Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
Born on the Isle of Wight, Mackenzie spent much of her childhood in the UAE.
She first joined Island Echo as a work experience student before becoming part of the editorial team full-time in June 2026.
Mackenzie holds a BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism from News Associates in London, alongside an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism to Gold Standard – the highest level of achievement recognised by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.
SANDOWN MOVES A STEP CLOSER TO LANDING £3MILLION UK TOWN OF CULTURE TITLE
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Read moreDetailsNEW SCULPTURE CELEBRATING SAILING UNVEILED AHEAD OF ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
A new artist sculpture has been placed in St Lawrence Undercliff this week as a celebration and ode to the annual Round The Island Race.
Read moreDetailsENVIRONMENT AGENCY PLACES ISLE OF WIGHT INTO FIRST STAGE OF DROUGHT
The Isle of Wight has officially entered the first stage of drought following one the wettest starts to the year on record.
Read moreDetailsRED SQUIRREL PROPERTY SHOP HONOURED WITH 2 NATIONAL AWARDS FOR ITS CHARITY WORK
An Isle of Wight business and its CEO have received national recognition after winning two honours at the UK Agents Giving Awards, celebrating outstanding charitable and community work across the property industry.
Read moreDetailsA&E WAITS, DENTAL CARE AND AUTISM DELAYS TOP ISLE OF WIGHT CONCERNS
Long waits for emergency care, concerns about dental treatment and delays to autism and ADHD assessments are among biggest issues facing Island residents in latest Healthwatch intelligence report.
Read moreDetailsNO WAY HOSE-AY! HOSEPIPE BAN ENFORCED ACROSS ISLE OF WIGHT FROM TODAY
Isle of Wight households could face a fine of £1,000 if caught using a hosepipe from today.
Read moreDetailsWADHAMS TO LAUNCH REFRESHED FOOD MENU WITH STRONG ISLE OF WIGHT FOCUS
The Cafe is set to launch their brand new summertime menu in collaboration with some of the Islands most well-loved local businesses.
Read moreDetailsRYDE HARRIERS CELEBRATE DOUBLE VICTORY AT HAMPSHIRE ROAD RACE LEAGUE 10KM
Members of the Ryde Harriers running club dominated the Hampshire Road Race League last weekend in Southampton.
Read moreDetailsSOLENT CRUISES EXPANDS POPULAR PORTSMOUTH DAY TRIPS TO 7 DAYS A WEEK THIS SUMMER SEASON
Solent Cruises is now operating its day trip to Portsmouth service 7 days a week, giving Isle of Wight residents and visitors more opportunities to enjoy a day across the Solent.
Read moreDetailsHOPE FOR BIG MEAD ONCE AGAIN AS ISLANDERS PULL TOGETHER TO RESTORE WATER LEVELS
The community effort saw 120,000 litres delivered into the pond last year, and this year orgnaisers say they are getting ahead to prevent critically low water levels.
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