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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  • Gen Z have cancelled skinny jeans and suggested an alternative style

    Gen Z have cancelled skinny jeans and suggested an alternative style

    Has the skinny jean had its day? From the flares and platform shoes of the 1970s, through to whatever was going on in the Noughties, fashion is ever-changing just like the society we live in. This means that trends we remember growing up with and loving will also inevitably also fade away, making some of […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    ‘You could be prosecuted’ Martin Lewis has issued a ‘don’t do it warning’ over a supposed car insurance hack some drivers are using. The Money Saving Expert warned motorists that the ‘fronting’ could land them in big trouble as it actually constitutes fraud. ‘Fronting’ is where a car owner adds a parent or relative as […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to unmarried couples who live together

    Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to unmarried couples who live together

    The Money Saving Expert had advice for unmarried couples Martin Lewis has issued a warning to any couples who are living together but are not married. With marriage rates down and cohabiting up, more and more couples are living together whilst not married. However, the Money Saving Expert has a word of warning for any […]

    2 years ago

  • Greggs to launch Fish Finger Sandwich this week

    Greggs to launch Fish Finger Sandwich this week

    A match made in heaven Greggs has announced it will be launching a brand-new Fish Finger Sandwich and Fish Finger Wrap this week. Yes, the UK’s favourite bakery has decided its time to have a crack at making what is arguably the UK’s favourite sandwich. From Thursday (May 23), the Fish Finger Sandwich and wrap […]

    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

  • First official image of Stranger Things season 5 released

    First official image of Stranger Things season 5 released

    The image was shared by the official Stranger Things account The first pictures of season five of Stranger Things has been released by Netflix, giving fans their first peek at the upcoming series. It’s been almost two years since we last visited Hawkins and the Upside Down, and whilst we know season five – which […]

    2 years ago

  • Ian Wright wells up as he makes final Match of the Day appearance

    Ian Wright wells up as he makes final Match of the Day appearance

    The end of an era Ian Wright was tearing up as he made his final appearance on Match of the Day, during which he was presented with a special gold cap. The Arsenal legend had announced in December that this season would be his last as a pundit on Match of the Day. And on […]

    2 years ago

  • Diddy speaks out after video of him attacking ex-girlfriend surfaces

    Diddy speaks out after video of him attacking ex-girlfriend surfaces

    The rapper said he was ‘disgusted’ by his actions Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has apologised for attacking his ex-girlfriend Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura after footage of the 2016 incident emerged. In a video on his Instagram page, the rapper said he took full responsibility for his “inexcusable” actions in the clip, which was aired by CNN earlier […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Someone will die’ from levels of E coli in British rivers, warns expert

    ‘Someone will die’ from levels of E coli in British rivers, warns expert

    ‘I’m not exaggerating, somebody is going to die because of these levels’ An expert has warned MPs that ‘somebody is going to die’ because of the levels of E. Coli in British rivers. Earlier this week, the Environment Agency said it would start monitoring the water quality at 27 wild swimming spots which would be designated […]

    2 years ago

  • Stephen Fry and Liam Neeson call for Kevin Spacey to return to acting

    Stephen Fry and Liam Neeson call for Kevin Spacey to return to acting

    Neeson described Spacey as a ‘good man and a man of character’ The likes of Stephen Fry and Liam Neeson have voiced their support for Kevin Spacey to return to acting. The pair were part of a group of stars who told the Telegraph that the actor must be allowed to resume his career after […]

    2 years ago

  • Original PS2 games ‘coming to PS4 and PS5’

    Original PS2 games ‘coming to PS4 and PS5’

    This would be huge Classic PlayStation 2 games could be coming to next-gen consoles. The PlayStation 2 is easily one of the most iconic games consoles of all time, and will probably have been the first proper console many of you owned. By default, many of the games from that era hold huge nostalgia. But […]

    2 years ago

  • GTA 6 to be released in autumn 2025

    GTA 6 to be released in autumn 2025

    The release date for GTA 6 has been narrowed down After more than a decade of waiting, gaming fans finally know when Grand Theft Auto VI will be released. Probably the most anticipated game of all time, gamers have been desperate to know when the next installment in the GTA franchise will be arriving. In […]

    2 years ago

  • Crew that crashed ship into Baltimore bridge still trapped onboard seven weeks later

    Crew that crashed ship into Baltimore bridge still trapped onboard seven weeks later

    It’s been described as a ‘sad situation’ The crew of the ship that crashed into a Baltimore’s iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge are still trapped onboard, seven weeks on from the disaster. In March, a 948ft (289m) container ship, called the Dali, crashed into the bridge, causing it to collapse into the Patapsco river. Six […]

