News bulletin: NHS nurses in Merseyside could go on strike, Beatles auction, park awards

🧑‍⚕️ The Royal College of Nursing will ballot members working for the NHS in England and Wales on strike action, which involves a complete withdrawal of labour. The nursing trade union are calling for a fully funded pay rise for nursing staff of 5% above inflation.

🎼 A set of Beatles autographs alongside a photograph from 1963 at The Royal Variety Performance are set to go under the hammer later this month. The lot is part of The Beatles Auction, which takes place on August bank holiday weekend at Cato Crane auction rooms. It's expected to fetch up to £5,000.

🏞️ Eighteen parks in Merseyside have been nominated for the title of UK's Favourite Parks. Sefton, Calderstones and Stanley park are all in the running. People have until noon on Thursday, 18th August, to vote for their number one, after which Fields in Trust will shortlist one park from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.