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.
NEWTOWN SALTMARSH TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS NATIONAL TRUST HOSTS SPECIAL WEEK OF EVENTS
Visitors are being invited to discover the hidden importance of Saltmarshs through a week-long celebration of the habitat at Newtown National Nature Reserve.
Read moreDetailsLOCAL ARTIST AMY JOLLIFFE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AHEAD OF ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe has released her very own ode to summertime just in time for her performance at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Read moreDetailsICE HOCKEY LIVES ON AS ISLE OF WIGHT DUO SELECTED FOR UK’S BIGGEST CHARITY TOURNAMENT
2 former Wightlink Tigers and Buccaneers players are set to represent their chosen charities - and the Island - at the UK’s biggest charity all-star ice hockey tournament later this Summer.
Read moreDetailsCLOSE FINISHES AND GUSTY CONDITIONS WRAP UP WILLIAMS SPRING SERIES
The Williams Spring Series at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club has concluded after 6 races featuring close finishes, shifting conditions and strong competition across all fleets.
Read moreDetailsPLATFORM ONE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF CREATIVE EDUCATION
Platform One marked its 25th anniversary with a special celebration at GG's Bar & Restaurant on 30th May, bringing together students, parents, alumni, staff and supporters from across the Isle of Wight to celebrate a quarter-century of creative education.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT BAKER TO SHOW OFF HIS FIRST THEATRE PRODUCTION AT VENTNOR FRINGE
A Cowes baker who has worked in some of the UK’s best-known bakeries is set to debut his first theatre production at this year’s Ventnor Fringe Festival.
Read moreDetails66% GIVE HEALTHWATCH NEGATIVE FEEDBACK ABOUT ISLE OF WIGHT SERVICES
A new Healthwatch Isle of Wight survey has revealed that long waits for GP appointments and NHS dental access are among the biggest frustrations facing Islanders.
Read moreDetailsRYDE’S SAUCY SEASIDE POSTCARD MUSEUM SEARCHING FOR NEW HOME
A unique and much-loved Isle of Wight museum dedicated to the famous saucy seaside postcards of Donald McGill is searching for a new location to secure its future.
Read moreDetailsDOUBLE GOLD AND MULTIPLE PODIUM FINISHES FOR SHANKLIN SANDOWN ROWING CLUB AT HOME REGATTA
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club enjoyed a successful day on the water at its home regatta, securing 4 race victories alongside a string of podium finishes across junior and senior events.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE APPEAL FOR MISSING MAN WHO MAY HAVE TRAVELLED TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Basingstoke police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Alfie Fullan, an 18-year-old man who has been missing since the beginning of the week (Monday) and may have travelled to the island.
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