OutOut News is an independent UK digital publication covering the stories people are already talking about — without making readers fight through ten paragraphs to discover what happened.

What we publish

Our coverage combines straightforward news summaries, explainers, opinion and sharply written roast-style commentary.

  • UK and world news
  • Sport, money, technology and entertainment
  • Practical explainers
  • Clearly presented commentary and satire

Our approach

We aim to make every article accurate, readable and worth the reader's time. We link to useful sources, distinguish fact from comment and correct material errors openly. Humour may be blunt, but it must not be used to invent facts or mislead readers.

Ownership and independence

OutOut News is independently operated in the United Kingdom and is not controlled by a newspaper group, political party or advertiser. Advertising and commercial relationships do not determine which stories are selected or what the publication says about them.

How our coverage adds value

Many stories begin with a public statement, primary document, video or reporting first published elsewhere. Our job is to check the underlying source, explain what is known in plain English, identify important context and distinguish verified facts from opinion or humour. When another publisher breaks a story, that reporting should be credited rather than presented as our own discovery.

Who writes OutOut News

Every article has a public byline, publication time and, where appropriate, an updated time. Routine coverage may use a section desk byline. A desk byline identifies the OutOut editorial area responsible for the article and does not represent a fictional individual. Sandy Roberts is the human editor responsible for publication. The same byline identity is used on the article, profile page and structured data.

Sandy Roberts is the editor of OutOut News, writing and editing UK and world news, explainers, consumer stories and satirical commentary. Roberts focuses on clear reporting, useful sourcing and separating verified facts from opinion and humour.

41 published stories.

The OutOut World Desk covers international news and explains global events for a UK audience. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

24 published stories.

The OutOut Sport Desk covers football, darts and major sporting stories with clear sourcing and context. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

23 published stories.

The OutOut UK Desk covers UK politics, public services, courts, communities and the stories shaping life across Britain. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

21 published stories.

The OutOut Entertainment Desk covers television, film, music and popular culture. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

20 published stories.

The OutOut Technology Desk covers digital platforms, artificial intelligence, devices and online culture. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

17 published stories.

The OutOut Money Desk covers household finances, business and consumer issues in plain English. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

16 published stories.

The OutOut Offbeat Desk covers unusual stories, satire and the lighter side of the news. Every article is reviewed under OutOut News editorial standards.

12 published stories.

Human editorial responsibility

Research, transcription, drafting and image tools may assist the editorial process, but a human editor remains responsible for deciding what is published and for checking the finished article. Corrections, complaints and requests for clarification can be sent using the contact details below.

More from OutOut

OutOut also operates the free Darts Match Centre for scoring matches, recording results and tracking player statistics.

Contact us

Questions, story tips and feedback can be sent to [email protected].