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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  • Elliot Page says he had sex ‘all the time’ with his Juno co-star

    Elliot Page says he had sex ‘all the time’ with his Juno co-star

    ‘Being intimate with her helped my shame dissipate’ Elliot Page said he had sex “all the time” with one of his Juno co-stars whilst they were filming. Juno was released in 2007 and stars Elliot Page as the titular character Juno. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, the movie follows Juno as she deals […]

    2 years ago

  • Road House has become Amazon’s most watched original film ever

    Road House has become Amazon’s most watched original film ever

    Amazon said Road House has been watched by 50 million viewers Amazon has said Road House has become its most watched original film ever. According to the company, the remake of the 1989 film of the same name is Amazon’s biggest global movie launch ever. Amazon said the film, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior […]

    2 years ago

  • Couple left stranded in Africa after cruise ship leaves without them

    Couple left stranded in Africa after cruise ship leaves without them

    ‘The Harbour Master tried to call the ship, the captain refused the call’ An American couple were among nine passengers stranded in Africa after their cruise ship left without them. Jill and Jay Campbell, from South Carolina, had boarded the Norwegian Dawn in Cape Town, South Africa, at the start of a 21-night cruise around […]

    2 years ago

  • Steve-O shares incredible before-and-after pics to mark sobriety anniversary

    Steve-O shares incredible before-and-after pics to mark sobriety anniversary

    ‘I cannot even put into words how grateful I am for my recovery’ Steve-O shared two incredible before-and-after photos to celebrate his 16 years of sobriety. The 49-year-old made his name on the hit stunt show and comedy series alongside the likes of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Chris Pontius. Originally airing on MTV between […]

    2 years ago

  • Shakira slams Barbie movie, saying it ’emasculated’ her sons

    Shakira slams Barbie movie, saying it ’emasculated’ her sons

    ‘I think that men have a purpose in society and women have another purpose’ Shakira has hit out at the Barbie movie, saying that her sons “hated it” and “felt that it was emasculating.” Last summer, Barbie took the world by storm (alongside Oppenheimer) as Margot Robbie starred as the titular doll and Ryan Gosling […]

    2 years ago

  • Emma Hayes says ‘male aggression shouldn’t be tolerated’ in women’s game after altercation with Arsenal manager

    Emma Hayes says ‘male aggression shouldn’t be tolerated’ in women’s game after altercation with Arsenal manager

    ‘I don’t think we should tolerate male aggression like we did today’ Emma Hayes accused Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall of “male aggression” following the Women’s League Cup final between her Chelsea side and the Gunners. Eidevall’s side won the Continental Cup thanks to a 116th minute winner from Stina Blackstenius. Along with retaining their title, […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 392

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 392

    A good quiz for a Good Friday Hello! This quiz comes to you from the long forgotten period of Wednesday. Do you remember Wednesday? A full 48 hours ago, before you hit the beers last night and dreamed of a long weekend filled with hot cross buns, Easter Eggs and roast lamb? But it’s Good […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘World’s shortest IQ test’ will tell you if you’re smarter than 80% of humanity

    ‘World’s shortest IQ test’ will tell you if you’re smarter than 80% of humanity

    Just three question to establish whether you’re the wheat or the chaff Most tests to establish your intelligence are long and let’s be honest quite boring. So, here’s the solution if you can’t be bothered to sit through 50 questions asking you to find the pattern in a sequence. Psychologist Shane Frederick got 3,428 students […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Impressive’ mound of Stella cans cleared from hoarder’s house

    ‘Impressive’ mound of Stella cans cleared from hoarder’s house

    It was enough to fill an entire lorry Professionals removed a staggering mountain of Stella Artois beer cans from a hoarder’s filthy house after being called in to clear the property. Last year, Plymouth-based business Clear Junk cleared the hoarder’s home, removing what they described as an “impressive” amount of cans. In photos shared by […]

    2 years ago

  • Virgin Bet puts on first ever Women’s Day at Ayr Races

    Virgin Bet puts on first ever Women’s Day at Ayr Races

    In partnership with Virgin Bet Virgin Bet organised the first-ever Women’s Day at Ayr Racecourse to celebrate women in racing. On March 9, the event took place at Ayr Races, and served as a celebratory day to highlight that racing welcomes everyone and is open to everyone. The event featured two insightful panels hosted by […]

    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

  • King Charles gives Kate ‘blessing’ to do the one thing he never let Diana do

    King Charles gives Kate ‘blessing’ to do the one thing he never let Diana do

    ‘It will be with Charles’s blessing’ A royal expert has claimed that King Charles has given Kate Middleton permission to do the one thing he never wanted Princess Diana to do. The monarch is said to have given Kate his blessing for her and Prince William to take centre stage in the royal family, despite […]

    2 years ago

  • First of the missing Baltimore bridge workers has been named

    First of the missing Baltimore bridge workers has been named

    Six men are missing, presumed dead, following the accident The first of the missing men who were working on the Baltimore Bridge when it collapsed has been named as 49-year-old Miguel Luna. On Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a large cargo ship crashed into one of its pillars. At the time, road […]

