In case any of you on NTL are experiencing problems this evening, this is why:
NTL Broadband internet customers across the whole country may currently be experiencing problems in browsing to web sites. NTL is aware of this issue and working to identify and resolve the cause as quickly as possible. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Ho hum, feels like back to dial up days, but at least NTL posted it quickly on their service status page so I know it's nothing to do with my own connection.