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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  • Met Office issues update on chances of seeing Northern Lights tonight

    Met Office issues update on chances of seeing Northern Lights tonight

    The lights could appear in the skies again The Met Office has given an update on the chances of the Northern Lights being visible in the UK tonight. Brits across the country were treated to a dazzling display on Friday (May 10) as the lights – which are also known as the Aurora Borealis – […]

    2 years ago

  • What are the Northern Lights and why are they visible in the UK

    What are the Northern Lights and why are they visible in the UK

    The UK is experiencing a very rare event In the last 24 hours, your social media feed has probably been full of pictures of the Northern Lights after the UK was treated to the incredible spectacle on Friday night. If you missed the lights, also called the aurora borealis, then fear not as you they […]

    2 years ago

  • Expert gives top tips for seeing the Northern Lights tonight

    Expert gives top tips for seeing the Northern Lights tonight

    There’s another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight A meteorologist has shared his top tips for seeing the Northern Lights tonight, with the UK set to witness another incredible spectacle. On Friday night (May 10), Brits across the country were treated to a dazzling display as the lights – which are also known as […]

    2 years ago

  • Netherlands disqualified from Eurovision following ‘incident’

    Netherlands disqualified from Eurovision following ‘incident’

    Joost Klein had been one of the favourites to win The Netherlands’ entrant for Eurovision has been kicked out of the contest following an “incident” on Thursday night. Joost Klein, who was due to represent the Netherlands in Saturday night’s grand final, allegedly made verbal threats to a female production worker at the event’s venue […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield ‘offered TV return’ as he ‘leans on celebrity friends for support’

    Phillip Schofield ‘offered TV return’ as he ‘leans on celebrity friends for support’

    TV execs have apparently ‘been in touch’ with Schofield Phillip Schofield is said to have been ‘offered a TV return’ and has been offered support by celebrity friends including Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. The celebrity pair were seen laughing and joking in London recent’y, the Mirror reports. Schofield quit ITV last year after he admitted […]

    2 years ago

  • Where you can see the Northern Lights tonight in the UK

    Where you can see the Northern Lights tonight in the UK

    There could be another chance to the see the Aurora Borealis The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK again tonight, giving stargazers another opportunity to see the incredible phenomenon. Brits across the country were treated to a dazzling display on Friday (May 10) as the lights – which are also known […]

    2 years ago

  • Northern Lights should be visible for ‘all of UK’ tonight

    Northern Lights should be visible for ‘all of UK’ tonight

    Eyes to the skies everyone A huge solar storm will mean the Norther Lights could be visible across “all of the UK”, according to weather forecasters. On Friday and Saturday, a rare and intense solar storm will hit Earth, meaning that the aurora borealis a.k.a. the Northern Lights, will be visible as far south as […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 398

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 398

    Brought to you in Partnership with O2 Afternoon quizzers, I do hope you’re well. This week’s quiz is bought to you by Priority from O2 who are offering the chance for two lucky gaming fans to win a gaming trip of a lifetime with World of Warcraft: The War Within. Along with offering pre-sale access […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis urges followers to check if they’re eligible for £6,000 payment

    Martin Lewis urges followers to check if they’re eligible for £6,000 payment

    ‘It’s the most lucrative thing many can do with their money’ Martin Lewis has urged Brits to check if they could land themselves thousands of pounds before time runs out. The Money Saving Expert warned that the “clock is ticking” for people aged between 45 and 73 to potentially boost your state pension by thousands. […]

    2 years ago

  • Applicants wanted for next series of Big Brother later this year

    Applicants wanted for next series of Big Brother later this year

    We all know someone who would be great in the Big Brother house Applicants are wanted for the new series of Big Brother which is set to be aired on ITV later this year. The hit reality show returned to the nation’s screens last year, and casting is now open for the next series. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Justin Bieber and wife Hailey are expecting their first child together

