Drivers face over three hour wait at Port of Dover in blistering heat as EU border checks suspended

Drivers are facing delays of up to three hours at the Port of Dover as French police relax EES checks (Picture: PA)

French police have suspended new EU border checks following long delays at the Port of Dover as drivers queued in sweltering heat.

More than 18,000 travellers were expected to arrive at the port through Friday and Saturday for the bank holiday getaway.

Authorities warned of delays of several hours, with queues reported for all ferry operators and at the check-in plaza for tourist traffic at the Kent port.

While processing times are down to 50 minutes at the port’s bu...