UK Internet traffic to newspaper websites reached its highest level in over two years last week off the back of a number of big news stories. For the week ending 26 January 2008, 1.48% of all UK Internet visits went to websites in Hitwise’s News and Media – Print category, which includes the websites of national, local and international newspapers, as well as print magazines and trade publications.

The Oscar-nominated actor Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead on Tuesday in his New York City apartment. The police said drugs may have been a factor, since pills that appear to be over-the-counter sleeping medication were found near his body.