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Will Rankin

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About Will
Will Rankin is a journalist based in London, UK, with extensive international experience.
With more than two decades of journalistic experience, Will is also a qualified and experienced PR practitioner and copywriter. 
He has worked with Reach, The Times, Wall Street Journal Europe and the Daily Mail Group. 
He specialises in business, oil and gas, automotive, food and leisure writing. 
Experienced in Middle East issues and lifestyle, having lived in the UAE on and off from 1998 to 2019.
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English
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Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
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How To Show Your Love For Animals On Valentine’s Day

14 Feb 2024  |  plantbasednews.org
Valentine's Day is an opportunity to express vegan compassion and advocate for animal welfare. Suggestions include choosing vegan food and gifts, creating a 'Love Garden' to support wildlife, volunteering at animal sanctaries, adopting or sponsoring animals, enrolling in animal psychology or welfare courses, and baking vegan treats for charity. The article encourages spreading love to all beings and using the day to promote a more compassionate lifestyle towards animals.

Legendary singer Martha Reeves on 'failing' at Celebrity Masterchef challenges and her life

15 Sep 2019  |  The Mirror
Martha Reeves reflects on her life, including her deep friendship with Stevie Wonder, her experiences at Motown, and her personal struggles. She discusses her time as a secretary at Motown, her interactions with legends like Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye, and her principles regarding song lyrics. Martha also shares her challenges as a single parent and her past addiction to prescription drugs. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Motown, she continues to tour with her hits. Recently, she participated in BBC's Celebrity MasterChef, where she learned she is not a cook and gained respect for chefs and waiting staff.

Inflatable footballer floats over Brighton to highlight lack of LGBTQ players

04 Aug 2019  |  mirror.co.uk
During Brighton Pride, a giant inflatable football player was displayed to address the absence of openly LGBTQ players in the Premier League. The seven-meter-tall balloon, named Game Changer, was accompanied by Graeme Souness and Proud United, an LGBTQ football team. Souness, a European Cup hero, has a history of promoting diversity in football and joined the event as an ally. The initiative is part of Paddy Power's Come Out and Play campaign, now in its second year, aiming to challenge homophobia in professional football.

Apollo mission veterans help NASA bid to put us on the moon by 2024

18 Jul 2019  |  www.mirror.co.uk
Apollo mission veterans, including Ken Poimboeuf, Bob Sieck, and Milt Heflin, are contributing to NASA's goal of returning humans to the moon by 2024. Launchpad 39B, the historic site of the Apollo 11 launch, is being refitted for the Space Launch System, with an unmanned test flight scheduled for the next year and a crewed flight in 2022. Despite President Trump's emphasis on Mars, the team's passion for the lunar mission persists. Additionally, scientists suggest that silica aerogel could enable human habitation on Mars by insulating small islands and providing conditions suitable for life.

Mirror Book Club: Gripping new reads for your summer break

18 Jul 2019  |  The Mirror
The Mirror Book Club reviews include 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman, receiving mixed reactions from readers, 'Three Women' by Lisa Taddeo, a non-fiction work exploring women's desires, and 'My Thoughts Exactly' by Lily Allen, a memoir marked by honesty and blame. The next book club read is 'Into The Water' by Paula Hawkins, author of the successful 'The Girl On The Train'. Readers are invited to share their thoughts on these books through the Mirror Book Club's social media platforms.

Time for Jeremy Corbyn to step up as stakes are high in Brexit blame game

03 Apr 2019  |  The Mirror
Theresa May's request for Jeremy Corbyn's assistance to save her Brexit deal marks a significant shift in her strategy, presenting Corbyn with a high-stakes opportunity to demonstrate statesmanship and potentially neutralize future electoral attacks. Labour MPs are concerned about Corbyn being blamed regardless of the outcome, while Tory Brexiteers are angry about a softer Brexit. May's position is weakened, and she is expected to leave office soon, but Corbyn faces the challenge of overcoming deep mutual suspicion to address the Brexit crisis.

Voice of the Mirror: The Brexit blame is all Theresa May's

20 Mar 2019  |  The Mirror
Theresa May is held solely responsible for the Brexit crisis and national humiliation due to her dishonest statement, inaction, and failure to explore alternative solutions like a Norway-style deal. With the UK's trading relationship with the EU still uncertain, the article suggests May should have resigned. Additionally, trophy hunter Guy Gorney is condemned for his actions, and lottery winner Ade Goodchild's humorous intentions for his winnings are briefly mentioned.

Greatest movies of the 90s revealed - find out if your favourite made the list

20 Mar 2019  |  The Mirror
The 1990s' greatest movies, including Jurassic Park, Home Alone, and The Matrix, are still cherished by Brits, with Steven Spielberg named the best director and Tom Hanks the best male actor of the decade. Julia Roberts was voted best female actor for her performance in Pretty Woman. A survey by CHILI, a subscription-free movie and TV streaming service, found a strong nostalgia for the 1990s, with many adults encouraging their children to watch films from that era. CHILI offers a vast collection of 1990s movies, with 97.5% of the top 40 available for streaming.

Annual editor of ADIPEC Show Daily. The Abu Dhabi Petroelum Exhibition and Conference is one of the top three largest oil and gas events in the world.

Contributor to People Management Middle East magazine

Founder and editor of this online Middle East-focused diabetes magazine

Founder and editor of this UAE-based online lifestyle magazine

Regular contributor to Insight magazine, the bi-monthly publication for the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce

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