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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  • EXCLUSIVE: Sadiq Khan says Susan Hall’s mayoral campaign has ‘amplified racism’

    EXCLUSIVE: Sadiq Khan says Susan Hall’s mayoral campaign has ‘amplified racism’

    ‘Anyone in this day and age who can like Enoch Powell, there’s questions to be answered’ Sadiq Khan has said Susan Hall “amplified racism” during her campaign to become London mayor. On Thursday, voters across the capital will go to the polls to vote for their next mayor. Khan is seeking re-election as mayor, with […]

    2 years ago

  • Here’s everything we know about the Hainault sword attack

    Here’s everything we know about the Hainault sword attack

    A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder On Tuesday morning, police were called to Hainault in north-east London after a man wielding a samurai-style sword attacked a number of people. The attack left a 14-year-old boy dead and four people, including two police officers, injured. Here’s everything we know about the incident and […]

    2 years ago

  • Daniel Radcliffe breaks silence on JK Rowling row

    Daniel Radcliffe breaks silence on JK Rowling row

    The Harry Potter star reasserted his support for the ‘rights of LGBTQ people’ Daniel Radcliffe has said J.K. Rowling’s comments about the transgender community make him “really sad.” The actor achieved worldwide stardom for his role as Harry Potter in the film franchise based on Rowling’s hugely successful books. But in recent years, she has […]

    2 years ago

  • Chilling words revealed of suspect behind Hainault sword attack

    Chilling words revealed of suspect behind Hainault sword attack

    The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder Witnesses have revealed the words of a man suspected of carrying out a sword attack in north-east London. On Tuesday morning, police responded to a critical incident in Hainault in which a number of people had been stabbed. A 14-year-old boy was killed in the attack, […]

    2 years ago

  • Scooby-Doo live-action series in development

    Scooby-Doo live-action series in development

    It’s been 20 years since we last saw the Mystery Gang in a live-action Scooby-Doo project A Scooby-Doo live-action series is in development, with Netflix close to agreeing a deal for the project, according to reports. Deadline says Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series is nearing a deal at the streaming giant with a script-to-series commitment. This would […]

    2 years ago

  • Jackie Chan reveals that he’s never heard of the Kardashians

    Jackie Chan reveals that he’s never heard of the Kardashians

    What a blissful existence Jackie Chan made plenty of people very envious after he revealed in an interview that he is completely unaware of the Kardashians’ existence. The film icon and martial arts legend was being interviewed by Access Hollywood when he was asked who his favourite Kardashian is. Completely baffled, the 70-year-old seemed to […]

    2 years ago

  • Line of Duty star Brian McCardie dies aged 59

    Line of Duty star Brian McCardie dies aged 59

    Tributes have been paid to the ‘wonderful and passionate actor’ Actor Brian McCardie has passed away at the age of 59, his wife has announced. The Scot was best known for his role as crime boss John Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hunter in the hit BBC police drama Line of Duty, and also starred as Sir Marcus […]

    2 years ago

  • Boy, 14, killed in London sword attack, police confirm

    Boy, 14, killed in London sword attack, police confirm

    The boy was among five injured A 14-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a man with a sword in London. On Tuesday morning, a critical incident was declared at Hainault tube station in the north-east of the capital after several people were attacked by a man with a samurai sword. In an update […]

    2 years ago

  • People baffled after learning how much the average person has sex

    People baffled after learning how much the average person has sex

    ‘I’m bring down the average so you guys feel better about yourselves’ Everyone’s sex life is different. Whilst some feel ’empowered’ by sleeping with literally hundreds of people, others are more than happy to go without sex. There’s no right or wrong answer to what the perfect sex life is. But whilst there are extremes […]

    2 years ago

  • Russell Brand says baptism in the Thames ‘changed’ him

    Russell Brand says baptism in the Thames ‘changed’ him

    He described it as an ‘incredible profound experience’ Russell Brand has said he has “changed” and “transitioned” after he was baptised in the River Thames. Last week, the 48-year-old posted a video on social media in which he announced he would be getting baptised. The media personality described baptism as an “opportunity to leave the […]

    2 years ago

  • Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul rules finally confirmed

    Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul rules finally confirmed

    The fight will go down on both men’s professional records The rules for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul have been confirmed, with the fight to be sanctioned as a professional bout. On July 20, Tyson will make his return to the ring when he takes on social media star Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]

    2 years ago

  • Cancer patient wins more than £1bn on lottery

    Cancer patient wins more than £1bn on lottery

    It was one of the biggest jackpots in US history A cancer patient has said he can find a “good doctor” after he, his wife and a friend won $1.326 billion (£1.058bn) on the lottery. On Monday (April 29), Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and their friend Laiza Chao were announced as the winners of the […]

    2 years ago

  • British man injured in shark attack is now ‘able to communicate’

    British man injured in shark attack is now ‘able to communicate’

    His wife has given an update on his condition A British man who was seriously injured a shark attack in Tobago is “able to communicate” and “aware of what is happening,” his wife has said. Peter Smith was on the Caribbean island with his wife Jo and friends when he was attacked in Courland Bay, […]

