lyra

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The judge in the Lyra McKee murder trial has dismissed a defence application that there is no case to answer.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Sir Philip, author of the hugely popular novels about Lyra Silvertongue, the heroine of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies, thinks writers should be compensated.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

"The fact that it's named after Lyra is so wonderful because it shows that people have recognised her achievement in the world of journalism."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Mrs Corner said she hopes that the award, which she described as "more important than ever", will ensure that future generations remember Lyra.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Pantalaimon began a chirruping conversation as a baby swallow, and Lyra joined in, and so did Asta.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman