A retired wallpaper designer transformed an 1895 Great Western Railway carriage into a luxury Airbnb at a former station after major restoration. "It's quite unique," said the designer.

Dating back to 1826, Heighington Station, in County Durham, was part of the Stockton and Darlington railway line, which was the first passenger railway to use steam trains in the world.

Campaigners are celebrating after raising £300k to save what is believed to be the world's first railway station. Dating back to 1826, Heighington Station, in County Durham, was part of the ...