the Red Devils conceded a 95th minute equaliser to […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans think Jude Bellingham shouted one-word insult at Mason Greenwood

    Fans think Jude Bellingham shouted one-word insult at Mason Greenwood

    TV footage appeared to catch Bellingham mouthing a word after tackling Greenwood Fans think they spotted Jude Bellingham calling Mason Greenwood a ‘rapist’ during a match on Thursday evening. Bellingham’s Real Madrid side were taking on local rivals Getafe, who Greenwood joined on loan last summer, in a league game on Thursday night when fans […]

    2 years ago

  • You can name a cockroach or rat after your ex and have it fed to an animal

    You can name a cockroach or rat after your ex and have it fed to an animal

    A zoo is giving people the chance to name a cockroach or rat after their ex before feeding it to an animal. San Antonio Zoo in California has re-launched its ‘Cry Me A Cockroach’ campaign, an annual fundraiser for the facility that lets guests choose and name their animal after someone they don’t hold particularly […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Grans go free’ holiday package launched so you can make memories with grandparents

    ‘Grans go free’ holiday package launched so you can make memories with grandparents

    If you’re looking to enjoy a holiday with the elderly generations of the family, you’re in luck. Easyjet have decided to flip the classic ‘kids go free’ deal on its head by offering free travel for grandparents instead. The airline has launched ‘grans go free’ packages, after research showed that more than half of families […]

    2 years ago

  • Squid Game 2 first teaser just dropped

    Squid Game 2 first teaser just dropped

    The second series is coming this year Netflix has released the first teaser for the second series of Squid Game as part of a preview of its big released in 2024. On Thursday, the streaming giant announced some of the biggest series and films that will be arriving on the platform in 2024. Along with […]

    2 years 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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Family Guy first aired 25 years ago today

    Family Guy first aired 25 years ago today

    And the world was never the same again What were you doing 25 years ago? Were you so young you can’t remember? Just about to start primary school? Gearing up for university? Well, if you were Seth MacFarlane you were about to release one of the most successful and outrageous television shows of all time. […]

    2 years ago

  • Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date confirmed

    Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date confirmed

    It’s been more than a year since the last series dropped The release date for the third season of Clarkson’s Farm has been revealed by Prime Video. The hugely popular series follows former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson as he tries to run his own farm, called Diddly Squat, and make it profitable. And after […]

    2 years ago

  • Cillian Murphy could star in 28 Days Later sequel

    Cillian Murphy could star in 28 Days Later sequel

    He’s already returning as an executive producer on 28 Years Later Cillian Murphy could have a role in the upcoming 28 Days Later sequel. The 2002 post-apocalyptic film, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Murphy in his breakout role, received critical acclaim and is widely considered to have reinvigorated the zombie movie genre for the […]

    2 years ago

  • Vegan restaurant starts serving meat in order to stay in business

    Vegan restaurant starts serving meat in order to stay in business

    The restaurant has been accused of ditching its morals A vegan restaurant in the north-west has announced it will be adding meat dishes to the menu in order to stay open. Last week, Nomas Gastro Bar in Macclesfield said it had come to the “difficult yet necessary decision” to start serving meat in order for […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played adorable Karen Brockman now unrecognisable at 22

    ‘Outnumbered’ child star who played adorable Karen Brockman now unrecognisable at 22

    If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 22-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s most deadly disease has fatality rate of almost 100%

    World’s most deadly disease has fatality rate of almost 100%

    It was caused by a gruesome practice as well Whilst many diseases continue to impact millions of people across the world every day, the huge strides in medical science taken over the last 100 years mean that we are much better placed to treat almost any disease. The fatality rates for many of these have […]

    2 years ago

  • McDonald’s to release their spiciest burger ever

    McDonald’s to release their spiciest burger ever

    It’s part of a major collaboration McDonald’s is launching its spiciest burger ever in a matter of days. The fast food giant is launching its first ever UK food collaboration as it teams up with Frank’s RedHot for a brand new McSpicy. McDonald’s spiciest burger to date features a fiery 100 per cent chicken breast fillet in […]

    2 years ago

  • Liverpool announce All Or Nothing-style series for Jurgen Klopp’s final season

    Liverpool announce All Or Nothing-style series for Jurgen Klopp’s final season

    Liverpool have announced that filming is underway for a new multi-episodic behind the scenes documentary to be released at the end this season. Cameras will follow the team and Jürgen Klopp – in his final months at the club – throughout the season. This will be alongside an exploration of the club’s history and the […]

    2 years ago

  • Footballer’s wife divides people after praising daughter for ‘punching bully’

    Footballer’s wife divides people after praising daughter for ‘punching bully’

    She’s said her daughter’s actions made her a ‘proud mum’ The wife of a former Premier League footballer has caused debate after praising her daughter for punching a girl who had “bullied” her. Bianca Austin, married to former Southampton and QPR striker Charlie Austin, told of her pride after her 16-year-old struck the girl following […]

    2 years ago