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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.
A new collaborative project bringing together local producers has launched on the Isle of Wight, with the creation of a unique beer brand designed to celebrate the Island’s UNESCO Biosphere.
Read moreDetailsA fire on the outskirts of Newport has led the the response of several emergency vehicles this evening (Monday).
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police have cordoned off part of the town centre in Cowes this afternoon (Monday) amid an ongoing incident.
Read moreDetailsVisit Isle of Wight has announced a new programme of stakeholder engagement with tourism businesses across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsA concert with soloists as young as 8 and a 50-strong choir came together to support the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary over the weekend to raise vital funds.
Read moreDetailsSt Catherine’s School has celebrated a successful Gala Evening, raising £6,000 during a night of fundraising at Northwood House.
Read moreDetailsThe number of employees on payroll on the Isle of Wight has fallen by 0.6% year-on-year, new data reveals.
Read moreDetailsThe M27 has fully reopened today (Tuesday) following an £83 million programme of works that have caused significant disruption for those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsA hovercraft built on the Isle of Wight is set to begin a new chapter in one of the world’s harshest marine environments, after being sold to an offshore services firm operating in the Caspian Sea.
Read moreDetailsIlluminated glass artwork has provided an unexpected light at the end of a dark tunnel for Sandown resident Mo, reinforcing that it is never too late.
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