Thanks Torslanda, SWMBO thinks that I shouldn't have an old 'unsafe' bike.
Raleigh have responded to my query saying the Grand Prix range has been replaced by LaPierre Bikes. My not-quite-LBS only handles the top range of those. I might go and have a look though.
One problem with all this is that I wouldn't want to buy a bike without trying it, and my LBS seems reluctant to get one in just for me to try. Ah Yes, I'm tall, so it has to be a big bike, so difficult to sell if I don't want it.
Pain.