    2 years ago

  • Man who vanished almost 30 years ago found in neighbours basement

    Man who vanished almost 30 years ago found in neighbours basement

    He was found ‘in a hole in a sheep’s pen’ A man who went missing when he was aged 17 following an alleged kidnapping has been found alive in his neighbour’s house almost three decades later. Named as Omar Bin Omran, the man went missing in the city of Djelfa, Algeria, 27 years ago. One […]

    2 years ago

  • Love Island release date confirmed and it’s much sooner than expected

    Love Island release date confirmed and it’s much sooner than expected

    As another summer looms into view, so does another Love Island series The release date for the new series of Love Island has been confirmed, and fans won’t have long to wait before a return to the villa. Series 11 of the hit ITV dating show will be starting on Monday, June 3, just over […]

    2 years ago

  • Jeremy Clarkson voted ‘UK’s sexiest man’ for second year in a row

    Jeremy Clarkson voted ‘UK’s sexiest man’ for second year in a row

    And STILL the UK’s sexiest man… Jeremy Clarkson has retained his crown as the ‘UK’s sexiest man’ following a poll of 2,000 women. The poll was carried out by IllicitEncounters.com, which calls itself the “best online dating site for married people.” The site gave its 2,000 female members a list of 50 culturally-relevant men from […]

    2 years ago

  • Fernandes dragged away from live interview by Ten Hag when asked about Man Utd future

    Fernandes dragged away from live interview by Ten Hag when asked about Man Utd future

    There’s been speculation about Fernandes’ future at United Bruno Fernandes was dragged away from a Sky Sports interview by manager Erik Ten Hag, just as he was talking about his future at Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder put in a player of the match display as United beat Newcastle 3-2 in their final home game […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Solar maximum’ set to bring 30C temperatures to UK

    ‘Solar maximum’ set to bring 30C temperatures to UK

    Stock up on the factor 50 The UK looks set to be hit with temperatures north of 30C in the coming weeks thanks to an increase in solar activity. The sun is reaching the peak of an 11-year-cycle, in a phenomenon known as the ‘solar maximum.’ This will see the star left off a series […]

    2 years ago

  • Happy Gilmore 2 officially confirmed by Netflix

    Happy Gilmore 2 officially confirmed by Netflix

    ‘Happy Gilmore is back!’ A Happy Gilmore sequel has been officially confirmed by Netflix, which will see Adam Sandler reprise his iconic role. The golf-based comedy has earned cult status over the years, and is one of Sandler’s most successful and beloved films. It was a box-office hit on its release in 1996, making nearly […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League ref absolutely savages J.K. Rowling after she misgenders trans manager

    Premier League ref absolutely savages J.K. Rowling after she misgenders trans manager

    He used Rowling’s own words against her Premier League referee Bobby Madley has hit out at J.K. Rowling after the writer misgendered trans football manager Lucy Clark. In January this year, Clark made history when she was appointed as manager of Sutton United’s women’s team. This made her the first trans person to manage in […]

    2 years ago

  • Judi Dench says if you need a trigger warning you shouldn’t watch the show

    Judi Dench says if you need a trigger warning you shouldn’t watch the show

    ‘Where is the surprise of seeing and understanding it in your own way?’ Dame Judi Dench has said people shouldn’t watch theatre shows if they are “that sensitive” that they need trigger warnings. In recent years, trigger warnings have been introduced in the theatre industry to warn audience members about any potentially distressing content in […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield breaks social media silence with first picture in over a year

    Phillip Schofield breaks social media silence with first picture in over a year

    It’s the first time he’s posted since last May Phillip Schofield has broken his year-long social media silence as rumours swirl about a potential TV comeback for the presenter. The former This Morning host changed his profile picture on Instagram to a picture of his dog, and followed this up with a post of the […]

    2 years ago

  • Third Man United star ‘to leave club this summer’

    Third Man United star ‘to leave club this summer’

    The summer clear-out continues Manchester United are reportedly set to say goodbye to another star player this summer. According to the Sun, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s time at United will come to an end after the end of this season, with the defender set to bid farewell to Old Trafford on Wednesday night when the Red Devils […]

    2 years ago

  • Super Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98

    Super Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98

    Fans have been ‘broken’ by the news Children’s TV legend Gudrun Ure, who was best known for her role as Super Gran in the hit series, has died aged 98. She starred in the beloved ITV children’s show in the 1980s, in which she played a granny who gained superpowers after being struck by a […]

    2 years ago

  • People can’t believe that there is a snow leopard somewhere in this picture

    People can’t believe that there is a snow leopard somewhere in this picture

    You’ll be looking for a while trying to find this snow leopard in its natural habitat The animal kingdom is full of wonders that never cease to amaze us. Whilst us humans may have mastered standing on two legs and opposable thumbs, we never really decided to put our minds to camouflage. Animals like the […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Lineker says he ‘can’t be silent about what’s happening’ in Gaza

