IT'S only been open three weeks but already Taunton's newest restaurant has been temporarily closed due to "staffing issues".

Toby Carvery on Ilminster Road, which was previously the Blackbrook Tavern, opened on April 28. It has been closed for the past few days but says it is due to open its doors again ready for this weekend.

A spokesperson from Toby Carvery said: “We’ve had a really successful opening to the business over the last few weeks.

"However, unfortunately we are experiencing some staffing issues so have temporarily closed for a few days while we recruit and train some new team members.

"We apologise to our guests for any inconvenience caused and we are working towards opening our doors again ready for the weekend.”