Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland

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A 47-year-old man has been released from custody as investigations continue into a serious assault on a 24-year-old man in the Craigentinny area of Edinburgh.

Police had charged the man with attempted murder after the attack last month.

In a statement, the Crown Office said: "After full and careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the report, the accused was liberated from custody and did not appear in court.

"The case remains under consideration by the procurator fiscal".

BBC Scotland Weather
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Heavy and persistent rain, accompanied by gale to severe gale force winds will continue across the north east and the Northern Isles, with the continued risk of disruption to public transport.

The rain will gradually move its way across to Skye and the Western Isles during the course of the day.

Further south, it will be mostly dry, with some brightness and sunshine and just a few showers for the south west coast.

Scotland's Serious Organised Crime Task Force has set out plans to prevent businesses being targeted by criminals.

As part of its background work, the task force has identified the businesses most likely to be affected.

The most likely targets include licensed premises, taxi companies and the building trade.

Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams has told the national party conference it is time Wales had a "proper parliament" following the Scottish referendum.

She said the independence debate had shown that people across the UK wanted more of a say over their future.

Speaking in Glasgow, Ms Williams called for a federal system made up of four equal nations.

Four fishermen trapped by rising waters on the River North Esk have been rescued.

They are believed to be uninjured.

One man was rescued by a small boat from the island at Marykirk where he had been fishing.

Another three were airlifted to safety nearly three miles downstream by a Sea King helicopter from RAF Boulmer.

Following the announcement that Virgin Atlantic are ditching their Little Red service, travel journalist Simon Calder predicts that fares to Edinburgh and Aberdeen could rise.

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Speaking on BBC Scotland's Newsdrive, the travel correspondent for the Independent said: "If the effects when BMI abandoned Glasgow are anything to go by, fares will rise.

"However as people know, over the last 20 years since Easyjet came onto the scene Anglo-Scottish flights have become much more numerous.

"With Ryanair stepping up flights from the central belt, and so much competition from easyJet and other airlines, there's a limit to how much BA can put up prices."

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of the owner of a Chinese takeaway in Edinburgh.

Gary Reid made no plea or declaration at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and was remanded in custody.

Jie Yu, 37, who owns the Peking Garden takeaway in West Pilton Park, was stabbed in an attack last Wednesday.

Dougie Harrison: Nicola Sturgeon can respect the referendum result insofar as she would cooperate in the ongoing negotiations. That does not mean she stops fighting for the principle of independence, and this will not damage any perceived or real healing process.

Alan Muirhead, Cumbria: Couldn't agree more that Ms Sturgeon needs to move on. There was a majority vote against going it alone. Democracy says that's it. Accept it.

Stewart Reed, Gourock: I think it is about time Carmichael realised what the SNP stand for. Their main manifesto promises are Scottish independence and the banishment of nuclear weapons from Scotland. Lib Dems have no manifesto promises as they are incapable of keeping any manifesto promises.

BBC Scotland Weather
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During the late afternoon and early evening, rain will continue to push away from eastern coastal areas.

Drier, brighter weather will prevail in the west, with some sunny spells. However, heavy rain will continue to move into Orkney and Shetland and gradually spread into the north east.

Severe gales will affect the Northern Isles, with gusts up to 70mph. There is the potential for some travel disruption, localised flooding and hazardous driving conditions into tomorrow morning.

Emergency services have been called out to help four men stranded in a river.

One incident of a man trapped on a small island was reported at the River Esk at Marykirk at about 15:30.

Three fishermen were then reported cut off by rising water between St Cyrus and Montrose, about three miles downstream from the first incident.

A helicopter was scrambled to assist, and several fire crews were also called out.

Comedian Billy Connolly, who is a Celtic supporter, poked fun at his team at today's Scottish Cup draw.

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Connolly was on hand to draw the teams, and when asked by reporters about the banning of chips by Celtic at the club's Lennoxtown training ground, he joked: "He (Celtic manager Ronny Deila) seems to have banished goals as well."

Connolly added: "I think the guy deserves a break. He is from Norway isn't he? They are really big on the European scene."

Emergency services have been called to help a man who is stranded on a small island in the River Esk at Marykirk in Aberdeenshire.

A helicopter has been scrambled and fire crews from Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Dundee, Dyce and Altens are all in attendance after receiving a 999 call at about 15:30..

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael, speaking on Radio Scotland's Newsdrive, reaffirmed his message to Nicola Sturgeon on accepting the result of the referendum.

He said: "You (the SNP) have to do what you said you would do. It was part of the Edinburgh Agreement that the independence referendum would be fair, legal and decisive. I think on any objective analysis, we have ticked all three boxes.

"So it is important now that Nicola Sturgeon, as a new leader of the SNP and a new First Minister for Scotland - if that is what happens - is prepared to move on."

Some advance warning from Northlink:

Due to the adverse weather forecast and prevailing conditions, the 16:45 sailing from Stromness and the 19:00 sailing from Scrabster on Tuesday 7th October have been cancelled.

The 06:30 sailing from Stromness and the 08:45 sailing from Scrabster will operate as scheduled.

Former SNP deputy leader Jim Sillars has backed Keith Brown to replace Nicola Sturgeon in the role, ahead of November's election.

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Mr Sillars was in the job between 1991 and 1992 and said Mr Brown was "clearly the best candidate".

Mr Brown, who is transport minister, is standing against Angela Constance MSP and Stewart Hosie MP for the position.

The winner will be announced at the SNP's annual conference and will be decided in a ballot of party members.

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Tune into Newsdrive now, or listen 92-95 FM and 810 MW.

We'll be talking about the number of new cars on Scotland's roads, and reporter Ian Hamilton will be telling us all about new social enterprise scheme - Launch Me - that helps new enterprises get off to a flying start.

And our Westminster correspondent, David Porter, will be joining us from the Lib Dem conference in Glasgow.

Gordon Brewer
BBC Scotland News

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ITV's Lori Carnochan tweets, external:

#Nith in #Dumfries has burst its banks and drivers being asked to move cars from #Whitesands immediately.

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David Porter
Westminster correspondent

Mr Carmichael has also issued a strong rebuke to the Scottish nationalists - and the likely next First Minister - following the referendum vote.

He called on Nicola Sturgeon to respect last month's result, stating that until there is a public acceptance of the outcome the necessary 'healing'' will not be able to take place. His intervention follows a report attributed to Ms Sturgeon that independence was ''not a case of if but when''.

Referring to the referendum vote, Mr Carmichael said that Ms Sturgeon "has to stop speaking for the forty five percent alone - she has to speak for the 100 percent".