    2 years ago

  • YouTuber Ninja announces cancer diagnosis

    YouTuber Ninja announces cancer diagnosis

    Ninja said he is still in ‘shock’ YouTube star Ninja, real name Tyler Blevins, has announced to his followers that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a post on X, the 32-year-old revealed the news but added that doctors are “optimistic” as it was caught “in the early stages.” He wrote: “Alright I’m still […]

    2 years ago

  • ITV viewers ‘unable to watch’ heartbreaking Derek Draper documentary

    ITV viewers ‘unable to watch’ heartbreaking Derek Draper documentary

    Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story was shot in the year leading up to his death ITV viewers were left in tears and ‘had to turn over’ as Kate Garraway opened up about her final year with husband Derek Draper in her new documentary. Draper passed away in December last year following a lengthy battle with serious health issues […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘No hope’ for six missing men following Baltimore Bridge collapse, officials say

    ‘No hope’ for six missing men following Baltimore Bridge collapse, officials say

    ‘We do not believe we are going to find these individuals alive’ The six men who are missing following the Baltimore Bridge collapse are presumed dead, authorities have confirmed. On Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a large cargo ship crashed into one of its pillars. At the time, road workers who were […]

    2 years ago

  • Expert explains main reasons how ship could have crashed into Baltimore Bridge

    Expert explains main reasons how ship could have crashed into Baltimore Bridge

    There is no indication that the crash was deliberate A shipping expert has explained why a cargo ship may have crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. On Tuesday, a “mass casualty event” was declared after the 1.6 mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore. A Singapore-flagged container ship called DALI struck […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Scary’ Baltimore Bridge footage resurfaces after collapse

    ‘Scary’ Baltimore Bridge footage resurfaces after collapse

    The bridge was compared to a ‘rollercoaster’ Footage has resurfaced online of someone driving across the ‘scary’ Baltimore Bridge, which collapsed after it was struck by a ship. On Tuesday, a “mass casualty event” was declared after the 1.6 mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore. The bridge had been struck by a Singapore-flagged […]

    2 years ago

  • London chip shop owner vows to keep Union Jack mural

    London chip shop owner vows to keep Union Jack mural

    The local council have told him to get rid of the mural A London fish and chip shop owner has said he has no plans to get rid of a Union Jack mural on the side of his shop, after the council ordered him to remove it. Chris Kainzi is the owners of the Golden […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Mass casualty event’ as bridge hit by ship collapses into river

    ‘Mass casualty event’ as bridge hit by ship collapses into river

    Rescue efforts are underway Baltimore Bridge has collapsed after it was struck by a “large vessel”, with several vehicles and individuals falling into the water. Emergency services are responding after a 911 caller reported an incident in the Francis Scott Key Bridge area at around 01:30am local time (05:30 GMT). “I can confirm at 1:35 a.m., […]

    2 years ago

  • Kanye West demands people stop calling him by his ‘slave name’

    Kanye West demands people stop calling him by his ‘slave name’

    ‘He didn’t take the decision to change his name lightly’ Kanye West has demanded that the music industry start calling him Ye instead of his “slave name.” Back in October 2021, the rapper legally changed his name to Ye, citing “personal reasons” for the name change. But despite making legally changing his name, many still […]

    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

  • Man charges people more for ‘parking like a wally’

    Man charges people more for ‘parking like a wally’

    He said he’s ‘amazed’ by how many people pay up A man has come up with an innovative price system for allowing people to use his car park – by charging them more if they park ‘like a wally.’ Few things are more annoying when you see a perfectly good parking space, which is sadly […]

    2 years ago

  • McDonald’s slashes price of Happy Meals to help families this Easter

    McDonald’s slashes price of Happy Meals to help families this Easter

    The deal will be available through the McDonald’s app McDonald’s has slashed the prices of its Happy Meals this Easter to help families out. Although nowadays you may enjoy a Big Mac or some Chicken Nuggets when you visit Maccies, the iconic Happy Meal was almost certainly your first memory of visiting the Golden Arches. […]

    2 years ago

  • Northern Lights set to be visible from the UK tonight

    Northern Lights set to be visible from the UK tonight

    The lights could be visible across the northern hemisphere The Northern Lights could be visible from parts of the UK tonight as a huge solar eruptions send streams of particles hit Earth. One of the most incredible spectacles the natural world has to offer, the aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, occur when […]

    2 years ago

  • Kate Garraway says lack of funding for Derek’s care has left her ‘800k in debt’

    Kate Garraway says lack of funding for Derek’s care has left her ‘800k in debt’

    ‘Derek’s needs were clearly so great, yet he didn’t warrant funded care’ Kate Garraway has said she is in hundreds of thousands of pounds in debt due to the cost of her late husband Derek Draper’s care. Draper passed away in December last year following a lengthy battle with serious health issues as a result […]

