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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.
It is expected to be around 3 years before the locomotive is back at Havenstreet following its boiler certificate.
Read moreDetailsA programme of work designed to protect bridges and retaining walls across the Isle of Wight from erosion is nearing completion, with the final scheme set to get underway in Freshwater later this month.
Read moreDetailsRunners of all abilities will take to the seafront next month when the popular Sandown and Shanklin 10K returns.
Read moreDetailsMarc's efforts have raised nearly £3,000, with the money supporting the work of Ventnor's St Catherine's School.
Read moreDetailsWill you be watching the solar eclipse?
Read moreDetailsFamilies and budding sports enthusiasts are encouraged to get involved as the inaugural Wight Games Festival prepares for its final events of 2026.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has called on retailers to temporarily stop selling disposable barbecues and sky lanterns.
Read moreDetailsIt is hoped that the new service will return at the end of September.
Read moreDetailsMembers of staff held up placards saying 'Not Really Loyal Institution' and 'If RNLI really Care, why not pay fair?'
Read moreDetailsAn 8-year-old boy taking on the mammoth challenge of running the entire 70-mile coastline of the Isle of Wight has reached the halfway point.
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