Threats of further bus strikes by First Eastern National drivers could be lifted next week.

Following talks on Thursday a final pay offer from the company has been taken back to Transport and General Workers' Union branches.

A vote on the two-year offer will be held next week with the results due to be announced on Friday. If it is rejected it may have to go to arbitration.

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