FORGET tuppence a bag, feeding the birds in Wombwell Woods almost cost Andy Marshall £75.
Andy, 51, of Philip Road, Kendray, couldn't believe it when he was handed a fixed penalty fine by environmental officers for throwing wild peanuts out of his car window for the birds.
It has since been waived by the council after Andy complained.
** The full story is in the Barnsley Chronicle, dated January 23. **
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