    Gary Lineker says he ‘can’t be silent about what’s happening’ in Gaza

    ‘I cry on a regular basis when I see certain images on social media’ Gary Lineker has said he “can’t be silent about what’s happening” in Gaza, describing the situation there as “utterly awful.” The BBC presenter was speaking to media platform Zeteo about the conflict, and was vocal in his criticism of Israel’s actions […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix under fire for scene featuring fully erect penis

    Netflix under fire for scene featuring fully erect penis

    ‘Viewers shouldn’t be forced to see pornography’ Netflix has been criticised for a scene in its latest mini-series in which viewers see a man’s fully erect penis. A Man in Full is one of Netflix’s latest releases, having dropped on the platform earlier this month. The six-part series is an adaptation of the novel of […]

    2 years ago

  • Gareth Southgate responds to Man United job links

    Gareth Southgate responds to Man United job links

    Southgate has emerged as the bookies’ favourite to take over at Old Trafford Gareth Southgate has given a clear response after being asked about rumours of him being the next Manchester United manager. For weeks now, there has been intense speculation about Erik ten Hag‘s future as United boss, with the Dutchman set to oversee […]

    2 years ago

  • Dana White’s viral FedEx video gets delivery driver fired

    Dana White’s viral FedEx video gets delivery driver fired

    FedEx described the footage as ‘unacceptable’ A FedEx driver has been sacked following a viral video posted by Dana White. The UFC boss filmed the worker throwing packages into the back of a truck, and then uploaded the video to his Instagram. In the video, the young man could be seen launching dozens of parcels […]

    2 years ago

  • The reason why Joe Lycett went to the Baftas dressed as Elizabeth I

    The reason why Joe Lycett went to the Baftas dressed as Elizabeth I

    Not an ideal outfit choice for the hottest day of the year There are always some bold and stylish looks on the red carpet at awards shows, but it’s safe to say that no one else looked like Joe Lycett at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards. One of the biggest nights in the television calendar […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans divided as Top Boy beats Happy Valley to win Best Drama at Baftas

    Fans divided as Top Boy beats Happy Valley to win Best Drama at Baftas

    ‘Top Boy great, Happy Valley game changing. Ridiculous’ Top Boy was crowned Best Drama at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards, beating Happy Valley to the prestigious prize. The Netflix show was one of the big winners on the night, but it was a surprise to many to see it beat Happy Valley to one of […]

    2 years ago

  • Olly Alexander breaks silence following disappointing Eurovision night

    Olly Alexander breaks silence following disappointing Eurovision night

    The Years and Years singer finished in 18th place in the song contest Olly Alexander has broken his silence after his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision 2024 took place on Saturday night, and saw Switzerland claim the title this year. Singer Nemo won with their song The Code, which was a mix of opera […]

    2 years ago

  • Meteorologist gives update on chances of seeing Northern Lights tonight

    Meteorologist gives update on chances of seeing Northern Lights tonight

    Third time lucky maybe? A meteorologist has given Brits an update on the chances of seeing the Northern Lights tonight, as geomagnetic activity continues into a third day. Over the last couple of nights, Brits across the country have been treated to some dazzling displays as the lights – which are also known as the […]

    2 years ago

  • Eurovision fans claim Olly Alexander was ‘sabotaged’ by huge blow in final

    Eurovision fans claim Olly Alexander was ‘sabotaged’ by huge blow in final

    ‘Eurovision sabotage’ People have suggested that the UK’s Eurovision chances were ‘sabotaged’ by issues that affected Olly Alexander’s performance during the final. Eurovision 2024 took place on Saturday night, and saw Switzerland claim the title this year. Singer Nemo won with their song The Code, which was a mix of opera and hip-hop and was based […]

    2 years ago

  • Eurovision viewers stunned by singer ‘with his penis out’ during live performance

    Eurovision viewers stunned by singer ‘with his penis out’ during live performance

    It was a memorable performance to say the least Eurovision fans were left gobsmacked by Finland’s performance after one of their singer’s appeared to have a wardrobe malfunction during the show. On Saturday night, the annual song contest took place, with Switzerland taking home the famous silver microphone. Singer Nemo won with their song The […]

    2 years ago

  • Brits divided by Olly Alexander’s Eurovision performance

    Brits divided by Olly Alexander’s Eurovision performance

    The UK received zero points from the public for the song Brits have been left divided by Olly Alexander’s performance at Eurovision this year, after the UK finished 18th in the song contest. Eurovision 2024 took place on Saturday night, and saw Switzerland claim the title this year. Singer Nemo won with their song The […]

    2 years ago