... worth noting 8th September

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:: A new ISP has launched in the UK that combines pay-as-you-go Internet access with a loyalty reward scheme. 'Surf'N Earn' enables users to accumulate points every time they log on, and the more time they spend online the more points they clock up, which can then be used to purchase a range of products available on the 'Surf N'Earn' Web site, which include CDs, digital cameras, software, kitchen equipment, toys and other gadgets and gifts.

:: Warner Bros is launching a desktop alert service called 'WB Alerts'. Developed by Skinkers Communications, the service is aimed at giving fans of movies, including the Harry Potter series access to the latest movie, DVD and TV news from Warner Bros, as well as being the first to hear about competitions and hot gossip.

:: Guardian Media Group-owned radio station, Jazz FM is re-launching its Web site next week as the latest step in its re-branding effort. Re-designed by London-based digital agency Underwired, the new site will allow users to access content from the different Jazz FM stations around the country, including 102.2 Jazz FM London and 100.4 Jazz FM North West, as well as offering live streaming broadcasts.

:: William Hill generated more than £284m in bets at its online sportsbook and casino in the six months to 1 July. This was an improvement of £87m on last year - its interactive division now accounts for more than 10% of group business.

:: Europe's largest Wi-Fi network provider The Cloud has revealed that it will more than triple the amount of hotspots it operates in the UK following a 'landmark' deal with NWP Spectrum, which owns a network of Internet kiosks. The deal will see 7,000 of NWP's payphones and Internet kiosks converted into wireless access points in 'high-footfall' locations such as Leicester Square.

:: The Virgin Group has joined forces with digital music company OD2 to make over 200,000 tracks from artists including Beyonce and the Stereophonics available for between 60p and 99p each. The move makes Virgin the latest company to pledge to sell new tracks online weeks before their release in the shops.

:: The BBC has joined forces with Vodafone to allow fans of Fawlty Towers to order 30-second clips of legendary scenes from the BBC sitcom on their mobile phones. Eight 30-second clips of Fawlty Towers will be available initially, with other shows expected to follow shortly. Clips available through the service can be accessed by anyone with a compatible Vodafone Live! handset.