Papers carry text boss obituary

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Most papers cover the death in a car crash of Mark Langford, the head of an accident claims company who, in 2003, sacked 2,500 staff by text message.

His obituary in the Daily Telegraph describes that decision as a notorious act of corporate crassness.

The Sun quotes a TUC official who says his death was "a sad end to the life of a man who caused misery to others".

The Daily Mail has a photo of him standing next to Bill Clinton headlined: "Death of the £100m conman".

This year's Office for National Statistics survey on social trends gives papers an excuse to sum up the state of the nation.

The UK is "overcrowded and fractious", concludes the Daily Telegraph, while the headline in the Mail is: "Bad tempered Britain".

Complaints about the noise made by our neighbours have risen fivefold over the past 20 years, the Guardian says.

Barking dogs and loud music are the most commonly-reported intrusions, according to the paper.

"What a waste of energy to promote the saving of energy", says the Telegraph of a series of rock concerts which will take place around the world in July.

The Live Earth gigs, promoted by former US Vice-President Al Gore, aim to raise awareness of climate change, the paper adds.

A show at Wembley will feature Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

But the Independent says bloggers are asking if pop stars with a taste for conspicuous consumption are the best advocates for cutting fuel emissions.

Photographs showing the last moments of a £26,000 grand piano that evaded the grip of two removal men are widely printed.

One delivery man looks aghast with his hands on his head on the front page of the Times as the remains of the 9ft Bosendorfer lie at his feet.

A concert organiser is quoted as saying: "There was one hell of a crash and all its notes went at once."

The Daily Express headline sums up the episode: "Catastrophe in C major."