It was founded in September 2006 by John O'Farrell to create a new outlet for British humour on the internet by a group consisting mainly of comedy writers including Pete Sinclair, Maz Evans, Ivor Baddiel and Wrenfoe.
The site also develops new writing using a submissions board where readers can rate each other's material and suggest rewrites or edits.
[1] The articles and features range from satirical takes on current affairs,[2] to various silly and bizarre ideas.
A number of writers who cut their teeth on NewsBiscuit have gone on to write for radio, TV and film or have had novels published.
It starred John O'Farrell as the host of fictional radio station NewsBiscuit Dot.Com, and Anna Crilly as its co-presenter.