has anybody else noticed that whenever ANYBODY leaves weatherfield they ALWAYS pack their belongings in the traditional red and black hold-all?
Recent examples of this trend include Claire and Todd but i am sure there have been more!!

Don't think Bev, Harry, Nick, Curly, Emma, Bobby, Sam, Matt, Charlie, Geena, Joe, Linda to name a few of the recent exits had holdalls. Methinks your theory is a little weak!

I really don't pay enough attention to notice these things!