Bournemouth ranked amongst UK's cheating hotspots

Bournemouth's been ranked as one of the UK's hotspots for people cheating on their partners.

The Dorset town's come 3rd in a rundown of towns and cities for the rate of extra-marital affairs.

The survey's been released by married dating website Ashley Maddison.

They've said of the study:

"It’s a sign that as the UK braces for more cold weather this winter, couples are turning to more than just the thermostat to keep warm!"

Bournemouth is beaten only by Exeter and Salford for places where the illicit relationships are springing up.

Here's the top 20:

1. Exeter

2. Salford

3. Bournemouth

4. Cambridge

5. Southampton

6. Colchester

7. Lincoln

8. Manchester

9. Nottingham

10. Norwich

11. Newcastle Upon Tyne

12. Oxford

13. Belfast

14. Northampton

15. Brighton

16. Peterborough

17. Worcester

18. Leeds

19. Plymouth

20. Ipswich

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