This is an update to the previously reported problem preventing access to our news servers. A copy of the original announcement can be seen here:-
http://usertools.plus.net/status/archive/1206982747.htm

Unfortunately some customers are still unable to access our news services. We are pursuing the issue with our third party supplier Giganews, and will post an update as soon as further information becomes available.

This problem is also affecting the news feed in the Member Centre:-
https://portal.plus.net/central.html?action=newusenet&?membermenu=usenet

Please accept our apologies for the continued inconvenience.

Kind Regards,

Bob Pullen
Customer Support