THE owners of a pub off Taunton town centre are looking to new people to run it after the current licensees announced they were leaving.

Jess and Phil, of the Princess Royal, in Canon Street, posted on Facebook to inform people they were quitting.

They said: "Jess and Phil would like to thank our customers and sports teams for coming into the pub and are sorry we have had to leave the Princess Royal due to Covid and lack of support.

"We wish you all the best in the future.

"Take care and stay safe."

Punch, which owns the premises, had invested £90,000 in a major refit at the pub a year ago.