Anna Firth19 Jan 2024Cat and dog theft set to be made criminal offenceThe government is getting behind MP Anna Firth's attempt to crackdown on pet abductions.19 Jan 2024UK Politics19 Jan 2024Campaigner backs push for new pet abduction lawAnn Cushion says a new law would recognise the "horrendous" impact the crime has on owners.19 Jan 2024Essex16 Dec 2023Blues boss to receive Freedom of the City accolade The boss of troubled Southend United is put forward for a civic accolade by a local MP.16 Dec 2023Essex5 Dec 2023Station access issue is a 'disgrace', says MPSouthend West MP Anna Firth criticises "impossible" wheelchair access at Chalkwell rail station.5 Dec 2023Essex19 May 2023Family of stabbing victim back knife crime law changeJulie Taylor attends a meeting in Westminster three years after her grandson Liam was murdered.19 May 2023Essex12 May 2023Couple who moved due to dog attacks back new lawAn Essex MP is behind a bill that aims to make owners responsible if their pet attacks another dog.12 May 2023Essex14 Apr 2023Blind woman fears impact of guide dog's retirementJill Allen-King says she may have to wait 18 months for a new guide dog due to a shortage.14 Apr 2023Essex1 Apr 2023Hospital nurse announces resignation on TwitterMatt Osborne, a nurse of 19 years, says he is "done" and describes emergency care as "broken".1 Apr 2023Essex23 Mar 2023Guide dog campaigner urges PM to sort out shortageActivist Jill Allen-King says she gripped Rishi Sunak's hand as she told him about waiting lists.23 Mar 2023Essex