Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? A Park Forest police officer who was shot in the line of duty is heading home Friday one year after being shot in the head. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The comments below have not been moderated. Ofc. For more information about Gloucestershire County Council, visit gloucestershire.gov.uk. Police officer Tim Jones's videos have been watched by more than four million people around the world. Editors' Code of Practice. Specialists in technology. Oscar Cainer tells all. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can } His performance was never televised and it is 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. The original clip has now been viewed nearly 5,000,000 times and has nearly 200,000 shares on Facebook. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Grinning and bearing it? 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 "It is all about positivity and I have had so many nice messages," he said. Being able to create your own lists is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits. "uploadDate": "2020-05-18T13:01:21+01:00", 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? When he went on the episode called Marge Gets a Job, Jones made an appearance singing Its Not Unusual chained up by Mr. Burns. I didnt think the singing challenge would last but it got to day 11 and then this happened. Officers discovered there was a person inside the vacant residence and a perimeter was set up around the building, authorities said. The police officer of 18 years recalled his disbelief when Oscar-winner Sarandon got in touch with positive feedback. Tim thought people would 'have a laugh' at his expense and joked the video might end his 18-year police career, but instead he was overwhelmed with online praise Read about our approach to external linking. Charity shops have been hit particularly hard by lockdowns, unable to sell products or accept donations, but one Gloucestershire resident has been helping the Pied Piper Charity Shop in Brockworth with a unique solution. PC Tim Jones from Gloucester records a song to support a children's mental health charity. #StayHomeSaveLives | We Tim - the 'singing policeman' who's got some sound advice too! Mr Jones also encouraged people to stay home in the video saying he saw many people out and about who'can't all be working'. The 47-year-old constable started a challenge to sing one song every day for a month, but it was his rendition of Sweet Transvestite from The Rocky Horror Picture Show which really took off. Monday 18 May 2020, 1:55pm A singing policeman from Gloucester says it has been "overwhelming" after a video he posted online went viral. Overwhelming would be the word. WebWe Tim the 'singing policeman' with sound advice! Tim Jones: Singing policeman to release charity single - BBC News "He was doing his job and unfortunately this happened and his life is changed forever," said 'One Step Forward for Kids' president Becki Kostecka. If the pandemic has shown us anything, its that Gloucestershire is full of incredible people doing amazing things for their community. A Gannett Company. He said he had even received messages from Rocky Horror star Susan Sarandon and writer Richard O'Brien. contact the editor here. St. Jamess Place Wealth Management is proud to be a #GlosHeroes sponsor. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His family said he still hopes one day to return to work as a police officer. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Fire knocks out half of Argentina's power grid, Starbucks illegally fired workers over union - judge, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. It all went a bit mental. He says:'What are you doing people, stay at home please and do what the Government says. 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It is all about positivity and I have had so many nice messages, he said. 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. WebTim Jones is on Facebook. On the 24th of March when it started, I wasn't in a good place to be honest. } I fainted in my NYC i-so-la-tion!. 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 I am genuinely overwhelmed but trying to find a way to get through them all. The men and women of the police department cherish those moments," Park Forest Police Chief Pete Green said. His performance was never televised and it is unknown as to whether or not he advanced onto the following round. The song has been recorded with Robert's band Brew 22 and will be released on Saturday. ", 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. "@type": "ImageObject", We are not even looking into the future, we are just thanking God for today.. Im not sure where it will all end up., Singing policeman Tim Joness Rocky Horror video goes viral, Fix a Slow Running Computer Why Your PC is Slow and How to Speed it Up Again, The Importance of Technology and Technological innovation News in Day to Day Lifetime. One night in the late 1960s, Sir Paul McCartney even offered to write him a new song. It is a real release for me; I love it. [1] Jones was also shown in the teaser trailer for the final episode of auditions, wherein he stood upon the stage before David went on to remark 'arrest me now', as Jones walked onto the stage and likely performed in his police uniform. This includes co-ordinating the donations made by members of the public. The founder of Gloucestershire-based charity Heart Heroes, Kelly Cornish has been supporting children with congenital heart defects and their families throughout lockdown. "@type": "VideoObject", Please report any comments that break our rules. "width": 400, Jones' performance received significant attention from media outlets due to inappropriate remarks made by David prior to his performance. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number fromThe Rocky Horror Picture Show. "When he first arrived we were using communication from blinking, I can tell you two days ago we had a celebration and that turned into a 20 minute speech," Kathryn Williamson, director of nursing at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, said. Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones The 25-year-old was shot in the head on March 19, 2016 while responding to a burglary. 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Plus, it's completely free. Tim Jones Tim has been a police officer for 18 years The Gloucester police officer said he could not make it into his school choir as a child and only returned to A police constable who encouraged people to stay indoors during the coronavirus lockdown with his rendition of the Rocky Horror Picture Show's Sweet Transvestite has become an online sensation with four million hits. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Tim Jones is a singer who auditioned for Series 15 of Britain's Got Talent. This is where he posts his singing videos in quarantine. The organization donated a portion of the money from their golf outing to help pay for his son's recovery. "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/uybgPD8Y.m3u8", When Jones was shot, he had been with the department for less than a year. Your competition entry has been received. 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A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". "We are taking it day by day. Chief Jones took part Wednesday morningin a fundraiser for the Park Forest Police Department and the non-profit 'One Step Forward for Kids,' which helps children with disabilities caused by abuse. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. "Overwhelming would be the word. It was a wonderful send off for Officer Jones. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Not too much is known about Tims background, but we do know that he has two children. Fitness entrepreneur and single mum, Amy Pope, has been helping people stay fit and healthy for free during the pandemic. I'm not sure where it will all end up. PC Tim Jones has 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. If you want to help Officer Jones in his recovery, there's a fundraiser happening next Saturday, June 2. 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. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. She said he chose not to speak on Friday but he's able to communicate to people clearly. So does Tim Jones have Instagram? HP10 9TY. Nearly 90 days after his son, Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones, was shot responding to a break-in, Jones' father is opening up on his family's faith and his son's recovery. At the time, doctors told William his son may not live past the next 24 hours. WebTim Jones is a singer who auditioned for Series 15 of Britain's Got Talent. 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. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc, Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology. Laura Ferguson works as an advanced nurse practitioner in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. 2023 BBC. I fainted in my NYC i-so-la-tion!". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. #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. As well as practical support like delivering food parcels and arranging emergency accommodation for families who need it, Kelly has been cheering families up with craft boxes, Easter eggs, and even mascot visits from the likes of the Easter bunny, all while raising her own family too. Given Tims career, its not a surprise that he is slightly off the grid. We cant clap hard enough to show how much we appreciate heroes like Lucy. ', Mr Jones thought people would 'have a laugh' at his expense and joked the video might end his 18-year police career, but instead he was overwhelmed with online praise. I have people from Australia and South Africa tuning in to watch me sing in my dining room," he said. The 25-year-old was shot in the head on March 19, 2016 while responding to a burglary. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. "We feel this track resonates with not only children and students struggling during lockdown without friendships and routines, but also with families who have loved ones in hospital.". Jones' doctors and nurses at the hospital said he has drastically improved in the seven months he's been a patient there. During the pandemic, owner of Andy Hill and Sons butchers in Bishops Cleeve, Andy Hill and his sons Brad and Ellis, have been providing a free food delivery service to people in their local community often working late into the evenings to make sure their customers got the food they needed. Bravo Tim! 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. Nearly 90 days after his son, Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones, was shot responding to a break-in, Jones' father is opening up on his family's faith and his son's recovery. Robert wrote the single, titled Our Girl, when he was by his 15-year-old daughter Emilia's bedside, who suffers from stress-related seizures, while she was in hospital. I never thought Id have to prepare myself for the knock I got on my door March 19th," Chief Jones said. The pandemic saw a huge increase in referrals to the Quedgeley-based charity, which provides emergency bundles of clothes, toys, toiletries and baby equipment to families in need, with Dawn and Stacey working harder than ever to meet the demand without the help of their usual volunteer base, all while looking after their own families at the same time. "name": "Singing Policeman", He worked as a policeman at the time of his audition. Sir Tom leapt at the chance and, a few days later, he received a demo for The Long And Winding Road. Proceeds from the single will go to Place 2 Be which offers counselling and wellbeing support. 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. 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