    Justin Bieber and wife Hailey are expecting their first child together

    Baby Bieber is on the way Hailey and Justin Bieber are expecting their first child together, the couple have announced. In a post on social media, the pair shared videos and pictures of Hailey in which she showed off her baby bump in a white lace dress. A representative for the 27-year-old confirmed to the […]

    2 years ago

  • Cruise ship gives warning to all passengers before arriving in popular city

    Cruise ship gives warning to all passengers before arriving in popular city

    The cruise operator was praised for the move Passengers on a cruise ship were all handed a warning letter before the ship docked in a popular tourist destination in Mexico. The captain of the Carnival Cruises ship penned the letter to those onboard ahead of their arrival in Ensenada. The letter gave passengers an “important” […]

    2 years ago

  • Lily Allen says the term ‘nepo baby’ is sexist

    Lily Allen says the term ‘nepo baby’ is sexist

    ‘It’s infantilising’ Lily Allen has said she thinks the term ‘nepo baby’ is sexist because it is only used when talking about women. ‘Nepo baby’ is a term used by some online when talking about celebrities who have been helped along in their careers by famous parents. Lily and her brother Alfie Allen – best […]

    2 years ago

  • Jose Mourinho wants to manage Manchester United again

    Jose Mourinho wants to manage Manchester United again

    Mourinho would ‘walk’ to Manchester for a second spell at the club Jose Mourinho would like to return to Manchester United for a second stint at the club, according to sources close to the manager. It’s as speculation mounts over the future of current United boss Erik ten Hag. On Monday night, the Red Devils […]

    2 years ago

  • Final decision on Nottingham Forest points deduction confirmed following appeal

    Final decision on Nottingham Forest points deduction confirmed following appeal

    Forest were docked four points earlier this season Nottingham Forest have been unsuccessful in their appeal against their Premier League points deduction. The East Midlands club were docked four points earlier this season for breach of the league’s profit and sustainability rules. Forest appealed the decision, but an independent commission has decided to uphold the […]

    2 years ago

  • Olly Alexander says he’s ‘ambivalent’ about ‘divisive’ Union Jack

    Olly Alexander says he’s ‘ambivalent’ about ‘divisive’ Union Jack

    ‘It can feel nationalist, but it can also feel like a representation of what’s good about the UK’ Eurovision’s Olly Alexander has admitted to having an “ambivalent” attitude towards the Union Jack ahead of the song contest this weekend. Alexander, who rose to fame as Years and Years, is the UK’s entry for this year’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala dress leaves fans fearing for her health

    Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala dress leaves fans fearing for her health

    ‘The beauty standards her family set get higher and more unattainable every year’ Kim Kardashian sparked concerns for her health with her Met Gala dress on Monday night. Last night, one of the biggest fashion events of the year took place as some of the most famous faces took part in their annual competition to […]

    2 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher says Casemiro should ‘know he only has three games left’ at the top level

    Jamie Carragher says Casemiro should ‘know he only has three games left’ at the top level

    ‘Leave the football before the football leaves you’ Jamie Carragher has said Casemiro should “know that he should only have another three games left at the top level” after Manchester United’s humiliating 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. United were thrashed at Selhurst Park on Monday night, the latest result in a season of disappointments for […]

    2 years ago

  • Kate Garraway says she’s withdrawing cash from her pension to pay for bills

    Kate Garraway says she’s withdrawing cash from her pension to pay for bills

    She’s used the money to pay for ‘belated bills’ Kate Garraway has said she has had to withdraw money from her pension in order to pay for the cost of the medical care for her late husband, Derek Draper. The news anchor made the revelation during a debate on Good Morning Britain on Monday about […]

    2 years ago

  • Sausage Party sequel with original cast returning set to drop this summer

    Sausage Party sequel with original cast returning set to drop this summer

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The first poster for Sausage Party: Foodtopia has also been released A Sausage Party sequel series is arriving on Prime Video this summer. Cast your minds back to the summer of 2016. The UK had voted to leave the […]