    2 years ago

  • Bank holiday set to be a scorcher as Met Office issues new update

    Bank holiday set to be a scorcher as Met Office issues new update

    Did somebody say barbecue? The UK looks set to enjoy some much-improved weather this bank holiday weekend as temperatures soar. This April has been doing its best November impression, with much of the country experiencing chilly temperatures not far above single figures and stormy conditions, particularly over the last few days. But finally, it seems […]

    2 years ago

  • Toughest animal on earth revealed after brutal AI fight pits 256 species against each other

    Toughest animal on earth revealed after brutal AI fight pits 256 species against each other

    The simulation was ‘meticulously engineered’ to find the toughest animal Artificial intelligence has crowned the toughest animal on planet Earth after it was asked to simulate a fight between 256 different species. Animal Match-up asked the AI technology to simulate a knockout tournament involving 256 animals to find out which one was the toughest of […]

    2 years ago

  • Supercomputer simulation predicts when humans will be wiped out

    Supercomputer simulation predicts when humans will be wiped out

    Earth could be transformed into an uninhabitable supercontinent devoid of food or water A new scientific study has predicted when humans and mammals will be wiped off the face of the Earth as a result of extreme global warming. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, warns that temperatures of 70C will turn the planet into […]

    2 years ago

  • Shoppers slam ‘selfish’ woman after she takes 60 packs of reduced bacon

    Shoppers slam ‘selfish’ woman after she takes 60 packs of reduced bacon

    Her pork haul split opinion A woman has been accused of not ‘thinking of others’ after she bought dozens of packets of reduced bacon for herself. The shopper, Jean, clearly couldn’t believe her luck when she noticed the slashed prices on the pork product as she was browsing her local B&M store. So Jean decided […]

    2 years ago

  • George Gilbey’s mum reveals his final words to her

    George Gilbey’s mum reveals his final words to her

    Gilbey had been trying to raise money to so he could move closer to his daughter The mum of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has revealed what his final words to her were before his death. Gilbey died last month after he fell through a skylight while working on a roof. A coroner heard that he […]

    2 years ago

  • Exact date Brits are set to see temperatures soar into 20s

    Exact date Brits are set to see temperatures soar into 20s

    Finally, some warm weather is on the way The UK looks like it’s finally about to experience some higher temperatures and sunny weather just in time for the bank holiday weekend. Despite the fact that spring is well underway and May is just around the corner, the weather seems determined to make us think it’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Rageh Omaar was ‘determined to finish News at 10’ after becoming unwell

    Rageh Omaar was ‘determined to finish News at 10’ after becoming unwell

    The newsreader is ‘recovering at home with his family’ ITV newsreader Rageh Omaar has released a statement after he fell unwell during a live broadcast, saying he was “determined to finish presenting the programme.” Omaar was presenting the News at Ten on ITV1 on Friday when he started to stumble over his words and struggled […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum slammed for setting up GoFundMe to build her ‘dream home’

    Mum slammed for setting up GoFundMe to build her ‘dream home’

    She wants to build the home on a friend’s land A mum has been criticised for launching a GoFundMe page asking for $40,000 (£20,890) to build her ‘dream home.’ Kara-Louise Hoppo is a single mum to four boys, and had shared the fundraiser on a local Facebook page. However, she ended up deleting the post […]

    2 years ago

  • ITV News presenter slams broadcaster for not taking Rageh Omaar off air

    ITV News presenter slams broadcaster for not taking Rageh Omaar off air

    He questioned ITV’s handling of the situation A former ITV News correspondent has criticised the channel for not taking newsreader Rageh Omaar off air after he became “unwell” during a live broadcast. Omaar was presenting the News at Ten on ITV1 on Friday when he started to stumble over his words and struggled to read […]

    2 years ago

  • Social Network creator writing sequel about Facebook’s influence on society

    Social Network creator writing sequel about Facebook’s influence on society

    ‘Facebook has been tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible’ The writer of The Social Network has hinted that he is writing a sequel about Facebook’s influence on society. Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay for the acclaimed biographical drama, which portrays the founding of Facebook. The 2010 movie sees Jesse Eisenberg play […]

    2 years ago

  • Brit receiving ‘critical care’ after shark attack near shore

    Brit receiving ‘critical care’ after shark attack near shore

    People were ‘physically trying to fight off the shark’ A British tourist has been seriously injured after being attacked by a shark in the Caribbean. The 64-year-old suffered serious injuries to his left arm, left leg and stomach, according to a local official. The attack took place 10 metres off the shore of Courland Bay, […]

    2 years ago

  • Gogglebox fans furious after show makes major change

    Gogglebox fans furious after show makes major change

    Some said the change ‘totally threw them off’ Gogglebox viewers were left angry and confused by a significant change made to the show for the first time in its history. On Friday night’s episode of the much-loved Channel 4 show, fans were blindsided by a change made to the opening titles. First broadcast in 2013, […]

