A bus strike affecting services in Trafford is to be suspended after an agreement was reached between the operator and two unions.

It comes only a day after an offer from Arriva was refused by members of Unite and GMB, and almost a month after the industrial action started on July 20.

On Wednesday, the operator said discussions led to another offer, which was accepted by 'all parties'. A spokesperson described the deal as 'unprecedented'.

The bus strike is to be suspended, with services to resume in Trafford as well as across Cheshire, Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside at 3am tomorrow.

The spokesperson said: "Arriva North West is today able to confirm that following ongoing discussions in recent weeks, all parties have come to an agreement on an unprecedented pay deal for Arriva North West drivers. 

"Following a meeting today, in which the agreement was reached, unions will now take this recommended offer to our colleagues.

"Furthermore, it has also been agreed that industrial action across Cheshire, Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside will be suspended from 3am tomorrow and all parties will now work together to progress the pay offer.

"Arriva would like to thank our customers across the North West region, for your continued patience in recent weeks, during the extremely challenging strike period."

For information, go to arrivabus.co.uk.