Darlington's new Lidl is well underway as pictures taken this week revealed how the distinctive structure is taking shape.

The site, which is being built in Faverdale, has been turning heads as signs for the new supermarket recently went up.

But in the background elsewhere in Darlington, work on another building is also making good progress and looks to be nearing completion.

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That is the new multi-million pound chapel in West Cemetery on Carmel Road North, which saw work start on it last March.

However, some have contacted The Northern Echo to say that both buildings appear to look very similar, with some having to take a double look.

The Northern Echo: How the Lidl is coming alongHow the Lidl is coming along (Image: How the Lidl is coming along)

It comes after The Echo ran similar articles revealing the progress on the two new structures gracing Darlington in coming months.

From the sloping roof to the jutting-out entrance way, both buildings appear to share some conventions and design.

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From ground level, a similar tone of colour helps both structures blend in with the sky around - although the huge giveaway is that the Lidl has now seen signs installed.

And it's easy to see how some may think they're the same building at first glance.

The Northern Echo: The Darlington Crematorium building looks similar at first glance The Darlington Crematorium building looks similar at first glance (Image: The Darlington Crematorium building looks similar at first glance)

The new Lidl is expected to be joined by a Home Bargains and Starbucks drive-thru after they were approved by the council.

Meanwhile, the new crematorium building is due to be completed later this year.

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