This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's ", The video was so well received that even American actress Susan Sarandon, who famously appeared in the 1975 rendition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show as heroine Janet Weiss, tweeted in awe, saying: "Thank you Tim for your rousing and unexpected call to safety. "Tim is up here fighting every day, it's a battle. It is a real release for me; I love it. WATCH LORRAINE ON GOOD MORNING BRITAIN WEEKDAYS AT 9 AM ON ITV, ANDGET FREAKY WITH US ONINSTAGRAMANDFACEBOOK, Screenshot: Good Morning Britain 18/05/2020 - ITV Hub. Singing police officers, intensive care nurses and even butchers all feature in our 10 handpicked #GlosHeroes this April 2021 as part of our new campaign to celebrate and thank people going above and beyond, sponsored by St. Jamess Place and Gloucestershire County Council. Tim rose to fame after a clip of him singing Sweet Transvestite fromThe Rocky Horror Picture Showwent viral. The suspect tried to leave the house through a window and as officers attempted to detain him, he produced a handgun and began firing, police say. "A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. Jones was shot in the head. Receiving a whopping 54 nominations from SoGlos readers, the popular PC has appeared on national TV and has even recorded a single for childrens mental health charity Place2Be, which has raised thousands. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Thank God for the opportunity to be here, after such a devastating event 14 months ago, Jones' father said. Please bear with me. "In 24 hours it went from 1,000 views to over a million. All Rights Reserved. Website Design The 8 Cs That Make a Site Sticky. Tim even caught the attention of Susan Sarandon, who starred in the original 1975 film as the lead Janet Weiss. If you want to help Officer Jones in his recovery, there's a fundraiser happening next Saturday, June 2. Spy Gadgets Dilemmas: To Jam or Not To Jam? } Plus, it's completely free. The Jones' family who kept a constant vigil at Tim's bedside saw hope in the twitch of a muscle and the whisper quiet sound of a breath. Editors' Code of Practice. This Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. In July 2020, Jones teamed up with band Brew22 in order to release his debut single, with this being a charity single entitled 'Our Girl'.[2]. I'm not sure where it will all end up. Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones The 25-year-old was shot in the head on March 19, 2016 while responding to a burglary. "People are suffering at the moment and along with all the fun, there is a serious message about mental health, so if I can help people in any way that is great. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fitness entrepreneur and single mum, Amy Pope, has been helping people stay fit and healthy for free during the pandemic. More than four million people have watched Tim Jones perform a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while dressed in his police uniform. This video is part of his daily singing series throughout quarantine, using music to help lift his mood and the mood of others. The Gloucester police officer said he could not make it into his school choir as a child and only returned to singing at the age of 30. It was a wonderful send off for Officer Jones. The Prestigious school where Princes William and Harry were educated is EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince William's potentially awkward visit to homelessness charity. Jones called it an incredible experience. His performance was never televised and it is unknown as to whether or not he advanced onto the following round. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A Gloucestershire policeman who went viral after he kept thousands of people entertained during lockdown with his amazing singing voice is releasing a charity single. We are not even looking into the future, we are just thanking God for today.. Ricky Leyshon set up a contact-free click and collect service for the store and started making online vlogs to showcase products. "He was doing his job and unfortunately this happened and his life is changed forever," said 'One Step Forward for Kids' president Becki Kostecka. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? PC Tim Jones belted out Sweet Transvestite from his theatre 'dream role' in his patrol car to encourage people to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, He wrote alongside the video: 'Dream Role. PC Tim Jones has Lorraine told Tom: You cheered up the nation, the response you got was remarkable.. Through her programme Empowered by Aptitude Fitness, she ran free virtual fitness classes throughout lockdown, providing a judgement-free environment for women to manage their physical and mental health safely at home, while still feeling part of a supportive community. Based in Cirencester and trusted worldwide, St. Jamess Place offers an innovative investment management approach, as well as award-winning advice on a broad range of financial matters, from tax planning to retirement. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This is where he posts his singing videos in quarantine. More than four million people have watched PC Tim Jones perform a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while dressed in his police uniform. Tim Jones said he had received messages from Rocky Horror star Susan Sarandon and writer Richard O'Brien, Tim has been a police officer for 18 years, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Gloucestershire police officer and dad, Tim Jones, is also known as The Singing Policeman. Since lockdown first began in March 2020, Tim has been taking to Overwhelming would be the word. "description": "Singing Policeman's Rocky Horror performance", A singing police officer who became an online sensation after belting out a Broadway showstopper while on shift has said he has been mercilessly ribbed by colleagues. But PC Tim Jones says it's part of the culture In 24 hours it went from 1,000 views to over a million. Join Facebook to connect with Tim Jones and others you may know. "uploadDate": "2020-05-18T13:01:21+01:00", December 9, 2022 . 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Singing teacher Bedford School Sep 1995 - Present 27 years 4 months. We also found through looking on Tims Facebook profile that he frequently performs in musical productions. "embedUrl": "https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/video/199678/", "@type": "VideoObject", Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He was surrounded by his doctors, family and Park Forest police officers. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. When Tim was asked when he initiated this singing challenge, he said: To be honest with you it was to cheer myself up. Plus, it's completely free. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals and in particular, intensive care units, have been under immense strain. Find out where is best to follow him here. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. She said he chose not to speak on Friday but he's able to communicate to people clearly. Bravo Tim! I can relate to it massively as I have a daughter of a similar age. Something went wrong, please try again later. The original clip has now been viewed nearly 5,000,000 times and has nearly 200,000 shares on Facebook. The comments below have not been moderated. Their prognosis immediately was pretty bleak and grim, but we thanked the doctors we told them doctors, do all you can and we are going to rely on God to do what he does," Jones said. Tim Jones is a singer who auditioned for Series 15 of Britain's Got Talent. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Inside Frogmore Cottage: Plush home Harry and Meghan have been 'evicted' from by King Charles boasts a roomy Sussexes' cheerleader Omid Scobie says Frogmore Cottage was Harry and Meghan's 'one remaining space in UK' A royal princess at Eton? Along with her team, Lucy has been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to help some of the sickest people in the county as well as supporting their families and friends when theyve not been able to be with their loved ones during this scary time. "name": "Stroud News and Journal", Bass The Sixteen Captain at the Summerville Police Department Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area. Britain's Got Talent Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. He has since performed on stage in musical theatre productions at venues including Cheltenhams Everyman Theatre. Read about our approach to external linking. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. "We are taking it day by day. 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WebTim Jones is a singer who auditioned for Series 15 of Britain's Got Talent. Ofc. It all went a bit mental. A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. One night in the late 1960s, Sir Paul McCartney even offered to write him a new song. Weekly lifestyle and business highlights straight to your inbox. Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do', My Daily Horoscope: What does March 2nd hold for MY star sign? Jones' performance received significant attention from media outlets due to inappropriate remarks made by David prior to his performance. We've only gotten to come up here a couple times. It all went a bit mental. If you know someone special who deserves to be recognised as one of our #GlosHeroes, complete the nomination form for a chance to have them featured next month. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc, Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/uybgPD8Y.m3u8", Singing policeman wows Lorraine Kelly and the internet You might not recognise the name Tim Jones instantly, but were sure you will have seen him on your social media at some point over the last month. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Lorraine Kelly was incredibly excited to speak with Tim Jones on her Good Morning Britain segment, as she had previously aired his singing clip on Friday, May 15th. Lorraine told Tom: You cheered up the nation, the response you got was remarkable. "publisher": { Winners will be contacted after the competition closing date. We cant clap hard enough to show how much we appreciate heroes like Lucy. I fainted in my NYC i-so-la-tion!". A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". "height": 93 "Overwhelming would be the word. His Rocky Horror video was part of of the 'musical theatre self-isolation challenge', where people record a song every day for 25 days. It is all about positivity and I have had so many nice messages, he said. Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester who has been a police officer for 18 years, shared a video of him singing a song from the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show and it With the singing policeman now a bonafide viral star, many fans of his are on the hunt for his social media profiles. { The Gloucester police officer said he could not make it into his school choir as a child and only returned to singing at the age of 30. ', His Rocky Horror video was part of of the 'musical theatre self-isolation challenge', where people record a song every day for 25 days, One viewer said: 'You would be some neighbour to have on the shift! Officer Tim Jones and his K-9 dog Laser were shot and killed later that same day by the man who shot Ryan as they searched for Ryan's killer. I didnt think the singing challenge would last but it got to day 11 and then this happened. Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester who has been a police officer for 18 years, shared a video of him singing a song from the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show and it When he went on the episode called Marge Gets a Job, Jones made an appearance singing Its Not Unusual chained up by Mr. Burns. Comments have been closed on this article. Grinning and bearing it? WebGloucestershire based singer - check out my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/timjonesvocalist/ Your message has not been sent. A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". "@type": "Organization", While Sir Tom's recent 75th birthday brought tributes about his enduring appeal, it is also 20 years since the death of a man who many believe should have earned more recognition. Hes alert and hes been a miracle," Jones said, telling NBC 5 that his son is making huge strides in rehab. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Tim Jones, 47, was taking part in a challenge to sing a song every day for a month, but it his singing of Sweet Transvestite from The Rocky Horror Picture Show posted on social media, that has really taken off. More than four million people have A GLOUCESTERSHIRE Constabulary officer has become an online sensation after a performance of a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show was watched million times. Laura Ferguson works as an advanced nurse practitioner in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. "It is a real release for me; I love it. #GlosHeroes is also proudly supported by Gloucestershire County Council which has been working hard to keep people living and working in Gloucestershire safe during the pandemic offering free rapid Covid testing in the community, sharing the latest advice and guidance, allocating millions of pounds in funding to the care sector and distributing millions of items of PPE. Being able to favourite articles is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits. Mail Online Videos: Top News & Viral Videos, Clips & Footage Jones' doctors and nurses at the hospital said he has drastically improved in the seven months he's been a patient there. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/uybgPD8Y/poster.jpg?width=720", He was stunned by the positive comments, posting on Facebook today saying: 'Just taking a break and sat reading through some of the lovely messages and comments as the sun rises in the UK. Oscar Cainer tells all. Proceeds from the single will go to Place 2 Be which offers counselling and wellbeing support. People are suffering at the moment and along with all the fun, there is a serious message about mental health, so if I can help people in any way that is great. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. He said he had even received messages from Rocky Horror star Susan Sarandon and writer Richard O'Brien. Officers discovered there was a person inside the vacant residence and a perimeter was set up around the building, authorities said. 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