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A library has relaunched under the control of its local town council, in a deal to save it from local authority spending cuts. Telford & Wrekin Borough Council is passing the running of several libraries, including Newport, to town and parish councils. Newport mayor Ian Perry said: "[I'm] relieved more than anything. It was only six months ago that Telford & Wrekin came to us and said 'we're closing the library.'" He said the full transfer would be a gradual process over the next couple of years. The library will remain part of the borough-wide library service, with common membership cards across the area.