    2 years ago

  • Referee to wear camera during Crystal Palace vs Man Utd tonight

    Referee to wear camera during Crystal Palace vs Man Utd tonight

    ‘RefCam’ will be in action The referee for tonight’s match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United will wear camera in a Premier League first. Jarred Gillett will wear a head-mounted video camera, called RefCam, during Monday night’s match at Selhurst Park. Whilst the footage will not be broadcast live, it will be used in a […]

    2 years ago

  • Darwin Nunez deletes all Liverpool pictures off his Instagram

    Darwin Nunez deletes all Liverpool pictures off his Instagram

    He’s removed almost all trace of Liverpool from his account Darwin Nunez has deleted all posts relating to Liverpool from his Instagram account, sparking speculation about his future at the club. Despite 18 goals and 13 assists for his side this season, the Uruguayan remains a divisive player amongst Liverpool supporters. Although the striker’s talent […]

    2 years ago

  • West Ham ‘agree terms’ with David Moyes replacement

    West Ham ‘agree terms’ with David Moyes replacement

    He will join the club ‘from next season’ West Ham have already lined up the man they want to replace David Moyes as manager at the club, according to reports. On Sunday, it was reported that West Ham had decided to part ways with the Scottish manager. This came after the Hammers were thrashed 5-0 […]

    2 years ago

  • Will Ferrell buys ‘large stake’ in one of England’s biggest football clubs

    Will Ferrell buys ‘large stake’ in one of England’s biggest football clubs

    Ferrell is said to have fallen in love with English football Hollywood star Will Ferrell has reportedly bought a large stake in one of English football’s biggest clubs – Leeds United. According to the Sun, Ferrell has followed the lead of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy deciding to invest in an EFL club. Reynolds […]

    2 years ago

  • British plumber’s invoice goes viral after he fixes boiler of terminally-ill 91-year-old

    British plumber’s invoice goes viral after he fixes boiler of terminally-ill 91-year-old

    Correction: Following an investigation led by the BBC, it is alleged that plumber, James Anderson, had fabricated numerous stories about himself to paint himself as a hero. The original story we published goes as follows. A British plumber went viral after he fixed the boiler of a terminally-ill 91-year-old and decided not to charge her […]

    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

  • Margot Robbie had no idea her husband was actually in Harry Potter

    Margot Robbie had no idea her husband was actually in Harry Potter

    ‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 33-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

    2 years ago

  • Reporter shares Mayo joke with Caelan Doris after Leinster Croke Park win

    Reporter shares Mayo joke with Caelan Doris after Leinster Croke Park win

    ‘A Mayo man winning at Croke Park, not a bad day!’ Caelan Doris shared a joke with a reported about his Mayo roots after Leinster’s thrilling victory at Croke Park. Leinster held off a stirring comeback from Northampton Saints in their European Champions Cup semi-final to reach their third consecutive final and continue their quest […]

    2 years ago

  • Gibson Park proved why he is the 9 in the world and fans agree

    Gibson Park proved why he is the 9 in the world and fans agree

    ‘Gibson-Park is on another level here’ Jamison Gibson-Park has put in an ‘outrageous’ performance in Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton, proving why he’s widely considered the best nine in the world at the moment. Leinster faced off against the Gallagher Premiership leaders at Croke Park in front of an 82,000 sell-out crowd, holding off […]

    2 years ago

  • Northampton star with unfortunate choice of words ahead of Croke Park clash

    Northampton star with unfortunate choice of words ahead of Croke Park clash

    The clip has since been deleted A clip of Northampton player Tommy Freeman speaking before his side’s match at Croke Park has been deleted because of an unfortunate choice of words. On Saturday evening, Northampton will become the first-ever English club to play at Croke Park when they take on Leinster in the semi-finals of […]

