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.
After months of dry weather, heavy rain has fallen on Sheffield raising concerns.
If you're out and about today, we hope you've got a rain coat and umbrella with you.
Because after what seems like months of nonstop hot and dry weather, the flood gates have well and truly opened on Sheffield.
So much so that experts at the Environment Agency have issued flood alerts for nine areas in and around Sheffield.
The flood alert includes Blackburn Brook, the Lower River Rother, the Porter Brook Catchment the River Doe Lea catchment, the River Holme Catchment, the River Sheaf Catchment, the Upper River Don catchment, the Upper River Rother catchment and the Whiston Brook catchment.
Image: Environment Agency
The alert states: "Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on August 27 2026 due to the heavy and thundery downpours expected today.
“Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation as river levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding.
“Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”
Maps gave been issued by the agency that show the areas covered by the alert, including land near the Don and parts of Kelham Island, Hillsborough College, Hillsborough Stadium close to Penistone Road and land near Holme Lane and Rivelin Valley Road.
The alert comes as The Met Office states: “A broad band of thunderstorms and heavy rain will move north across England and Wales on Thursday, perhaps becoming slow moving in the afternoon and evening. Accumulations of 20-30 mm in an hour is possible locally, while 30 to 40 mm can be expected fairly widely and up to 50 mm in a 12 hour period in places."
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Six and A Half to launch new concept in Sheffield food hall
Daisy Jackson
One of Sheffield's top restaurants, Six and A Half, has revealed plans for a new concept - and they're moving into a food hall.
Chef Leslie Buddington will be bringing his acclaimed open-fire cooking concept into the kitchens at Cambridge Street Collective.
But things will be slightly different to his Dyson Place restaurant - instead, Leslie will launch The Other Half, which will have a more 'relaxed and accessible' approach to his cooking.
At The Other Half, he'll be serving a menu that focuses on seasonal produce, bold flavours, and sharing dishes, with a huge focus once again on wood-fired cooking.
Leslie has teased that one stand-out dish customers can look forward to with his new concept will be nduja stuffed chicken wings.
The Other Half is the latest chef-driven operation to move into Cambridge Street Collective, the food hall that opened back in 2024 with a whopping 20 independent kitchens inside.
Previous dishes at Six and A HalfInside Six and A Half in SheffieldPrevious dishes at Six and A Half
Operated by Blend Family, the food hall has a dedicated 'Food Partners' concept which acts as an incubator for chefs and restaurants to develop and scale their concepts .
Leslie, founder of The Other Half, said: "Joining Cambridge Street Collective feels like the right step for The Other Half.
"It’s a strong platform for independent kitchens, and I’m excited to bring our concept into this space."
Over at Six and A Half, he'll continue to provide his fantastic, flavourful open-fire small plates - if you can get a seat at the chef's pass, you're in for one of Sheffield's hottest dining experiences.
The Other Half will open at Cambridge Street Collective on 9 September.
Daisy Jackson -
17th April 2026 
