A PETITION calling for the use of fireworks to be restricted to four days each year has reached 100,000 signatures - meaning it will be debated at Parliament.

The petition, which is backed by the RSPCA, calls for fireworks use to be restricted to November 5, New Year's Eve, the Chinese New Year and Diwali.

The debate in Parliament will take place on June 6.

The RSPCA said in 2011, 255 calls were received over animals distressed by fireworks, which rose to a peak of 386 in 2015 - an increase of more than 50 percent.

Research has shown that 45 percent of dogs are fearful of fireworks meaning thousands of animals lives are made a misery every year, the charity said.

The group has also called for the noise levels of fireworks to be restricted, dropping from 120 decibels - equivalent to a jet aircraft taking off at 100 metres - to 96 decibels.

Julie Doorne, who started the e-petition said: "The use of fireworks is getting out of control - while no one would want to stop people having fun or celebrating special dates like New Year’s Eve, these celebrations are going on for weeks during autumn and winter. 

"I have heard examples of pet owners having to put their pets in boarding and even some owners moving house to more rural areas to escape the noise. 

"MPs need to listen to their constituents who are calling for the law to be tightened up."

Visit the RSPCA website at www.rspca.org.uk for more information and advice on how best to care for animals during the fireworks season.