A planned strike involving nearly 200 lorry drivers, based in based in Derbyshire, Somerset, Kent, West Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Suffolk and Newcastle, who deliver NHS supplies has been suspended.

Strikes were due to take place from 13 to 15 October, 20 to 22 October and 27 to 29 October.

Unite regional officer Phil Silkstone said:

"Following a new offer from the employer, and as a gesture of goodwill, these strikes have been suspended while our members are balloted on whether on not to accept it."

Should the new offer be rejected, strikes will then resume.