Dorset Echo

Newsquest Media Group Ltd News & Magazines In-app purchases

The Dorset Echo, featuring all of the latest news and sport from Dorset

Downloads: 4.6K+; on Google Play
Price: Free; In-app purchases
Updated: Aug 12; 2026 · v1.3.7

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About Dorset Echo

Our brand-new and rebuilt app for the Dorset Echo, featuring all of the latest news and sport from Dorset, and much more.

In addition to all of the latest news, you can enjoy the digital replica of the newspaper, with a full archive of previous editions, and new puzzles every single day.

The Dorset Echo is the award-winning, campaigning, morning newspaper covering Dorset. Since it was launched in May 1928 it has been the voice for this proud part of the country, providing a unique blend of local, regional, national and international news, sport and features. No other news organisation in Dorset breaks regional news as fast or as regularly as The Dorset Echo, so if you want to be the first to know what's happening in that part of the world, you need look no further.

The Dorset Echo has unrivalled coverage of Dorset’s sport, following the fortunes of the Magpies and the Terras.

What’s new

Version 1.3.7 · Updated August 12, 2026

Introducing My Content – your personalised space for reading: • Your News Feed: See more of what matters to you • Reading History: Track what you’ve read over the past month and when • Saved articles: Quickly find content you’ve saved for later

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dorset Echo app?

The Dorset Echo app is a brand-new and rebuilt app that features all the latest news and sport from Dorset, as well as additional features such as a digital replica of the newspaper and daily puzzles.

What does the Dorset Echo newspaper cover?

The Dorset Echo newspaper covers local, regional, national, and international news, sport, and features. It is the voice for the proud part of the country, providing a unique blend of news from various sources.

How long has the Dorset Echo been in operation?

The Dorset Echo has been in operation since May 1928, making it an established and trusted source of news in Dorset.

What sets the Dorset Echo apart from other news organizations in Dorset?

The Dorset Echo breaks regional news in Dorset faster and more regularly than any other news organization. If you want to be the first to know what's happening in that part of the world, the Dorset Echo is the go-to source.

What sports coverage does the Dorset Echo provide?

The Dorset Echo has unrivaled coverage of Dorset's sport, particularly following the fortunes of the Magpies and the Terras.

App details

Dorset Echo is a free News & Magazines app for Android with 1,000+ installs on Google Play. It was released on July 17, 2015 and last updated on August 12, 2026. It's developed by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. It requires Android 8.0 or later. The app offers in-app purchases.

Category: News & Magazines
Installs: 4,655
In-app purchases: Yes
Ads: No ads
Version: 1.3.7
Requires Android: 8.0
Content rating: Everyone 10+
Released: July 17, 2015
Last updated: August 12, 2026
Developer: Newsquest Media Group Ltd

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