Couple of updates that have happened so far:
1 - New Map
We've reset the map to complete the Halloween upgrade. This will be the last map reset hopefully, unless Notch does something in which we are forced to reset again.
I'll upload back up copies of each map next time I'm in college, as theres a nice upload speed there.
2 - Semi Private
We are officialy semi-private now, that means you need to register on the website and click Link Account before you can log in. This has always been a unique feature on CF | UK and will continue to be one.
3 - Server Restarter
We now have a official server restarter in place, it will restart the server every 6 hours or so. This is due to the 'fail-o-ween' update causing rocketing CPU usage due to Notchs 'quickfix' to the light system. Bad Notch! Bad!

Just a reminder to all users that we're going semi-private tomorrow. Please remember to link your account. If you haven't, you will not have access to the server until you do.

So from the downtime last night and the short period of work this morning, I can now say the server is officialy back online for the time being.

They has been a couple of errors because of this though, and I will be looking into it. Advance warning of any restarts will be given in-game throughout the day.

Thanks

We're currently expierencing zero-access to the server.

Hi
This was a hardware issue and we are currently asking at the DC to look at the server again. We will be updating the network status page when we have more info

Downtime is unknown, news updates will be posted as we get them.

We apologise for any inconvience.

Tomorrow, between 10am - 12:30pm work will be carried out on the server, this will mean the minecraft server will be unavailable to access.

The work is being carried out to prepare for the Halloween Update.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Few updates to remind you about:

1 - We're going semi private this week!
Due to popular demand, the server is reverting back to semi-private like before with the old server before the re-launch. It will work mostly in the same way, and if your already linked, you won't be affected. If you are not linked however, upon connect you will be rejected from the server.

2 - Halloween Update!
The long awaited update for minecraft is finally coming! We're unsure how long it will take us to update but once we're fully up and running, we should be all able to enjoy this update smoothly. Be assured, we will try not to have a map reset, however if the current map is not compatible with the update for any reason, we'll need to reset the map, and will be availabile for download on a major filehosting network.

3 - Donations
I'd like also to dedicate this moment to thank our donators, your helping CF | UK stay online in every way! Thank you!

Thanks to bumfree for his donation

Also, we've changed the policy around a little bit. Check it out

I'd like to thank DTB1996 for his donation to the server

Thanks!