    2 years ago

  • Liam Gallagher ‘on downwards slide’ as he battles serious health conditions

    Liam Gallagher ‘on downwards slide’ as he battles serious health conditions

    ‘I’m definitely on the downwards slide’ Liam Gallagher has admitted he is “on the downwards slide” as he battles several health conditions. The 51-year-old suffers has spoken about how he’s trying to get healthy and “undo all the bad work” he’d done in his youth. The former Oasis frontman spoke to the Sun about his […]

    2 years ago

  • Restaurant owner goes viral for breakup revenge sign

    Restaurant owner goes viral for breakup revenge sign

    ‘Revenge is a dish best served barbecued’ A restaurant owner in Melbourne has gone viral after they put up a breakup revenge sign outside their new eatery. The sign was shared in a post on Reddit, where it was explained that it has been put up outside a new Korean BBQ opening up in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Olivia Colman says she would earn more money if she was a man

    Olivia Colman says she would earn more money if she was a man

    ‘If I was ‘Oliver’ Colman, I’d be earning a f**k of a lot more than I am!’ Olivia Colman has criticised the gender pay gap in the film industry, claiming she would have been paid more in her career if she was a man. Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about her latest movie, Wicked Little […]

    2 years ago

  • Joao Cancelo slams ‘liar’ Pep Guardiola and ‘ungrateful’ Man City

    Joao Cancelo slams ‘liar’ Pep Guardiola and ‘ungrateful’ Man City

    ‘Lies were told!’ Joao Cancelo has accused his former boss Pep Guardiola of lying about why he left Manchester City, adding that the club are ‘ungrateful.’ The Portuguese defender is currently on loan at Barcelona from Man City. He had joined the Premier League club in 2019, but departed suddenly at the start of last […]

    2 years ago

  • Simpsons prediction comes true 30 years later with bizarre musical collab

    Simpsons prediction comes true 30 years later with bizarre musical collab

    The Simpsons have done it again The Simpsons has become famous over the years for its remarkable knack for some of predicting the future, and it looks like it’s done it again. Fans of the iconic yellow family may well remember the 1996 episode Homerpalooza, which included a joke about hip-hop icons Cypress Hill teaming up […]

    2 years ago

  • Maya Jama responds after ‘swearing’ live on Saturday Night Takeaway

    Maya Jama responds after ‘swearing’ live on Saturday Night Takeaway

    Viewers thought she suffered an unfortunate slip of the tongue Maya Jama has responded to claims that she ‘swore’ during her appearance on Saturday Night Takeaway. The Love Island presenter was the Star Guest Announcer on the hugely popular ITV show, hosted by Ant and Dec. One of the acts on Saturday’s edition was a […]

    2 years ago

  • Tyson Fury hints wife Paris is expecting 8th child with cryptic post

    Tyson Fury hints wife Paris is expecting 8th child with cryptic post

    The boxer hinted at the news on social media Tyson Fury has hinted his wife Paris is pregnant with their eight child, in a cryptic post on social media. The heavyweight boxer shared a photo of his wife on Instagram, as Paris celebrated her niece’s 16th birthday party. Reposting a picture of Paris on his […]

    2 years ago

  • School bullies end up earning more money in middle age, study finds

    School bullies end up earning more money in middle age, study finds

    They were also more likely to have higher job satisfaction A study spanning five decades has found that children who were bullies at school are more likely to earn more money in middle age. Researchers from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex used data about almost 7,000 people born […]

    2 years ago

  • Maths question for 10-year-olds is leaving adults stumped

    Maths question for 10-year-olds is leaving adults stumped

    ‘I would fail fifth grade math’ A maths question for primary school pupils has left adults baffled. The tricky head-scratcher was shared on Reddit by a sibling who was left confused by his younger brother’s homework. The Reddit user wrote: “A test problem on my 5th-grade brother’s math exam. The question was all about working […]

    2 years ago

  • FA Cup semi-final moved following police intervention

    FA Cup semi-final moved following police intervention

    It’s been deemed a high-risk fixture The kick-off time of the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Coventry has been moved following an intervention by the Metropolitan Police. The last four tie between the two sides will now be played at the earlier time of 15:30 on Sunday, April 21. The FA had initially […]

    2 years ago

  • Ingrown hair left man in coma with 4% chance of survival

    Ingrown hair left man in coma with 4% chance of survival

    Doctors couldn’t work out what was wrong with him A man was left in a coma with a four per cent chance of survival after he tried to remove an ingrown hair. Steven Spinale, from Texas, contracted an infection after he tried to remove an ingrown hair in his grown, the Metro reports. This led […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 391

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 391

    Spring equiznox Spring is springing guys. It’s so close. The temperature isn’t quite where we’d like it, but the lighter mornings are here and soon the clocks will leap forwards, ending the winter gloom. I’m officially crowning this the first quiz of spring. Yes, it’s the Spring Equiznox. I was tempted to write something here […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Groundbreaking’ lung cancer vaccine in development

    ‘Groundbreaking’ lung cancer vaccine in development

    It could cover around 90 per cent of all lung cancers Scientists are creating the world’s first lung cancer vaccine which would prevent the disease in people who are at high risk. Researchers at the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London (UCL) are working on the ‘LungVax’, which would activate […]

    2 years ago