Sheffield is set to gain a brand-new marketplace in just a few weeks' time, with In The Making gearing up to open.
The new opening is set to shake-up Sheff's already-excellent independent retail scene, packing a whopping 100 local businesses inside its walls.
In The Making will provide a platform to dozens of local makers, artists, creators, and producers - and create an exciting new shopping destination for the rest of us.
The team behind the project had initially set their sites on Fox Valley for the marketplace, but are now instead moving into Orchard Square.
According to the hoardings that have appeared in the windows, this is set to be a 'carefully curated gift shop' with hundreds of items from independent makers inside.
Expect everything from art and jewellery to candles and coffee inside the space.
In The Making will be opened by Ellie (aka Lass Paints), her mum Lindsay, and Lindsay's best friend Anita.
They wrote: "Between us, we’ve done a bit of everything, from design and illustration to running small businesses, markets and events. We’ve seen just how much amazing talent there is around here and wanted to bring it all together under one roof.
In The Making signs have appeared at Orchard Square
"We’re here to champion independent makers! This isn’t about stepping on toes or doing things bigger and louder. It’s about supporting, uplifting and helping brilliant makers get their work out into the world.
"Our goal is to create a beautiful, welcoming hub full of thoughtful, well-made, joy-sparking things, and a space that feels warm, supportive and genuinely good to be part of, whether you’re a maker or just popping in for a browse.
"We can’t wait to welcome you in and build something special together"
You can see the full list of traders moving into In The Making HERE.
The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and one in Sheffield has made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year a beloved Sheffield restaurant has earned its rightful place back on the list.
The Orange Bird over in Hillsborough is an award-winning South African restaurant that may be small in size, but the flavours coming out of the kitchen are anything but.
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The Orange Bird has become one of the city’s biggest word-of-mouth food spots, with locals flocking there for its bold, modern South African-inspired cooking and seriously impressive braai dishes.
And if you’ve ever tried getting a reservation, you’ll already know just how in-demand this place has become.
Run by Anne Horner and Matthew Duggan-Jones, The Orange Bird has built a loyal following thanks to its vibrant menu packed with smoky, fire-cooked flavours, quality local ingredients, and dishes made for sharing around the table.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's what the Good Food Guide said: "The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition.
"Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local."
The Orange Bird was placed at number 54, which we think is pretty good going.
You can read the full list by the Good Food Guide here.
Read more: The Hillsborough restaurant redefining bold South African flavours in Sheffield
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The old-fashion Sheffield sweet shop that’s been open for 152 years
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You might have walked past Granelli’s countless times, but did you know it’s one of Sheffield’s oldest family-run businesses?
Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you just can't beat the experience of a proper sweet shop.
The walls lined with colourful tubs of sugary treats, rustling paper bags and the sound of sweets being weighed in the scale - it's a feeling of nostalgia that can't be replicated.
Granelli's on Broad Street first opened in 1873 by Luigi Granelli, who moved to Sheffield from Genoa in Italy.
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The shop began by selling ice cream before becoming the sweet shop that generations of Sheffielders have grown up with.
Today you’ll still find shelves packed with over 200 different kind of sweets, from a mix of traditional favourites including pear drops, chocolate limes, chewing peanuts, bonbons and fudge alongside newer sweets too like Millions and Sherbet Fountains.
You can still grab an ice cream if you don't fancy sweets, of course served in a classic wafer cone with a flake plonked on top.
It's a proper Sheffield institution, but what makes it even better is that many of the sweets sold at Granelli's are made by local firms.
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Maxon's are a Sheffield company, Willett's from Chesterfield and the famous Bassett's of Liquorice Allsorts fame was founded in Sheffield in 1842 with their factor still in Hillsborough.
They're all sold at a decent price too, so you're not breaking the bank to satisfy that sweet craving.
So if you're looking for a real nostalgic experience in Sheffield then Granelli's has got to be your next stop, and by supporting a local family business you can feel good about it too.
Daisy Jackson -
17th April 2026 
