Good morning from the Mirror newsroom. Here are the five essential stories you need to kickstart your Tuesday, covering everything from royal updates to dramatic police operations.
1. Princess of Wales Continues Her Recovery at Home
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, remains at her home in Windsor as she recuperates following her planned abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace has confirmed her progress is good and she is in the best possible hands, though she is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter. The King also continues to receive treatment for an enlarged prostate, with both royals gratefully acknowledging the outpouring of public support.
2. Police Manhunt After Assaults and Carjackings
Metropolitan Police officers are urgently searching for a suspect following a terrifying spree of violence across London. The incident, which involved multiple carjackings and assaults, including on a primary school teacher, has left communities on edge. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft, but the main suspect remains at large. Police are urging the public to remain vigilant.
3. UK Braces for Snow and Ice as New Weather Alert Issued
The UK is set for another bout of wintry weather this week, with the Met Office issuing a fresh yellow warning for snow and ice. The alert covers northern Scotland and is expected to be in force from 3pm today until midnight on Wednesday. Forecasters are predicting potential travel disruption, icy patches on untreated roads, and possible damage to trees from strong winds.
4. Roy Keane Delivers Blunt Verdict on Manchester United's Performance
Football pundit and Manchester United legend Roy Keane did not hold back in his criticism of his former team's recent performance. Following their 2-1 victory against Aston Villa, Keane labelled the win as "unprofessional" and expressed significant concerns about the team's consistency and attitude, despite the positive result.
5. Chaos at Heathrow as Passenger Causes Disruption Onboard Flight
Heathrow Airport witnessed dramatic scenes as a flight to Heathrow was forced to return to its gate after a passenger allegedly became disruptive and attempted to open the aircraft door. The incident, which occurred on a flight from the US, caused significant delay and required police intervention upon landing, highlighting ongoing challenges with passenger conduct on commercial flights.