    2 years ago

  • ITV newsreader receiving medical care after worrying broadcast

    ITV newsreader receiving medical care after worrying broadcast

    Viewers expressed concern for his wellbeing during the broadcast ITV newsreader Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after he became “unwell” live on air, ITV has said. Omaar was presenting the News at Ten on ITV1 on Friday when he started to stumble over his words and struggled to read the bulletins. The broadcast prompted […]

    2 years ago

  • Why Heineken is the perfect beer to pair food with

    Why Heineken is the perfect beer to pair food with

    We took a trip to Amsterdam to find out how Heineken delivers its perfectly balanced taste Whilst many of you reading this will be familiar with pairing wines with food, a lot of you probably wouldn’t think that beers can match up with a meal. You’d be wrong. Others of you may think ‘beer is […]

    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

    Make sure you’re not making these mistakes 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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Steve Jobs had a ‘beer test’ he used for Apple job interviews

    Steve Jobs had a ‘beer test’ he used for Apple job interviews

    Jobs wanted to break the trend of candidates giving prepared answers Steve Jobs apparently had a ‘beer test’ that he would use during interviews for potential new employees. Going slightly against the idea that job interviews should be pretty formal affairs, the late Apple CEO wanted to buck the trend of people turning up to […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 396

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 396

    Cometh the hour, cometh the quiz Is this the most November-y April known to man? We got excited with some sun and mild temperatures a few weeks ago, but how foolish we were. It’s cold, grey, rainy and incredibly un-spring-esque. I simply refuse to believe this is the weather we’re going to greet May with. […]

    2 years ago

  • Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol

    Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol

    At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should think about giving up alcohol completely. Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. The NHS recommends that adults don’t […]

    2 years ago

  • Pet Shop Boys singer claims Taylor Swift ‘doesn’t have any famous songs’

    Pet Shop Boys singer claims Taylor Swift ‘doesn’t have any famous songs’

    ‘What is Taylor Swift’s Billie Jean?’ The Pet Shop Boys’ singer Neil Tennant has criticised Taylor Swift’s music, saying that couldn’t understand her popularity. It’s been difficult to avoid Swift’s music over the last week (or even the last year for that matter) after she released her new album The Tortured Poets Department. Since its […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s first vaccine for skin cancer being tested on UK patients

    World’s first vaccine for skin cancer being tested on UK patients

    It’s been hailed as ‘one of the most exciting developments in modern cancer therapy’ The world’s first jab to stop the deadliest form of skin cancer is being tested on patients in the UK. The mRNA vaccine, which uses the same technology as current Covid vaccines, is personalised to each person and tells the body […]

    2 years ago

  • Luke Littler booed in Liverpool after ‘rattling’ crowd

    Luke Littler booed in Liverpool after ‘rattling’ crowd

    The United fan was keen to remind the locals about the Merseyside derby score Luke Littler was met with a hostile reception in Liverpool as he won his third night of the Premier League season. Littler has become a household name ever since his stunning performance at the World Championships, and has continued that form […]

    2 years ago

  • Eminem confirms new album will be dropping this summer

    Eminem confirms new album will be dropping this summer

    It’s will be his first album in more than four years Eminem has announced his 12th studio album, ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)’ will be arriving this year. Shortly before his appearance at the NFL Draft on Thursday night, a trailer for the new album was shown, which revealed the album would […]

    2 years ago

  • PlayStation Plus quietly adds brand new game to catalogue

    PlayStation Plus quietly adds brand new game to catalogue

    The game had its worldwide release this week A brand new game has dropped on PlayStation Plus on the same day it had its worldwide release. PlayStation fans reading this will no doubt be very familiar with how PS Plus releases usually work. Most of the time, Sony will add new titles to the platform […]

    2 years ago

  • Two Premier League players arrested on suspicion of rape

    Two Premier League players arrested on suspicion of rape

    They have been released on bail Two Premier League players have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape. The footballers, who are both 19 and play for the same club, were arrested released on bail after being interviewed by police. Their club has declined to comment. A statement from a police spokesperson said: “Officers […]

    2 years ago

  • Police issues update after loose blood-covered horses injure four in London

    Police issues update after loose blood-covered horses injure four in London

    A number of people are receiving treatment Police have issued a statement after seven horses – including one which appeared to have blood on it – ran loose through central London. Footage online showed the animals running along the roads of the capital. The horses are thought to belong to the Household Cavalry, which is […]

    2 years ago

  • Tesla profits down by more than half amid fall in demand

    Tesla profits down by more than half amid fall in demand

    Tesla admitted it had faced ‘numerous challenges’ this year Tesla has seen its profits fall by 55 per cent this quarter compared to the same period last year, its latest financial figures show. Along with a drastic fall in profits, the electric vehicle manufacturer saw its revenues fall by nine per cent, to $21.3bn. This […]

    2 years ago

  • Conor Gallagher responds to brutal sign held up by young Chelsea fan

    Conor Gallagher responds to brutal sign held up by young Chelsea fan

    TV cameras picked out the fan in the crowd Conor Gallagher has responded to a sign held up by a young Chelsea fan following their 5-0 defeat at Arsenal. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were humiliated at the Emirates on Tuesday night as braces from Kai Havertz and Ben White followed Leandro Trossard’s opener. The thrashing came […]

    2 years ago