It's one of the greatest roles in musical theatre. Johnny Castle, star of Dirty Dancing, has thrilled millions on cinema screens, TV and, of course, in theatre.
After months of rehearsals, it is time for curtains up as a theatrical group brings its production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to life.
A 45-year-old man who stands accused with his ex-wife of murdering her lover told a jury how she told him the victim had blackmailed her over dirty pictures.
An 85-year-old 'dirty old man' from Halesowen who fondled a married woman has been spared jail because of his age and ill health.
Custody suites at Shrewsbury Crown Court were found to be "dirty, oppressive and contained a substantial amount of graffiti" during an inspection.
A man flooded two West Midlands towns with heroin and cocaine while linked with no fewer than 26 'dirty' phones used during a drug-dealing plot, a jury has been told.
A Walsall bakery has been slapped with a £10,000 fine after failing a raft of food safety breaches.
The boss of a pub kitchen in Stourbridge has been ordered to pay costs and fines of almost £3,000 after a string of hygiene problems were discovered.
Telford's Tony Jones gave nearly half a stone away to his opponent and still came away with another professional win on Saturday night.
Social workers at Dudley Council have been criticised by a top judge and barrister after three children were 'chronically neglected' while under their care.
Blogger of the Year PETER RHODES on negative campaigning, dressing for a wedding and vintage football hooliganism.
What had begun as icy cordiality finally gave way to childish name-calling and downright unpleasantness during a less-than endearing week on the campaign trail.
Manager Paul Lambert refutes that Aston Villa are a dirty side after Fabian Delph became the latest to see red at home to Sunderland.
A man accused of launching a doorstep acid attack on a young woman has told a court he thought he was dousing her in engine oil in order to 'dirty her up'.
A couple who were part of a scam marriage first aroused suspicion when they registered notice of intention to marry in Shrewsbury, it has been revealed.
