Five things you need to know today

The departure of CEO of Edinburgh Trams is being viewed by SNP MSPs as a major turning point in the city’s tram project according to the BBC. Richard Jeffrey has left the post after 2 years, exactly the same length of time as his predecessor apparently. More details and comments on Mr Jeffrey here.

A ‘Walk-Ed’ fair is being held in Princes Street Gardens West, Edinburgh today between 12pm – 3pm to launch Walk Edinburgh Week. Activities will include ranger led walks in and around the Gardens, plus a healthy lifestyle fair with free activities such as Zumba, tai-chi, movement to music and even sumo wrestling. The event will be launched by Councillor Paul Edie, Health Convener for the City of Edinburgh Council at 12pm.

The ‘Walk-Ed’ fair will launch ‘Walk Edinburgh Week’ which aims to encourage people across the city to be more physically active by discovering the joys and health benefits of walking.

From tomorrow until 26 May, twenty six different group walks are planned across the City which are free to participate in and cater for all ages and abilities.

The Guardian reports that jazz pianist Brian Kellock has been hailed jazz musician of the year by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group – The Reporter wonders when they have time to listen to music?

The Telegraph reported yesterday that:-“A court order granting anonymity to Sir Fred Goodwin, the former Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive, who won an injunction preventing publication of details of a “sexual relationship”, was lifted at the High Court today.”

A different kind of sport in Musselburgh tonight starting at 4.30 when the doors open. Horse racing starts at 6.30 and goes on till 9.00pm. More details here.