The Rotherham Advertiser has withdrawn the threat of redundancy against long-serving union rep Phil Turner, according to the National Union of Journalists.

The move comes after an appeal hearing against the redundancy decision which was held yesterday. NUJ members at the weekly title have voted to hold a 24-hour strike tomorrow (Thursday) in protest against the proposed sacking of Turner.

The NUJ said that the strike has now been called off, though it is unclear whether Turner will remain at the paper.