    2 years ago

  • Ipswich Town secure promotion to the Premier League

    Ipswich Town secure promotion to the Premier League

    It’s back-to-back promotions for the Tractor Boys! Ipswich Town have been promoted to the Premier League. On the final day of the Championship season, Ipswich went into their game against lowly Huddersfield knowing they needed just a point to secure promotion. The only way they could have been overtaken by Leeds was if they’d lost […]

    2 years ago

  • Archaeologists make City of David discovery that could prove Bible is true

    Archaeologists make City of David discovery that could prove Bible is true

    It’s after a decade-long study Researchers have uncovered new findings about a site in ancient Jerusalem, which matches up with an account from the Bible. Archaeologists have been studying a section of ancient wall in the City of David, the archeological site that formed the original town of Jerusalem, for the last decade. It had […]

    2 years ago

  • Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd ‘investigated for his conduct’

    Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd ‘investigated for his conduct’

    Gadd was cleared of any wrongdoing Richard Gadd, the creator of the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, was investigated by producers about his professional conduct after he dated someone who auditioned for the show. In recent weeks, Baby Reindeer has been the TV show everyone’s talking about. The series recounts the real-world experience Gadd had […]

    2 years ago

  • Greggs axes ‘unreal’ fan-favourite from menu and customers aren’t happy

    Greggs axes ‘unreal’ fan-favourite from menu and customers aren’t happy

    ‘Don’t do this to us!’ Greggs fans are devastated after realising that a much-loved item has been axed from its menu. There are few more popular high street chains than Greggs. Whether its the classic sausage rolls, the cheese and bean melt, a yum yum or donut, there’s something in there for everyone. One thing […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 397

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 397

    Quiz is where the fun begins It’s Friday, happy days. They never get old these Fridays. Every week, good ol’ Friday always delivers the goods. Mr Consistent, isn’t he? Although it’s not quite May 4th, you better believe I’m giving you a Star Wars round this week. Just the one round though, and don’t worry, […]

    2 years ago

  • Vinnie Jones urges football fans to pick up a ball and play wherever they can

    Vinnie Jones urges football fans to pick up a ball and play wherever they can

    In partnership with Pepsi Vinnie Jones has teamed up with Pepsi to celebrate the beautiful game, encouraging football fans to pick up a ball, find spaces to play football and come up with creative ways of enjoying the sport. The Wimbledon legend turned Hollywood actor was speaking to JOE as part of Pepsi’s new football […]

    2 years ago

  • Apple confirms its working quickly to fix alarming iPhone bug

    Apple confirms its working quickly to fix alarming iPhone bug

    iPhone users have been reporting the issue for a few days Apple has said it is working to try and fix a problem which has been causing some iPhone alarms to not work. Over the last few days, iPhone users have been complaining that their alarms are not going off in the morning. TikTok user […]

    2 years ago

  • Stomach-churning moment raw meat ‘crawls off table’ at restaurant

    Stomach-churning moment raw meat ‘crawls off table’ at restaurant

    There’s an explanation as to how the meat ‘came back to life’ Diners at a restaurant were left horrified when a piece of raw ‘zombie’ meat managed to crawl off a plate and onto the floor. In footage that went viral online back in 2019, the piece of raw meat can be seen spasming, and […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman who won £176,000 on lottery only took home £126,000 due to little-known rule

    Woman who won £176,000 on lottery only took home £126,000 due to little-known rule

    They only took home about two-thirds of the winnings A woman who won a huge jackpot on the lottery ended up taking home a much smaller amount due to a little-known rule. Ashley Smith, from Kentucky, couldn’t believe it when she won  $224,000 (£176,000) on an online lottery game one night. Speaking about the win, […]

    2 years ago

  • Everyone is saying the same thing about Liverpool’s new kit

    Everyone is saying the same thing about Liverpool’s new kit

    Even those who liked the kit couldn’t ignore this Liverpool fans have been reacting to their side’s new shirt for next season, and many have been raising the same issue with it. On Thursday morning, Liverpool revealed their new home kit for the 2024/25 season. The new jersey is inspired by the 1984 European Cup […]

    2 years ago