Unite has announced a new update with regards to the Bristol bus strike following negotiations.

Over 1,000 First Bus drivers were expected to go on strike from this week following a pay dispute.

The strike, however, has now been postponed after an improved pay offer.

Following negotiations between the employer and Unite, an improved offer has been made and the first period of planned industrial action from this Thursday (September 4) to September 8 has been suspended.

Unite, the UK’s leading union, will be balloting the workers at First West of England's City Line, who operate out of the inner city Lawrence Hill and Hengrove Bus depots, on this offer over the coming days.

Unite regional officer Ken Fish said: "Following an improved offer from First West of England City Line, Unite has suspended industrial action due to take place later this week so workers can have their say."